Agri-food

Agriculture

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Renowned for its high quality standards, Switzerland stands out for its commitment to organic farming and sustainable ecological practices. The geographical and climatic diversity of the land allows for a variety of agricultural, wine-growing and market garden production.

In the agricultural sector, which will have more than 45,000 farms by 2024, this commitment aims to maintain biodiverse cultural landscapes and dynamic rural communities, while ensuring sustainable management of natural resources and security of the agri-food chain.

The agriculture sector is evolving rapidly with the integration of modern technologies like drones, AI, and precision farming. It offers diverse career opportunities in Agritech, Agribusiness, food processing, and sustainable farming.

Our mission is to connect talented individuals with leading organisations driving innovation, food security, environmental sustainability, and rural environment in agriculture.

Your professional experience is a real added value for economy growth and biodiversity goals achievement. Join the way to grow your career while contributing to one of the world's most important industries.

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Faced with ecological and economic challenges, ecological commitment and the quest for farm efficiency are at the heart of the strategy to ensure the sector's long-term future.

The quest for efficiency involves modernising practices to support the ecological transition and major structural changes through the adoption of technological innovations to support the adoption of sustainable, efficient practices, the involvement of sector specialists and key stakeholders in support of the ecological transition, competitiveness and resilience of farms.

Local agriculture is recognized for its high-quality products, sustainable practices, and its role in maintaining the country’s iconic landscapes and rural heritage

Arable Farming

Cereals such as wheat, barley, oats, rye, and maize are grown mainly in the lowlands. Other important crops include potatoes, sugar beets, and oilseeds like rapeseed (canola). These crops serve both human consumption and animal feed.

Grasslands & Pastures

Make up the majority of agricultural land, especially in mountainous and hilly areas. These are primarily used for dairy farming and the production of renowned Swiss cheeses (such as Gruyère, Emmental, and Raclette). Natural meadows and pastures make up over half of Switzerland’s agricultural land and are essential for grazing livestock, particularly in mountainous and hilly regions

Viticulture

Swiss wine production is concentrated in climatically favorable regions like Valais, Ticino, the french-speaking part of Switzerland (Lavaux) and the three lakes region. Grapes are a key crop on the slopes around lakes and valleys