title: [Economic dimension and environmental impact of beef production in France].
abstract: Following recent publication of data on its environmental impact, beef production is being strongly challenged. However, these data concern global ruminant production, which is highly diverse and does not necessarily correspond to the European and French situations. While it is undeniable that ruminant production contributes to global warming, there are several ways of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, and permanent pastures serve as carbon sinks. Beef production is also a vital economic sector for many regions, where it would not be possible to produce cereals or to develop intensive animal production systems. Beef production also contributes to many collective services, justifying its continued financial support.
authors: INRA, UMR 1080 Production de lait. F--35590 St-Gilles. jean-louis.peyraud@rennes.inra.fr
authors: Jean-Louis
authors: JL
authors: Peyraud
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000191:economics*; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D004777:Environment; D005602:France; D017752:Greenhouse Effect; D006801:Humans; D008697:Methane / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D008697:Methane