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Farm structure census in 2020
While the number of agricultural holdings (49 363 in 2020) continued to decline (–1.3% compared with 2019), more and more holdings became organic (+3.8%). The utilised agricultural area (UAA) remained almost unchanged. Dairy cows continued to decrease (–1.5%) while poultry numbers continued to increase (+5.2%). Furthermore, 149 500 persons worked on the holdings.
Theme | Agriculture and forestry |
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Farm structure census 2020
In 2020, 15% of agricultural holdings in Switzerland were organicFederal Statistical Office
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Employees, farmholdings, utilized agricultural area and livestock on level 1 of classification by canton
Observation period: 1975-2020
Federal Statistical Office
Published on 11.05.2021