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Record Heat 2026: Why Agriculture Needs Resilient Crop Varieties
Heat, drought, and hail took a heavy toll on Swiss farmers in 2026. In an interview with the NZZ, Adrian Aebi, head of Switzerland's largest crop insurer, warns: "If we carry on like this, agriculture will bleed dry." Looking to the future, there is an urgent need for resilient crop varieties that can withstand heat and dry conditions.
Full Shelves – Of course! How Secure Is Our Supply Really?
Security of supply sounds like a shared goal. However, as soon as it comes to the path to get there, conflicts arise: between market and state, ecology and production, as well as self-sufficiency and international connectivity. The Agricultural Policy Podcast and swiss-food.ch explore the key dependencies and areas of tension surrounding supply security in a five-part series. The highlight will be a live podcast in front of an audience on November 5, 2026, at the Äusserer Stand (Hofcafé) in Bern.