Socio-Economics

In order to gain a better understanding of the framework conditions of agricultural policy, the development of consumer demand, and the management skills of farmers, the Socio-Economics division was established as an independent research department at FiBL. Along with the effects of various framework conditions on agricultural policy, the division is studying the key skills of future farmers, such as entrepreneurial activity and sustainable management. Using qualitative consumer research methods, the division analyses the behaviour and the trust of occasional organic product customers. The demands placed by society on sustainable agriculture and what constitutes effective certification systems are also being studied.