Effect of Climate Change on Milk Production Dairy Cows Farming in Thailand
Keywords:
Weather, Climate, Climate Change, Milk ProductionAbstract
This study aims to analyze the effects of climate change on milk production in dairy cow farms in Thailand, which is a nutrient-rich and vital protein source that promotes the population’s health nationwide. The study is conducted by applying an econometric model to analyze the panel data of Thai dairy farms in 3 areas where there is the most significant number of dairy cattle in 11 provinces in the last 20 years (B.E 2543-2562). The data is analyzed by Fixed Effect and estimated by Feasible Generalized Least Squares: FGLS) to approximate the average coefficient equation. The study found that the increase in average temperature and humidity for 1 percent indicated a decrease in milk production within 1.45 and 1.10, respectively. The increase in the number of dairy cows and time for 1 percent indicated an increase in milk production within 0.83 and 0.46 percent, respectively. The findings show that the climate, such as temperature and humidity, are essential variables to produce milk. Therefore, agricultural sectors ought to prepare and adjust to minimize the impacts in the future by adjusting the dairy farm area and the way of raising the cows. The related sectors can also inform the regulations of standard farming management and support various means to reduce the risks continuously.
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