Farming
Will olives soon grow in Switzerland?
Temperatures are rising. But what does that mean for our agriculture? We take a look at the fields of the future.
Self-driving car
This robo-car could be delivering your food soon
Switzerland's first self-propelled electric vehicle is circling in Ebikon LU, supplying Schindler with Migros products right now. The engineer Lara Amini explains how the service works.
Lara Amini, why do we need an autonomous delivery service?
Loxo benefits several target groups at the same time. Retailers, such as Migros, can supply private customers with greater flexibility, because our service is not limited to fixed working hours. Orders placed by several people are bundled into one delivery, reducing CO2 emissions for cities and municipalities.
Are self-driving vehicles even permitted?
Not until now. But the Federal Roads Office is currently developing a corresponding law, which is scheduled to be presented in 2024. Our pilot project in Ebikon is only authorised for a well-defined area. The 500-metre route runs exclusively on company property - and not along cantonal roads. Our vehicle is also allowed to drive at a maximum of 30 km/h. Sensors ensure that it is safe on the road. During the first phase, the ride is also remotely monitored by a person.
Will we soon be ordering our groceries only via "Migronomous"?
Depending on how the legislator regulates self-driving cars, we might be able to provide a delivery service to a city as early as 2025 - or even offer the service nationally. We are, however, focusing on the test phase for the time being. The technology needs time to evolve.
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Sustainability
Weeding by robots
Fewer pesticides in agriculture? We present five pioneering methods.
Recycling is king
But PET can be produced from CO2
Millions of PET bottles are used every day. Most of these are recycled multiple times. However, given that this still requires new plastic, Migros uses an innovative method to produce PET from CO₂.
Laser branding
Organic cuts skin-deep
After a test phase, laser technology will be employed nationwide. Millions of plastic labels will therefore no longer be needed.
Vertical lettuce
Visiting Switzerland’s first vertical farm
The start-up Growcer combines technology and agriculture. At the vertical farm, lettuces and herbs are grown vertically.
Innovative startup
Using weeds to combat mould
The Swiss startup Agrosustain has now developed a plant-based remedy that combats the problem of rotting food.
Farming
Genetically modified food: how big is the risk?
Should the ban on genetically modified foods in Switzerland be upheld? ETH scientist Bruno Studer thinks not.
Sustainable products
Real meat without animal suffering
In an effort to avoid animal suffering and protect the environment, the food industry has been working to create cultured meat for many years. The first such products have already been approved for sale in Singapore and the United States. However, it will still take a little longer in Switzerland. We answer the most important questions.
A new kind of feed
How to make cows burp and fart less
While digesting, cows release methane, a gas that’s hazardous for the climate. We explain how this can change and how Migros is involved.
Sustainable cocoa cultivation
Enjoy chocolate without a guilty conscience
To make cocoa cultivation more sustainable, Migros launched the «Agroforestry Climate Protection Project» at the end of 2020.
Sustainable production
Growing rice in a more climate-friendly manner
Rice cultivation can also be done differently! This is demonstrated by an innovative project in Thailand supported by Migros.