Overflowing temperatures strangle the lucrative industry of Parmigiano Reggiano in Italy, forcing farmers to increase their investments in refrigeration to avoid the collapse of cows and milk supply
Extreme heat threatens Parmigiano Reggiano’s production: high summer temperatures have a full impact on the Italian dairy sector, compromising the production of the legendary Parmigiano Reggiano. Cows suffer from embarrassment and drastically reduce their usual yield. Producers face very low dairy yields along with energy expenditure triggered by using industrial fans. This combination of factors puts in check the profitability of family farms. …
Overflowing temperatures strangle the lucrative industry of Parmigiano Reggiano in Italy, forcing farmers to increase their investments in refrigeration to avoid the collapse of cows and milk supply