Report by the University of Melbourne warns that many foods are under threat . It says that heatwaves will cause livestock like cattle to suffer heat stress . Beef and pork likely to become tougher while chicken will become stringer . Onions and beetroot crops are likely to produce smaller sized vegetables . Carrots will lose their distinctive flavour and take on an unpleasant texture . Milk yields can decrease by 10-25 per cent during heat waves , report warns . Protein levels in milk may also fall meaning cheese will decline in quality .
Report by University of Melbourne warns that many foods are under threat . It says that heatwaves will cause livestock like cattle to suffer heat stress . Beef and pork likely to become tougher while chicken will become stringer . Onions and beetroot crops are likely to produce smaller sized vegetables . Carrots will lose their distinctive flavour and take on an unpleasant texture . Milk yields can decrease by 10-25 per cent during heat waves , report warns . Protein levels in milk may also fall meaning cheese will decline in quality .