May 14, 2025|
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|7 months agoOrganic Farming Hits Plateau in Switzerland
Swiss organic farming shows first stagnation since 2010, maintaining 18.4% of agricultural land while total farm numbers continue to decline and female leadership rises.
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- Organic farming in Switzerland has stagnated for the first time since 2010.
- The total number of farms in Switzerland decreased to 47,000 in 2024.
- The proportion of women running farms has risen to 7.7%.
By The Numbers
18.4%
Percentage of agricultural land
190,950
Hectares
1.3%
Decline rate
7.7%
Female leadership rate
They Said
"The structural change in Swiss agriculture is thus continuing."
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The Green Ceiling: Organic Growth Flatlines
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The Great Agricultural Contraction
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A Shift in Power: Women Take the Reins
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