The LANDI cooperatives support Swiss farmers in developing their businesses. They are the linchpin between the fenaco subsidiaries and the farmers. In the Agro Business Field, you'll supply customers with production goods, give them comprehensive advice and help them gain access to new technologies.

At UFA, you’ll accompany members of our sales force or section heads on customer visits. You’ll gain an understanding of farmers’ specific requirements, be given a grounding in UFA products and learn how to interact with customers successfully. You can see fodder production in action at UFA’s compound feed plants and gain an insight into the recipes used in the process. On the marketing side, you’ll explore the strategic topics within the industry.

You’ll familiarise yourself with the world of livestock marketing at Anicom. You’ll find out how the entire process works, what logistics processes are involved and what is required to transport animals safely and humanely.

At fenaco GOF, you’ll take a look behind the scenes of the national and international trade in grains and animal feed. As well as getting to know the MAXI system, you’ll learn all about the company’s procurement process, pricing mechanisms and sales policy.

Crop production is an important part of the Agro business. The fenaco companies UFA Samen, LANDOR and AGROLINE all fall under this umbrella. During this stage of the management trainee programme, you’ll discover what makes these companies special – from seed treatment to different types of fertiliser right through to sustainable crop protection products.

From A as in apricot to Z as in zucchini: everything at Inoverde revolves around fruit and vegetables. During your time at this company you’ll be involved in the procurement, management, logistics and sales processes, including providing support and advice to customers.

Shopping in LANDI stores is a pleasantly different experience. LANDI stores are mainly to be found in the rural areas of German- and French-speaking Switzerland. They stock home and garden products, agricultural lines and groceries (where the focus is on beverages). You’ll take part in the day-to-day activities of a LANDI store, master the art of selling and familiarise yourself with various rules for displaying goods. You’ll also gain management experience by leading the team at a LANDI store.

LANDI Switzerland is responsible for purchasing, logistics and product services as well as marketing LANDI nationwide as a retail brand. You’ll get to know the company’s organisation along with its processes, logistics, purchasing and marketing. A visit to the LANDI procurement fair – where the LANDI stores buy in their product ranges – will be the highlight of this placement.

Volg specialises in village shops and small convenience stores in both the German- and French-speaking parts of Switzerland. It is known for its closeness to customers – both in its personal interactions and by giving them the opportunity to shop locally. You’ll spend one week shadowing a regional sales manager as they analyse how the Volg stores are being managed and help them to maximise their impact as a “fresh and friendly” place to shop.

This placement at LANDI will give you a deeper understanding of the energy side of the business. The LANDI stores operate the AGROLA filling stations, making them part of the largest filling station network in Switzerland. You’ll discover many different aspects of the retail fuel business, along with filling stations and charging stations, while gaining strategic insights. You’ll also help to provide advice and sell heating oil, diesel and wood pellets. And you’ll acquire knowledge in the field of renewable energies and charging stations.

During this placement, you’ll familiarise yourself with a broad range of motor and heating fuels, renewable energies, and mobility and energy solutions. At AGROLA you’ll be introduced to the filling station infrastructure, logistics processes and innovative projects. One of the highlights of this placement is a visit to a tank farm.

During your time with the LANDI Accounting and Controlling team, you’ll assist the LANDI management with the financial running of the company, analyse key figures and attend meetings of the Executive Board. You’ll learn how to manage financial processes strategically and how to optimise them. This placement may be combined with the placement at the LANDI Treuhand fiduciary service.

LANDI Treuhand is a service unit within the fenaco cooperative that provides the LANDIs with numerous fiduciary and consultancy services covering business administration, HR and IT. Here, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of fenaco and its organisation while helping to conduct business analyses and address business management topics.

Throughout the entire programme, you’ll attend various CPD courses covering strategy, managing employees, coaching and effective communication.

The internal service units operate at the national level. During the management trainee programme, you’ll be given insights into:

• HR
• Sites and Infrastructure
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Sustainability and Environment
• Corporate Communications
• Organisational and Leadership Development
• Legal and Compliance
• Property Insurance and Risk Management