Beef production in France is falling

According to a recently published annual forecast, French beef production is expected to fall by 21,000 tons. tonnes, i.e. by 1.6 percent, to about 1.34 million tonnes of slaughter weight compared to the previous year. This would be the third consecutive year of falling production. Almost 5 percent less According to preliminary data, last year the decline in beef production was particularly significant and amounted to 4.7 percent. compared to 2021. Approximately 779,000 are expected for the current year. tons of meat from cows and heifers, i.e. 1.7 percent. less than in 2022. The decrease in the production of male cattle is expected to amount to 4 thousand. tonnes, i.e. 1.0 percent, which corresponds to the production of 402 thousand. tone. In addition, the production of veal is to amount to 156 thousand. tons, or 4,000 tonnes, or 2.5 percent. less than in 2022 Experts from Idele also assume that French exports of cattle for fattening to other countries in 2023 will decrease by ...