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Aims of the SFU
- Political conditions which ensure:
- Productive, multifunctional agriculture
- Fair producer prices
- An income for farmers comparable with that of other sectors of the economy
- Long-term planning security
- Maintain the typical family-run farm
- Balanced and transparent market for agricultural products
- Good education for young farmers
- Positive public image of Swiss farmers
Tasks of the SFU
- Political representation and optimisation of the framework conditions for agriculture
- Dealing with market and price issues affecting the sector as a whole
- Public relations
- Marketing (promotion and advertising)
- Development and organisation of farming Education
- Services for farming families
- Maintaining contacts with market partners
Media Contact Persons
Sandra Helfenstein
Co-head of Communication, Media & Public Relations Unit
Phone: 056 462 51 11
Mobile: 079 826 89 75
Mirjam Hofstetter
Co-head of Communication, Marketing Unit
Phone: 056 462 51 11