Plant products
In addition to border protection, the federal government promotes plant production with specific cultivation subsidies for individual crops in arable farming and subsidies for the processing of Swiss fruit. Crop cultivation for human and animal nutrition is the central focus, and it promotes the breeding of agricultural crops.

Hemp
Hemp is a versatile plant that can be used in many ways. It is cultivated for its seed oil and fibres, as well as for its medicinal and aromatic properties.