Dumble Farm in northeast England pivoted from traditional dairy operations to offering unique cow cuddling experiences after years of climate-related challenges such as flooding and low milk prices. Facing unsustainable agricultural conditions, co-owner Fiona Wilson emphasized the necessity of this change. The farm's reinvention serves not only to generate income but also to support wildlife conservation efforts. This shift demonstrates how climate change is forcing farmers to redefine their practices in order to survive economically.
"The amount of flooding and the pressures on our land were just making it unsustainable for us to carry on," Fiona Wilson, co-owner of the farm, said.
Dumble Farm faced insurmountable challenges in recent years... Persistent flooding repeatedly washed out crops and destroyed the specific grass vital for their herd.
Collection
[
|
...
]