News about Switzerland

The search for suitable organic cherry varieties becomes easy at bioactualites.ch

Varieties

18 Mar 2024

In response to the changing communication habits of organic farmers, FiBL has made variety information available interactively on the webpage recherche-varietes.bioactualites.ch, where it is possible to search for varieties with specific characteristics.

Retail prices for cherries in Switzerland are up 18% compared to last year

Markets Press review

15 Sep 2023

In July, organic cherries achieved an average price of CHF 17.45/kg in the traditional retail trade (excl. discounters). Overall volumes increased steadily since 2021.

First experimental release of Asian wasp in Switzerland to control Drosophila suzukii

Press review

14 Sep 2023

The invasive Drosophila suzukii is a devastating pest for small fruit, stone fruit and grape crops. An antagonist will now be released in Switzerland for the first time by Agroscope and CABI. Experimental releases are planned in the cantons of Jura and Ticino.