Heat Waves Threaten Italy's Cheese | Charlottesville News

Farmers in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna are battling climate change’s brutal heat, forcing them to overhaul centuries-old practices—once they’d just open barn windows, now they’re installing fans, cooling systems, and spending 20% more on water to keep cows alive and productive. Rising temperatures and droughts are slashing milk output, threatening the iconic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. As the region’s dairy backbone faces existential pressure, farmers and the consortium’s president warn this isn’t just about cows—it’s about the future of Italian agriculture and food culture. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2dfc77630b0eada7