الأثنين، فبراير 12 12 2024
Swiss Farmers’ Union garners 65,000 signatures, demanding federal and retail acknowledgment for agriculture’s dedication, amidst regulatory pressures and financial constraints.
Swiss Farmers’ Union (SBV), alongside allied groups, presented a petition with 65,000 signatures to the federal government and leading retailers. This collective action seeks to highlight the agricultural sector’s invaluable commitment and urge for deserved recognition without succumbing to budget cuts at the farmers’ expense.
The petition argues against the escalating “regulatory frenzy” that burdens Swiss farms with growing demands yet offers no proportional compensation, exacerbating the administrative load. It specifically opposes new, uncompensated environmental mandates, aiming to safeguard the farmers’ interests and livelihoods.
The appeal found its way to the headquarters of major retailers such as Migros in Zurich, Coop in Basel, Aldi in Schwarzenbach SG, and Lidl in Weinfelden TG.
Here, the focus shifts to the pressing issue of producer prices, which currently fall short of covering escalated production costs. Further diminishing the already modest incomes within the agricultural realm. The petitioners assert the necessity for a minimum five percent hike in producer prices this year to counteract these financial pressures.
The Federal Council’s proposal to reduce agricultural funding by CHF 347 million between 2026 and 2029 has sparked contention. Political factions reflect the challenging path ahead in January’s consultation conclusion.
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