Since 1 January 2016, the Department Suisse Romande has been increased considerably. The aim of the Department is to support the encouraging development of organic farming in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The aim is not only to close a gap in the fields of on-farm research, advice and communication, but also to consider region-specific links and problems. The Department Suisse Romande also maintains good relations with French-speaking countries and supports FiBL employees in France in particular. FiBL's strategic focus lies primarily on developing and implementing projects for which there are clear needs in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. This is achieved in close cooperation with local actors.
In the current research and development projects, researchers are working on the following topics:
In order to meet all requirements and have the necessary expertise, the Department Suisse Romande works closely with researchers from FiBL in Frick. This applies to viticulture, but also to animal husbandry and socio-economic issues in particular.
The magazine "Bioactualités" and the platform www.bioactualites.ch are the two main communication channels of the Department Suisse Romande for the various actors in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
| Department Suisse Romande | ||
| Araldi Flore | Deputy Head of the Department Suisse RomandeAgroforestry theme coordinationresearch and advisory services fruits and special crops | +41 (0)62 865-1726 |
| Barben Regula | Assistance of the head of the Department Suisse Romande | +41 (0)62 865-0477 |
| Berbain Claire | Media spokesperson / press relations (Western Switzerland), editing of Bioactualités magazine and bioactualites.ch, editing of publications | +41 (0)77 441-7582 |
| Charles Raphaël | Member of the Management BoardHead of the Department Suisse Romanderesearch and advisory services cropping systems and soil quality | +41 (0)62 865-1725 |
| Dind Alice | Research and advisory services agroforestry and sustainability | +41 (0)62 865-0403 |
| Farny Michaël | Research and advisory services in viticulture and oenology | +41 (0)62 865-7235 |
| Hevia Rebecca | Agricultural economics, economic analysis of farming systems and agri-food innovations | +41 (0)62 510-5305 |
| Marchand David | Research and advisory services viticulture | +41 (0)62 865-0449 |
| Nicod Ludivine | Research and advisory services food quality, safety and processing | +41 (0)62 865-0497 |
| Reichlin Benjamin | Research and advisory services in arable farming and soil quality | +41 (0)62 510-5326 |
| Schmid Nathaniel | Staff commiteeResearch and advisory services animal and forage production | +41 (0)62 865-1724 |
| Schwitter Patricia | research and project management vegetable and herb production | +41 (0)62 865-1742 |
| Sonnard Robin | Research and advisory services viticulture and fruits | +41 (0)62 865-6372 |
| Staehli Pamela | Research and advisory services in animal health and welfare | +41 (0)62 865-6361 |
| Wendling Marina | Research and advisory services arable crops and soil quality | +41 (0)62 865-1728 |
