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Being a South African milk producer in 2022 is not for the faint-hearted – or the idle.
A severe cost-price squeeze is a constant reality, biosecurity needs to be extremely tight, and the daily milking schedule is punishing.
To add insult to injury, dairy production endures more negative press than any livestock industry when it comes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and that’s saying something. Open many social media platforms and this becomes obvious.
“The industry is an easy target for passionate activists stating their perspective, regardless of whether their opinions can be backed by science or not,” says Riana Reinecke, a doctoral candidate from Stellenbosch University and a sustainability researcher at Asset Research.
Reinecke is exploring ways of improving environmental and economic efficiencies in the dairy sector through sustainable farming. Previously, she worked
