Swiss Milk Producers Campaign for Fair Pricing

Dairy farmers demand minimum price of 1 franc per liter amid rising costs and industry challenges

Swiss dairy farmers currently receive only 70 cents per liter of milk from retail sales
The number of Swiss dairy farms decreased by 35% between 2008 and 2022
Switzerland's milk production surplus has decreased from 15% to barely self-sufficient levels

70 cents

Current price per liter received by farmers

CHF 1.50-2.00

Retail price per liter of milk

35%

Decline in Swiss dairy farms (2008-2022)

"The current price of 70 cents is unacceptable and puts many farmers at risk"
— Farmers' representative

"If the current trend continues Switzerland will soon need to import milk"
— Head of Swiss milk producers' federation

Swiss Dairy Farmers Unite for Fair Milk Prices

Swiss dairy farmers currently receive only 70 cents per liter of milk from retail sales
The number of Swiss dairy farms decreased by 35% between 2008 and 2022
Switzerland's milk production surplus has decreased from 15% to barely self-sufficient levels