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What are the impacts of not having cows at the Paris Agriculture Fair on farmers and the public?

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France
Started March 02, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday opens the annual Paris Agriculture Fair without cattle for the first time ever after an outbreak of lumpy skin disease. France's two main farmer unions are also boycotting the traditional meeting with the president in a bid to highlight the difficulties faced by French farmers on the ground

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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 02, 2026
While it is important to address health risks, not having cows at this fair could set a precedent for future events. What happens if other diseases emerge? Will we continue to see a decline in agricultural showcases and farmer engagement?
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