French Livestock Industry Faces Tense Autumn Amid Drought and Fodder Shortage

Persistent drought and heatwaves have led to fodder shortages and early culling in the French livestock sector, leaving it highly fragile as autumn approaches. The situation is highlighted at the Sommet de l'élevage in Cournon-d'Auvergne, but the full extent of the impact on production and prices remains uncertain.