Agriculture

Every Biovision project begins with a carefully designed development process. New projects do not emerge by chance, but where there is a concrete challenge within the food system and agroecological approaches have the potential to create lasting change.

Switzerland is making drastic cuts to its international cooperation budget – at a time when global crises are becoming ever more frequent. For Anders Gautschi, CEO of Biovision, this is a strategic mistake. In this interview, he explains why long-term international partnerships are essential for preventing crises and building lasting stability.

Bringing agroecology into the mainstream requires strong partnerships and supportive policy frameworks. 2025 Biovision focused its efforts precisely on these key levers.

The current tensions in the Middle East are drawing attention to oil and energy markets. But the global food system can also come under pressure. Charlotte Pavageau from Biovision explains why this would hit the poorest households the hardest.

At this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Biovision convened a panel discussion to explore how agroecological enterprises can succeed and grow. A high‑profile guest even declared himself a fan of agroecology.

In his lecture at the Nobel Talks series, Biovision’s Foundation Board President Hans Rudolf Herren explains why agroecology is a key lever for creating a fair and sustainable food system and what actions need to be taken politically and socially.

Biovision is committed to improving the political framework conditions for agroecology. A key lever: the visibility of enterprises that successfully implement agroecology. These enterprises demonstrate that economic success and social commitment can go hand in hand, providing compelling evidence in favour of sustainable agricultural policies. In the video, we use the example of an award ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, to demonstrate exactly how we shine the spotlight on these enterprises.

Globally, soil quality is deteriorating at an alarming rate—millions of people are affected, and vast areas of agricultural land are being lost. Charlotte Pavageau from Biovision’s Policy & Advocacy team explains why strong political frameworks are essential, what needs to change, and how agroecology is already making an impact.