How China’s dairy industry is addressing climate change
Global food emissions are a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions, with meat and dairy being the largest contributor within farming. If worldwide emissions remain high, the dairy and meat industries are forecast to lose $39.94 billion annually by the end of this century. To transition food systems to be more nutritious, affordable and environmentally sustainable, farmers […]
India’s dairy farmers face searing heat
ailas Ramasamy gently guides his cows into a hangar-sized shed, tethers them to their posts, lays out their fodder and cleans the floor. Then, as he steps out, he flips a switch: ceiling fans begin to blow air on the cattle. Ramasamy’s dairy farm is an hour outside southern India’s Bengaluru city. Usually known for […]