Dairy UK disputes less dairy consumption

摘要

Dairy UK chief executive Dr Judith Bryans says the organisation does not agree with a recommendation to cut dairy consumption by 20%, in response to the publication of the Committee Climate Change report, Land use: Policies for a Net Zero UK. She notes, "The dairy sector takes its commitment to continuous improvement in the area of environmental sustainability very seriously and we firmly believe that agriculture can move to net zero. We fully agree with the need to reduce food waste and its impact on the environment, and happy to see the committee's report recognise the need to create a supportive environment for farmers to help them in making changes going forward. It is key that any changes asked for are based on consistent and strong scientific data. "However, we do not agree with the recommendation to cut dairy consumption by 20%. Dairy forms an important part of UK diets, beyond the mere provision of protein. It provides a range of vitamins and minerals that could not be easily substituted, leaving many consumers struggling to replace the nutrients they get from dairy.