Switzerland Proposes Performance-Based Farm Subsidies in New Agricultural Plan

Swiss government launches consultation on new agriculture policy

The Swiss government has launched the public consultation on the agricultural policy from 2030 onwards. Key objectives for the policy include greater food security and freedom for farmers. On Wednesday, the federal government launched a consultation on the draft bill entitled "Agricultural Policy from 2030 (AP30+)". The consultation will run until December 8. Not only farmers, but also the food industry and consumers should play their part in creating an ecological, economic and socially sust...

By swissinfo.ch