Dairy
Supplying milk at a premium for Gruyere cheese with strict protocol
By Chris McCullough Dating back to medieval times, Gruyere is one of the most famous cheeses in the world, and...
Switzerland
Agri-Business
Nestlé opens new agri-sciences institute in Switzerland
Nestlé has officially opened a new Institute of Agricultural Sciences in Switzerland with the aim of delivering science-based solutions to...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Pig/Poultry
Swiss vote against ban on intensive livestock farming
Swiss citizens have voted against a proposal to ban intensive livestock farming in a referendum which was held on Sunday...
Beef
Irish firm to provide DNA traceability for all Swiss beef in €17 million deal
Irish food safety and traceability company IdentiGEN has obtained a major contract in Switzerland, which will see it provide DNA-based...
Rural Life
Revealed: The 5 causes of most machinery accidents on the road
According to CEMA (European Agricultural Machinery Industry), a recent European study has found that more than four fifths (83%) of...
Agri-Business
Study confirms benefits of EU agri-food trade agreements
Trade agreements have helped to boost EU agricultural exports and have supported jobs in the agri-food sector and other parts of...
Agri-Business
Swiss chefs sample Irish beef on Bord Bia trip
Seven Swiss chefs and two food journalists were hosted by Bord Bia last week and were taken on a nationwide tour...