Climate change is affecting dairy farming. French dairy cows are under stress due to heat waves. This stress is causing them to produce less milk.

Drought is also a factor, damaging pastures and forcing farmers to buy extra feed. The impact on milk production is significant, and calf births are also being affected.

Further information on the threat to French cheeses is available from the source, including comments from a dairy farmer and cheesemaker with 35 years of experience.