dairy farming
More Than 3,200 US Dairy Farms Shut Down In 2019
The number of dairy farms in the US is declining. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports the number dropped nearly nine percent since the year before. In 2019, the U.S. had an average of...
Dairy Farms Make More Than Half of New Zealand Lakes ‘Unswimmable’
Dairy farming is polluting New Zealand’s lakes, making over half completely "unswimmable". Government data released back in 2013 stated that around 60% of the countries’ lakes and rivers were not safe for humans to...
Ireland Warns Dairy Farming Has Serious Environmental Impact
Aside from the United States of America, every country in the world has recognised climate change and is currently working to fight against it under The Paris Agreement. In an attempt to pinpoint areas that...
“Crazy” Beef Farmer Gives Cattle Away to Vegan Sanctuary
Former dairy and beef farmer has found a new home for his herd at a vegan sanctuary so that he can concentrate his efforts on arable farming. Jay Wilde of Derbyshire, England inherited the farm...