Almarai,the largest dairy business in Saudi Arabia, has purchased land in California to grow alfalfa for its cattle – and it’s rubbing some people the wrong wayIf you are the largest dairy producer in Saudi Arabia and you are running out of water to grow cattle feed, and there’s only one thing to do whether you want to stay in business: move shopping.
Which is precisely what dairy giant Almarai has done,undertaking a global search for land and water to grow alfalfa to feed its dairy cows. The search brought Almarai to a most surprising set: California, which is suffering its worst drought in recorded history. Related: Californians warned to keep conserving water despite heavy rains Related: How one man plans to form billions selling Mojave desert water Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com