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Published on 4 July 2025

Overview of direct payments

The Confederation promotes public services in agriculture through direct payments. It supports sustainable use of natural resources and animal- and environmentally friendly production. This site gives an overview of the direct payments and provides links to further information.

Aerial photo of Hüttwilen TG

Contact for questions

Federal Office for Agriculture FOAG
Direct Payments and Rural Development Directorate
Schwarzenburgstrasse 165
Switzerland - 3003 Bern