France's Minister of Agriculture and Food, Julien Denormandie, is urging local officials to include young bovine meat in canteen menus to support the struggling cattle industry. This meat, which is more tender and is consumed in certain regions in France and exported mainly to Italy, Belgium, and Germany, is currently bringing in lower prices for breeders than the production costs. The Minister is advocating for a shift towards locally sourced young cattle meat, which is also more suitable for children and teenagers, to bolster the industry and provide better prices for breeders. The Covid-19 crisis has revealed significant risks to the French beef industry, with reduced outlets and lower prices, primarily due to the decision-making of slaughtering and processing industries to pay less.