"Feeding the world" - Culinary culture and agricultural challenges in Switzerland

In the construction of Switzerland's national identity, the figures of the shepherd, the mountain farmer, the image of cows grazing in an alpine setting have played a major role. They have left their mark on the whole of society, and are reflected in our culinary culture. On the one hand, stereotypical images and, on the other, a reality that is constantly evolving in the face of today's many challenges, particularly in the agri-food sector.