Breeders warn of a shortage of French beef

Published 2023년 1월 25일

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France is experiencing a shortage of beef due to a significant decrease in the number of cows, with the country's cow population falling by 11% in six years, translating to an loss of 837,000 cows since 2016. This decline has led to a rise in beef imports, particularly from Poland, with the country now importing 15.3% more beef in September 2022 compared to the previous year. The situation is causing concern for the Federation of Cattle Breeders (FNB) who warn that the stability of meat supply for processing and the national market is under threat. The FNB is advocating for contracts that would ensure a steady income for producers and a consistent meat supply for slaughterhouses.

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The drop in the number of cows raised in France is reflected in a "shortage" of French beef, and an increase in imports, the federation of cattle breeders (FNB) warned on Wednesday. "We have the feeling that the situation is getting out of hand," said Bruno Dufayet, president of the FNB, at a press conference. This specialized federation of the majority union FNSEA brings together producers of suckler cows, that is to say raised for meat. Against a backdrop of unreplaced retirements, work stoppages and climatic hazards, the herd in France, Europe's leading beef producer, is contracting: -11% in six years. France has lost 837,000 cows (dairy and suckler) since 2016, including 494,000 suckler cows, detailed the FNB, citing figures from the French Livestock Institute (Idele). Imports from Poland This "decapitalization", according to the term used in the profession, leads to a "shortage of French beef" even though consumption is stable, underlined Bruno Dufayet. Result: manufacturers, ...

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