VOICED : La pandemia de coronavirus evita el matadero a los corderos de Pascua

The transcript discusses the initially promising spring for French farmers, which was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a significant drop in lamb sales. Farmers faced financial losses due to unsold lambs and unfair competition from New Zealand imports. A proposal was made to donate the unsold lambs to public services. The importance of April and May for lamb sales, due to religious festivities, is highlighted.

What was the expected impact of spring on French sheep farmers before the pandemic?

• A decline in sales due to fewer festivities

• An increase in sales due to religious festivities

• No change in sales

• A shift to online sales

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the operations of French sheep farmers?

• Operations decreased by 75%

• Operations remained the same

• Operations increased by 75%

• Operations were unaffected

What challenge did French farmers face from New Zealand sheep?

• New Zealand sheep were more popular

• Lower production costs in New Zealand

• New Zealand sheep sold below production costs

• Higher quality of New Zealand sheep

What solution did French farmers propose for the unsold lambs?

• Exporting them to other countries

• Storing them for future sales

• Selling them at a discount

• Donating them to essential services

Why are April and May significant for French sheep farmers?

• They are the months with the least sales

• They are the months for sheep shearing

• They coincide with major religious holidays

• They are the months for sheep breeding