The article highlights the impact of extreme heat and dry conditions over the past two months in Apulian agriculture, affecting both crops and livestock. Farmers are incurring increased costs due to the necessity of providing constant water and energy for cooling systems, leading to a significant decrease in milk production. Gianluca Gigante, a bovine breeder, reports that cows have been producing an average of 7-8 liters less milk per day, resulting in a substantial daily loss of 1,200 liters for a barn with 160 lactating cows. Despite the challenge of meeting demand with reduced production, the article notes that the heat has had one minor advantage: cows are consuming less dry matter due to increased water consumption.