date:Sep 03, 2013
The FOAG is part of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAERF). The three agricultural research stations and the Federal Stud Farm in Avenches are also under the authority of the FOAG.
The FOAG promotes multifunctional agriculture which makes a major contribution towards:
ensuring the provision of adequate food for the population;
maintaining natural resources and the rural landscape;
maintaining a decentralised settlement pattern throughout the country.
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