An unusual procession took place on Saturday afternoon in the streets of Bellinzona, in southern Switzerland. In response to a call from Ticino farmers exasperated by the damage caused by wolves, farmers accompanied by 300 goats and sheep made their way through the town centre. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Thanks to the mild, sunny weather, a large crowd turned out for the protest. Organised by the Groupe Territoire et Alpages (Land and Alpine Pastures Group), made up of a number of associations in the sector and an umbrella group of veterinary services, the protest was intended to draw attention to the difficult situation of Ticinese alpine pastures. According to the organisers, the pastures are not sufficiently protected by the cantonal authorities. According to recent estimates, 74% of sheep pastures and 79% of goat pastures are not protected at night. A difficult year for farmers The year 2025 was a difficult one for sheep and goat farmers, many ...
