Beef prices rise rapidly: consumers turn away from the meat!

Beef prices rise rapidly: consumers turn away from the meat!

Steiermark, Österreich - In Styria, cattle production struggles with dramatic declines. According to Werner Habermann from ARGE Rind Austria, there are currently only 9,277 cattle farmers in the region, almost 800 companies have given up since 2020. This led to a decline in the number of cattle by almost 12,000 animals. The causes are diverse, but the main problem lies in the small structures of the companies and a significantly deteriorated economy in production. Habermann explains that the production costs in Austria are high compared to other European countries, which is heavily burdened by the breeders' income. Increasing operating expenses, especially for energy, additionally tighten the location. This situation also has a noticeable impact on the prices for beef, which has increased by two euros per kilogram since 2020. The current price for conventional beef is 13.88 euros, which will continue to burden consumers, as well as