Switzerland may stop producing world-famous cheeses and become a milk importer for the first time in history due to the closure of dairy farms in the country. In an interview with Le Temps newspaper, declaration Boris Bere, Chairman of the Dairy Producers Federation.
“Despite the worldwide popularity of Swiss cheeses, it is becoming increasingly unprofitable to produce it. “The current level of milk prices in the country does not allow dairy farms to cover their production costs and therefore has to close,” said Bere.
According to him, if the authorities do not take action, the country will start to buy milk. However, this goes against common sense because Switzerland, unlike many other countries, is almost entirely focused on milk production. In addition, 80% of the agricultural areas are pastures.
He added that it is easier for retail chains to purchase foreign products as they become cheaper. In addition, rising prices in Europe caused consumers to turn to cheaper products, including cheese.
From the data of the Turkish Statistical Institute at the end of March recognizedThat Russia surpassed China and Switzerland in exports to Turkey in 2023.
