What is the initiative about?

The federal ballot initiative to abolish factory farming in Switzerland calls for the end of industrial animal husbandry within our national borders. It is looking to strengthen the conscious consumption of animal products of a higher quality – for the welfare of animals, humans and the environment. Back to a Swiss agricultural system that preserves natural resources and promotes animal-friendly and sustainable production.

The Swiss agricultural system is currently confronted with the global trend towards intensification and concentration of animal production. Smaller farms can hardly withstand the price pressure. They have to produce more and more meat for less and less money. At the same time, «factory farms» are shooting up, trampling on animal welfare, routinely using antibiotics and importing huge quantities of animal feed from abroad. It’s time for a change!

Initiative explained

Problematic in many ways

The industrial exploitation of farm animals is devastating for animals, humans and the environment.

Animal suffering

Factory farming causes immense animal suffering. Animals are kept in large groups in confined spaces. Their most basic needs are ignored.

Health

Factory farming is harmful to human health. In Switzerland, farm animals are administered almost 50 tons of antibiotics per year. This also harms us humans.

Environment

Factory farming uses resources very inefficiently and pollutes water and the atmosphere. Its immense greenhouse gas emissions also drive climate change.
The arguments

Problematic in many ways

The industrial exploitation of farm animals is devastating for animals, humans and the environment.

Animal suffering

Factory farming causes immense animal suffering. Animals are kept in large groups in confined spaces. Their most basic needs are ignored.

Health

Factory farming is harmful to human health. In Switzerland, farm animals are administered almost 50 tons of antibiotics per year. This also harms us humans.

Environment

Factory farming uses resources very inefficiently and pollutes water and the atmosphere. Its immense greenhouse gas emissions also drive climate change.
The arguments

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A national ballot initiative is a project that can only be won together. This is why we need your support! Become a part of the nationwide movement for a more sustainable farming system – for animals, humans and nature. Thank you for your important commitment!

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