Reported about 2 months ago
In Switzerland, disappointing harvests for farmers are ironically beneficial for consumers, resulting in cheaper tomatoes. The country's agricultural tariff system protects local farmers but allows for reduced import duties when domestic supply falls short, especially observed with seasonal crops. Despite high food prices overall, many Swiss consumers accept this situation due to the perceived quality of local products, although the government regularly subsidizes agriculture to help farmers cope with high production costs.
Source: YAHOO