# Swiss agricultural policy and drought relief > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/swiss-agricultural-policy-and-drought-relief > Updated: 2026-10-07T21:06:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Swiss agricultural sector has faced significant financial and environmental challenges. In late September 2026, the Swiss Parliament approved 517 million francs for agricultural accompanying measures over a six-year period, a figure notably higher than the 158 million francs initially requested by the Federal Council. This decision occurred amidst negotiations regarding the Mercosur free trade agreement and coincided with the initiation of the 2030 agricultural policy (AP30+) consultation process. By early October 2026, the focus shifted toward emergency relief due to severe drought conditions. The canton of Fribourg became the first in Switzerland to approve 10 million francs in non-repayable aid to assist farmers facing losses in crop yields, particularly for potatoes and sugar beets, and reduced livestock feed. While Fribourg implemented direct assistance, other cantons such as Bern, Lucerne, Solothurn, and Vaud have utilized various methods including prepaying direct payments, offering interest-free loans, or considering large-scale aid packages for livestock farmers. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: Fribourg approves 10 million francs in drought aid for Swiss farmers Fribourg has become the first Swiss canton to provide 10 million francs in non-repayable aid to farmers facing significant crop losses and livestock feed shortages due to prolonged drought. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fribourg-approves-10-million-francs-in-drought-aid-for-swiss-farmers ### 2026-09-27: Swiss Parliament approves 517 million francs for agriculture The Swiss Parliament approved 517 million francs for agricultural measures, while data shows high direct subsidy payments to several farmer-parliamentarians, led by Didier Calame. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swiss-parliament-approves-517-million-francs-for-agriculture --- Cite as: Swiss agricultural policy and drought relief. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/swiss-agricultural-policy-and-drought-relief