dairy farming

• Prática agropecuária de criação e manejo de vacas leiteiras para a produção de leite e de outros derivados lácteos, como queijo, manteiga e iogurte. Também se refere à atividade econômica ou ao estabelecimento dedicado a essa criação.

The agricultural practice of breeding and raising dairy cows for the production of milk and other dairy products such as cheese, butter, and yogurt.

1. Milk production businessB1formal

   The agricultural practice of raising livestock, primarily cows, for the production of milk and other dairy products.

   Pecuária leiteira

   • Dairy farming is a major industry in New Zealand.
   • He inherited a dairy farming business from his grandfather.
   • Modern dairy farming uses advanced milking machines.

2. Animal husbandry sectorB2formal

   A branch of agriculture focused on the breeding, care, and management of dairy animals for milk yield.

   Pecuária leiteira

   • Dairy farming requires careful management of cattle nutrition.
   • The university offers a course on sustainable dairy farming practices.
   • Climate change is affecting dairy farming in many regions.