Swiss Agricultural Research – Archive of the Online Journal

For the milk production systems in Switzerland, the weights of the traits in the total breeding value are derived using a new method that takes into account not only the revenue but also the direct costs.

BFH-HAFL

Food 12.02.25

The results of the 2023 beef quality survey have been released. They show that the quality of Swiss meat overall is highly satisfactory, in terms of nutrition as well as technological and sensorial aspects.

Agroscope, Proviande

Environment 10.02.25

Agroscope researchers conducted a literature review to summarise which measures are most effective in reducing food waste. Their findings contribute to better identification and implementation of effective interventions.

Agroscope

Animal production 30.01.25

The green alder encroachment of summer pastures reduces biodiversity, forage quality, and landscape attractiveness. Goat grazing can help limit this process and restore pasture vegetation.

Agroscope, ESA, Angers

Agricultural economics 20.01.25

A new study by Agroscope and the ETH shows that there is no rural-urban divide in the prioritisation of agricultural policy goals. From very rural to very urban, the Swiss population puts economic objectives before environmental ones.

Agroscope, ETH Zurich

Agricultural economics 14.01.25

A global review of the literature shows that successful strategies for promoting organic agriculture vary from one region to another and require a combination of measures, e.g economic incentives coupled with educational and informational campaigns.

Agroscope, FiBL, University of Bonn, Production Economics Group

Archive

Economic Optimisation of Dairy Cattle Breeding

Quality of Swiss Beef Confirmed by 2023 Survey

A Systematic Literature Review of Impactful Food Waste Interventions

Green Alder Encroachment Control: Combining Mechanical Clearing with Goat Grazing

No Evidence of Urban-Rural Divide in the Prioritisation of Agricultural Policy Goals

How Can Organic Farming Be Scaled Up Successfully?