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Stock exchange determines the prices for many agricultural products. The farmer has little influence on these prices. Also, the individual production costs of each farmer are not considered. In addition, prices can fluctuate strongly throughout the year. Agricultural production is difficult to plan.

With Wiesenschwein it is different. Fair pricing and fair trading-conditions are important to us, they are essential for the Wiesenschwein system. In cooperation with IP-Suisse and the purchasing partners, we plan the production quantities on a fixed basis. Farmers can only switch to the Wiesenschwein system if these sales are secured.

Wiesenschwein AG and IP-Suisse take over negotiations on services and prices with the purchasing partners. For us, “fair” means that each farmer can calculate in advance whether Wiesenschwein production will be profitable; and it means that they can rely on a fair income, because the agreed basis is fixed. At Wiesenschwein AG we will do everything to establish the IP Wiesenschwein label on a sustainable basis. That is our promise for the future.

At Wiesenschwein AG we strive to develop a system that is as sustainable as possible and uses resources efficiently. The system should meet the demands of future generations. We have already achieved and implemented many things, others are planned.

Yes, we are resource-efficient: We allow the pigs maximum freedom of movement with minimal use of soil, a scarce resource. The solid surfaces are covered with a rooting substrate that binds nutrients and thus significantly reduces emissions. The water from the wallow is purified and reused in a circuit.

And we have developed our own system to compost and reuse the rooting substrate. In the end, it can be used as a high-quality compost fertilizer in the field.

We also have future plans: the further development of automation, automatic weighing of slaughter animals with direct connection to the purchase partners. Perhaps the further development of our slaughter truck, which would make live animal transport unnecessary. Also, the processing and use of food leftovers from food production to feed the Wiesenschwein pigs. Future generations’ demands on animal protein consumption will challenge the entire value chain.

Wiesenschwein pigs move significantly more than all other pigs. Perhaps even more than their wild counterparts. Free running is limited in time, and so Wiesenschwein pigs use their free running time intensively.

By the way, this can be observed very impressively: They run, play and romp like crazy. And they also have permanent outdoor exercise, as standard with constant access, plus there are the two free-range areas, the covered playground and the meadow. This makes their life really varied.

Whether and how this species-appropriate life affects the meat quality and health, we cannot yet scientifically prove. But common sense provides the answers.

Taking responsibility by giving the animals an exciting life that meets their needs is non-negotiable.

It has been known for a long time: Feeding has a major impact on meat quality, especially for omnivores like pigs. Also well known are the benefits of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as those found in flaxseed. Just as flaxseeds are recommended in the diets of humans, they also have a positive effect in pig production: the proportion of healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids in meat increases, and so does the nutritional importance of pork for humans. You can find out more at www.tradilin.ch.

The feed of the Wiesenschwein pigs contains extruded linseed and various herbs. Through this feeding, combined with the intensive movement of the animals – we get fragrant and tender pork with the best taste.

Not to be underestimated is also the additional feed supply: Hay, grass, branches, also corn and deflection cubes make an important contribution to the balanced nutrition of our Wiesenschwein pigs.