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This is true. But, some places like native grasslands have no other viable economic use other than raising cattle/beef. These grasslands are fed by rainfall so
by kickout 4y ago
This is true. But, some places like native grasslands have no other viable economic use other than raising cattle/beef. These grasslands are fed by rainfall so the displacement cost is zero.
Different story when there are competeing interests for the land and inefficient uses (I.e growing alfalfa in a desert) are adapted and cemented into law. It’s complicated no doubt.
- colordrops 4y agoSure, though I believe the vast majority of cattle are not raised on rainfall-fed grassland. Yes, very complicated. The issue is definitely going to come to a head when the authorities have no option but to start pulling water rights.
- kickout 4y agoYou are correct most beef is grain fed or at least grain finished. I believe that can be changed easily enough though. It’s an economic choice they make to grain finish, not necessarily an ecological one.