The Star from the Harry Potter franchise advocates for governmental financial backing to support farmers transitioning away from dairy production.
Source: The DairyNews
Acclaimed actress Miriam Margolyes is fervently advocating for the UK government to extend financial support to farmers transitioning away from dairy. Renowned for her roles in Harry Potter and Call The Midwife, Margolyes expressed deep distress upon learning about the distressing conditions prevalent in dairy farms, particularly the separation of mother cows and their calves, a revelation that profoundly impacted her.
Teaming up with the international animal protection organization Animal Equality, Margolyes is championing a call for the redirection of taxpayer funds to subsidize plant-based alternatives, facilitate the rewilding of land, and provide incentives for arable farming. Emphasizing the emotional bond shared between mother cows and their offspring, she underscores the inherent pain caused by their routine separation within the dairy industry, making a poignant plea for a transformative shift in agricultural support.
