According to farmers cited in the article, milk yields have dropped significantly during peak heat conditions, while expenses tied to cooling measures, veterinary care, and feed management continue to rise. Cattle exposed to prolonged heat are eating less and producing less milk, leaving producers struggling to sustain profitability.

The report notes that heat stress is not only lowering output but also affecting reproduction cycles and animal wellbeing. Farmers are investing in fans, water sprinklers, shade systems, and altered feeding schedules to help cattle cope with extreme weather, though many smaller operations lack the resources to fully adapt.

At the same time, higher operational costs are colliding with uncertain returns, intensifying concerns about the resilience of dairy farming in one of India’s major milk-producing regions. Producers warn that climate variability is increasingly turning seasonal heat into a recurring structural challenge for the dairy economy.