Presenting a draft proposal for the years 2022-2025, Economics Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann said the Swiss agriculture sector had to become more independent, market-oriented and competitive.
The government subsidies will remain largely unchanged at CHF13.9 billion ($13.4 billion) over four years.
Under the proposals, the regulations for cheese exports are to be reviewed and regulations introduced to ensure that the use of pesticide in agriculture is restricted.
Schneider-Ammann, who is to step down at the end of the year, stressed the importance of reducing bureaucracy and giving farmers more self-responsibility as entrepreneurs.
“Quality and sustainability are key factors of our policy,” Schneider-Ammann told a news conference on Wednesday.
The latest proposals will be sent to political parties, organisations and institutions for consultation before the government finalises its bill to parliament next year.
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