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France's Agriculture Fair Sees 25% Attendance Drop Amid Cattle Outbreak

2/27/2026

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Le Salon de l'Agriculture in France concludes on Sunday as organizers report a 25 percent drop in attendance during the opening days.
The attendance decline is linked to the absence of traditional cattle caused by a recent outbreak of lumpy skin disease.
Despite this setback, farmers are actively engaging young city dwellers in agriculture.
France 24 reporters have covered this initiative.

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Story summary

Le Salon de l'Agriculture in France concludes on Sunday as organizers report a 25 percent drop in attendance during the opening days.
The attendance decline is linked to the absence of traditional cattle caused by a recent outbreak of lumpy skin disease.
Despite this setback, farmers are actively engaging young city dwellers in agriculture.
France 24 reporters have covered this initiative.