Farmers warn that another summer like this one would eat through their remaining reserves and force cuts to herds and crops
September has been dominated by high pressure, with dry, sunny weather well above seasonal norms, potentially one of the ten driest Septembers on record according to MeteoSwiss.
Livestock have suffered from heat stress and shrinking fodder, with calving problems and smaller calves reported on some farms.
Gruyère production fell around 13% in July and August compared to last year, while fruit yields dropped 30% on some farms as apples and pears fell early.
If 2027 brings the same, farmers say some will have to restructure their businesses entirely.
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