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Future of Swiss farming balances modernity and tradition

With Swiss agriculture contemplating how it mixes its centuries old way of life with the demands of modern consumers, Alex Black spoke to farmers in Switzerland about how they see the future

Alex Black
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Future of Swiss farming balances modernity and tradition

The sound of cowbells, farming on the extreme slopes of the Alps and the cheeses which are used around the world in classic Swiss dishes such as fondue and raclette are what come to mind when many people...

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