2026 – The Year of Organic Farming in Western Switzerland
bio.inspecta, FiBL and Bio Suisse are celebrating 10 years of joint commitment.
Three key players in the organic movement – FiBL, Bio Suisse and bio.inspecta – are celebrating a decade of joint commitment in the French-speaking cantons of Switzerland. Together, they are inviting the agricultural sector, the public, the media and socio-economic stakeholders to discover the extraordinary dynamism of organic farming.
Organic farming in Switzerland has seen continuous growth over the past ten years. This development is driven by particularly high organic consumption globally and a market volume of more than 4.1 billion Swiss francs by 2024. Organic products now account for more than 12% of the retail sector, and almost a fifth of agricultural land is farmed organically. Over 7,200 farms are now certified organic.
French-speaking Switzerland, with more than 1,000 organic farms, plays a key role in this context. Key factors include the diversity of production, a strong commitment to regional marketing and agri-food innovations – particularly in the field of plant-based proteins. This momentum is supported by a dense network of farms and research projects, as well as a strong awareness among consumers of sustainability issues.
Programme
A conference not to be missed!
To close this anniversary year, the conference ‘Le Bio e(s)t la Suisse | Die Schweiz is(s)t bio’ will take place on Thursday 10 December 2026 in the event hall in Renens (VD). The event is aimed at stakeholders in the organic sector in Switzerland, political and economic decision-makers across the entire value chain, as well as interested professionals and other stakeholders. The presentations will offer different perspectives and facilitate a wide-ranging exchange of views.
Thursday, 10 December 2026 at the event hall in Renens (VD)
Cost: Admission CHF 90 | Lunch CHF 40 | Complimentary aperitif
All presentations will be in French, without translation.
Registration: By 14 November 2026 here