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The Federal Council has approved CHF70 million in emergency support for farms and forests affected by Switzerland’s exceptional drought. This article should explain where the money will go and why the government considers the 2026 dry spell unprecedented.
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Environment
The severe drought across Switzerland has pushed Lake Zurich to its lowest water level since records began. The crisis is also forcing farmers in multiple cantons to bring their cattle down from Alpine pastures prematurely due to a lack of water and fodder.
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Environment
A study by Agroscope Zurich and the University of Hohenheim has led to the reclassification of wild honey bees as 'critically endangered,' prompting calls from conservation groups for systematic monitoring and habitat protection.
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Climate Change
An in-depth look at the widespread consequences of the 2026 heatwave across Switzerland, from an unprecedentedly early grape harvest and struggling cheese producers to dangerously warm lakes and calls for climate-adapted schools.
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Climate Change
An in-depth look at the compounding effects of the 2026 heatwave and drought across Switzerland, from unprecedented early grape harvests and struggling cheese producers to government aid debates and calls for a national urban heat strategy.
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Crime
A crime wave is hitting Swiss agriculture as organized gangs carry out targeted thefts of valuable GPS systems from tractors, particularly John Deere models. Cantons like Vaud and Bern report a dramatic increase in incidents, with losses mounting to hundreds of thousands of francs.
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Environment
The destructive Japanese beetle has been detected in the Swiss capital and the nearby town of Köniz, forcing cantonal authorities to implement immediate measures across 21 municipalities to combat its spread and protect local agriculture.
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Environment
A severe heatwave and persistent drought are reshaping the Swiss summer, forcing the cancellation of music festivals, threatening Alpine farms, bringing an end to summer skiing on the Zermatt glacier, and paradoxically boosting tourism to cooler mountain railways. This article explores the widespread consequences of the extreme weather across the country.
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Drought
From suspending summer skiing on Zermatt's melting glacier to farmers launching emergency online fodder exchanges, the persistent high temperatures and lack of rain in summer 2026 are causing widespread disruption across Switzerland.
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Agriculture
Swiss virologists have identified a new orthobunyavirus, transmitted by midges, as the cause of a mystery illness affecting cattle. The institute reports that the virus does not pose a significant risk of infection to humans.
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Agriculture
The Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture has officially recognised the Black Alpine pig, which was on the verge of extinction. This recognition for Switzerland's only surviving ancient pig breed is the result of dedicated breeding efforts since 2013.
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Agriculture
Thanks to abundant sunshine, Swiss fruit growers are anticipating a high-quality plum harvest of around 3,000 tonnes. The warm weather has led to an early start to the harvest, which is expected to yield fruit with high sugar content and a well-balanced flavor.
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Conservation
The Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture has officially recognised the Black Alpine pig, saving the breed from the brink of extinction. Following breeding efforts resumed in 2013, it is now the only surviving ancient pig breed in Switzerland, a status that will likely unlock support measures for its conservation.
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Agriculture
As drought withers pastures, farmers in Zurich and Schaffhausen are launching an online marketplace for animal feed. The initiative aims to connect arable farms with livestock farms in need of fodder, preventing the premature slaughter of cattle and addressing the feed shortages caused by the extreme weather.
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Agriculture
The Institute of Virology and Immunology has identified a new orthobunyavirus, transmitted by midges, as the cause of a recent mysterious illness affecting Swiss cattle. The virus is not considered a significant risk to humans.
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Agriculture
A mysterious disease characterized by fever, diarrhea, and a significant drop in milk production is spreading among Swiss dairy cows. The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) is investigating the unidentified illness, which the Swiss Milk Producers’ Association has deemed a 'critical' situation.
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Agriculture
Swiss agricultural authorities are monitoring a serious outbreak of an unidentified disease among dairy cows, characterized by fever, diarrhea, and a significant drop in milk production, raising concerns for the nation's milk producers.
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Environment
Switzerland is on high alert as sparse rainfall and another intense heatwave lead to drought conditions and unusually low water reserves. The weather is impacting agriculture, with an earlier grape harvest expected, and creating new energy challenges as the demand for air conditioning soars.
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Technology
A new record has been set in Switzerland as volunteer drone teams successfully located and saved 7,590 fawns from agricultural mowers this season. The effort involved around 800 teams using thermal imaging drones to search over 73,000 hectares of grassland.
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Technology
In a remarkable intersection of technology and conservation, Swiss volunteers using thermal-imaging drones have saved a record 7,590 fawns from being killed by agricultural mowers between April and July, surpassing last year's total by over a thousand.
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