May 23, 2025|
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|7 months agoSwiss Farm Decline Accelerates: Two Farms Disappear Daily
Agricultural sector faces structural crisis as Switzerland loses approximately 800 farms annually, raising concerns about future of traditional farming.
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- Switzerland is losing approximately 800 farms annually, equivalent to two farms per day
- In the canton of Vaud, an average of one farm disappears each week
- Swiss rural land laws favor intra-family sales at agricultural yield values
- Around a quarter of Swiss farmers live below the poverty line
By The Numbers
30 hectares
Size considered large for Swiss farms
280 hectares
Average New Zealand farm size
800
Number of Swiss farms disappearing annually
They Said
"You live with your work, day and night"
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The Alarming Rate of Farm Closures
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Succession Crisis in Swiss Agriculture
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Economic Challenges and Land Laws
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Impact on Rural Communities
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