The plunge in beef prices has put tremendous pressure on small and medium-sized farmers, leaving them with the dilemma of losing money.
## The reason for the collapse in beef prices
Since the beginning of this year, beef prices have been falling, and some products are even as low as 2. This is mainly due to the increase in domestic supply and the impact of the seasonal off-season on the consumer side. As the scale of farming expands and competition in the market intensifies, cattle farmers find themselves unable to reap the expected returns.
## The plight of small and medium-sized farmers
At present, about 70% of small and medium-sized farmers have fallen into losses. The cost of raising a cow is more than 4,000 yuan, and the current price of beef simply cannot make up for this huge loss. This made the farmers feel pressured, and leaving the market became their helpless choice.
## The impact of falling beef prices
The collapse in beef prices has not only brought difficulties to farmers, but also to the entire industry chain. Small and medium-sized farmers have stopped expanding their farming scale, and some have even chosen to abandon the cattle business. This will lead to a further reduction in beef cattle production capacity, which will have a negative impact on the development of the industry as a whole.
## Policies and measures of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
In order to stabilize the scale of beef cattle production capacity, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued a notice requiring all localities to strengthen measures such as disease prevention and control, and implement relevant policies and projects. These measures are designed to help small and medium-sized farmers tide over the difficulties and maintain the stable development of the beef cattle industry.
## Looking to the future
Despite the current low beef prices, experts say prices have stabilized and consumers are becoming more receptive. It is believed that with the recovery of market demand and the strengthening of policy support, beef prices are expected to return to a reasonable level.
However, we also need to recognise the pressures faced by small and medium-sized farmers and pay attention to them. They are an indispensable link in the industrial chain, and their departure will have a profound impact on the entire industry. We look forward to more policy support from the relevant authorities to help them tide over the difficulties.
Let's pay attention to the small and medium-sized farmers behind the decline in beef prices, bring more attention and support to them, and let the beef industry develop healthily.
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