Swiss agriculture could, in theory, feed the entire population without imports. Meat and dairy need far more land, feed and energy than crops grown directly for human consumption. The study asks a question rarely addressed in Swiss policy debates—how land might be used primarily to feed people rather than animals. At the heart of the analysis lies a trade-off between plant production for direct consumption and production routed through livestock. In addition, there is a substantial body of research on the health advantages of diets high in plant foods.

Source: Le News December 20, 2025 04:05 UTC