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Drought leads to increased cattle slaughtering – price rise possible by 2027
Due to the drought, farmers are forced to slaughter cattle early, which could drive beef prices up until 2027.
The current drought is forcing many farmers in Austria to slaughter their cattle earlier than planned due to a lack of feed. This is reported by die Kleine Zeitung, which notes that the slaughterhouses are heavily utilized.
The rising slaughter numbers could impact beef prices, with potential increases expected until 2027. According to Die Presse, the situation is challenging for the affected farmers and the entire meat industry.