{"id":2984,"date":"2023-06-01T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emergingag.com\/?p=2984"},"modified":"2023-05-31T06:48:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T06:48:55","slug":"happy-world-milk-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emergingag.com\/fr\/happy-world-milk-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy World Milk Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Happy World Milk Day! Every year on June 1, the world celebrates the importance, benefits and contribution of dairy to our everyday lives. In 2001, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) set aside June 1 as Journ\u00e9e Mondiale du Lait<\/a>, a day to raise awareness on how the dairy sector is contributing to the world\u2019s economic development, livelihoods, nutrition and environmental sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, World Milk Day focuses on showcasing how dairy is reducing its environmental footprint, while also providing nutritious foods and livelihoods. Together, we will drive an active narrative that integrates the environmental, nutritional and societal impacts of the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sustainability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The global dairy community is accelerating climate action and working to reduce its impact on the planet through initiatives such as Pathways to Dairy Net Zero<\/a>. This movement is the first of its kind and brings together dairy farms of every size and type, as well as organizations throughout the dairy supply chain. By optimizing productivity and reducing emissions, Pathways to Dairy Net Zero is working to safeguard nutrition security and sustain a billion livelihoods for tomorrow, while helping secure a future for us all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nutrition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dairy is packed with several important nutrients like calcium for strong teeth and bones, phosphorus,\u00a0B vitamins, potassium, and vitamin D and as such can be used to meet the nutritional requirements of the young and old. Moreover, it is an excellent source of protein. Did you know that dairy is also good for the heart?\u00a0Research<\/a>\u00a0shows that dairy products are associated with reduced risk of childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Probiotic dairy products such as yoghurt are also beneficial to the digestive system.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Livelihoods <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The dairy industry is a major source of employment especially in developing countries. Statistics show that 240 million people\u00a0are employed in the dairy sector. An additional 400 million people are supported by full-time jobs created by the dairy sector. 600 million people live on dairy farms around the world. In all, at least 1 billion people are economically impacted by activities of the dairy industry. The dairy industry supports the livelihoods of many people living in low-income countries, such as India which is currently the\u00a0world\u2019s largest milk producer<\/a>. More women especially are being empowered economically through dairy farming. Already, some 80 million women are involved in dairy farming globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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