Voters in Switzerland have overwhelmingly rejected two proposals on ethical and sustainable food. Final results of the two nationwide polls show that more than 60% of people voted against them.
The proposals were aimed at boosting local farming and promoting more sustainable agriculture. But opponents, including business leaders and the government - which advised people to vote no - had warned of higher food prices and less choice. The size of the defeat will be a big disappointment to farmers' groups and ethical food campaigners.
