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The Swiss Farmers' Union (USP) criticizes the Federal Council for its planned changes to agricultural ordinances, stating that it is unfairly reducing direct payments to farming families. The USP believes that the reallocation of funds to new production system contributions is not adequately taking into account the financial impact on farmers. Additionally, the USP is disappointed that the planned reductions in the agricultural budget are further exacerbating the economic burden on farming families.
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The Swiss Farmers' Union (USP) believes that the Federal Council is doubly punishing farming families following the changes to agricultural ordinances planned for January 1, 2024 (Pixabay illustration photo). The Federal Council has adopted the latest adjustments to the set of agricultural ordinances. It maintains the significant redistributions of direct payments in favor of new contributions to the production system. In addition, it already anticipates the savings program planned as part of the Confederation's 2024 budget. This results in a double reduction in direct payments for the farms concerned. The USP asks Parliament, in a press release published Wednesday, November 1, to correct the situation within the framework of the debates on the budget. Compensate for losses This year's package of ordinances included redistributions worth CHF 100 million in direct payments to finance new contributions to the production system. This reallocation is now considered necessary due to ...
Source: Agrihebdo
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