Researchers from FiBL, the ZHAW and Agroscope are investigating how pulses and oil plants such as soybeans and linseed can contribute to a more sustainable Swiss food system. There is an urgent need to switch to a more plant-based diet and food production. But what does this mean for consumers and farmers? And how does such a transformation affect the environment and the health of the population?
We examine the potential of pulses and oil plants in Switzerland from different perspectives. Cultivation, processing, marketing, consumption, policy and research - we involve experts from the entire food system. We analyse which crops are well adapted to the challenges of climate change. At the same time, we analyse how willing consumers and farmers are to eat or grow more of these crops. We also estimate the economic consequences of this change for agricultural businesses. The insights gained from these analyses are incorporated into future scenarios for pulses and oil plants, which are developed together with the experts. We evaluate these scenarios in terms of their impact on the environment and public health. The aim is to develop policy recommendations that support a sustainable transformation of the food system.
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