Agricultural work — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 249 active companies in agricultural work. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 100.8%, with 170 new companies registered, and 45 companies liquidated.
- 170 new companies
- 45 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Agricultural work — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Agricultural work in French-speaking Switzerland.
Agricultural work — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 170 companies in agricultural work have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 125 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Agricultural work:
Canton of Bern (124), Canton of Zurich (108), and Canton of Vaud (103).
Companies in agricultural work are the 99th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 170 new companies
- 249 active companies
- ** year to date
Agricultural work — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 20 companies in agricultural work were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 7.8% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 20 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Agricultural work — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Agricultural work in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
Agricultural work — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 249 companies in agricultural work, most are active in
Support activities for crop production (167), Support activities for animal production (78), and Post-harvest crop activities (3).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Agricultural work
Nb of legal entities
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Support activities for crop production
167
Support activities for animal production
78
Post-harvest crop activities
3
Seed processing for propagation
1
Companies in agricultural work in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (43%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (30%) and "Limited" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Limited Liability Company
- 30% Sole proprietorship
- 18% Limited
- 10% Other
Agricultural work — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in agricultural work have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
09/06/2026
1535 Combremont-le-Grand
02/06/2026
2314 La Sagne NE
12/05/2026
2316 Les Ponts-de-Martel
11/05/2026
1537 Champtauroz
14/04/2026
Agricultural work — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in agricultural work have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1987 Hérémence
18/12/2025
1680 Romont FR
18/08/2025
1695 Villarsel-le-Gibloux
04/02/2025
Agricultural work – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in agricultural work have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
13/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/07/2026
Change of status
26/06/2026