Adopted agricultural policy reforms
Swiss agricultural policy has developed in several phases since the 1990s. The most significant change was introduced in 2002, when the price support system was replaced by a direct payment system decoupled from production. In Agricultural Policy 2014–2017, direct payments were aligned more closely with constitutional objectives. The two most recent changes decided by Parliament are the implementation of parliamentary initiative 19.475 and Agricultural Policy 2022+.
Agricultural Policy 2022+ (AP22+)
Agricultural Policy 2022+ (AP22+) sets out the regulatory framework and current financial resources needed to respond to the concerns of the population and agricultural sector. AP22+ was adopted by Parliament in June 2023. It enables agriculture to respond to the population’s economic, social and environmental concerns.
Parliamentary initiative 19.475
In 2021, Parliament adopted measures to reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint in the form of parliamentary initiative 19.475 ‘Reducing the risks associated with pesticide use.