Swiss agriculture affected by the weather in 2021
Neuchâtel, 05.10.2021 - In 2021, Swiss agriculture is expected to generate a gross value added of CHF 4.1 billion, a decline of 6.6% compared with the previous year. Total output has fallen while production costs have increased. Weather conditions have adversely affected most crops, while animal production as a whole continues to grow. These initial estimates for the current year are based on the economic accounts for agriculture compiled by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below).
Address for enquiries
Franz Murbach, FSO, Environment, Sustainable Development, Territory section, tel.: +41 58 463 65 97, email: Franz.Murbach@bfs.admin.ch
Publisher
Federal Statistical Office
http://www.statistics.admin.ch
