India's Dairy Crisis: Heat Stress Threatens $150 Billion Industry
Source: in.edairynews.com
The Indian dairy sector faces huge challenges due to rising heat, risking the $150 billion industry and affecting millions of farmers.
India’s dairy industry, a cornerstone of the global supply chain, is grappling with unprecedented challenges as soaring temperatures due to global warming pose a severe threat to its $150 billion sector. The world's largest milk producer, accounting for nearly 25% of the global supply, faces the risk of reduced milk production by 25% by 2085, as estimated by a report in The Lancet.
This reduction threatens the livelihoods of approximately 89 million smallholder dairy farmers, with the decline potentially reaching a staggering 45% by the century's end. Immediate impacts are anticipated in the northern plains, expecting losses of about ₹15,000 crore (around $1.8 billion USD) in milk production by 2030, adding financial strain on farmers who also face increased operational costs due to the need for cooling and veterinary care.
This reduction threatens the livelihoods of approximately 89 million smallholder dairy farmers, with the decline potentially reaching a staggering 45% by the century's end. Immediate impacts are anticipated in the northern plains, expecting losses of about ₹15,000 crore (around $1.8 billion USD) in milk production by 2030, adding financial strain on farmers who also face increased operational costs due to the need for cooling and veterinary care.
To counteract these challenges, India's dairy sector must adapt through strategies like improved barn ventilation, enhanced animal nutrition, and better water management.
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