How factory farms produce ‘ghost’ food waste that could feed billions of people
In natural farming systems, cows eat grass and chickens peck for insects
The Vision for Agriculture and Food
The European Commission recently published its Vision for the Future of Agriculture and Food.
Ending the cage age
Philip Lymbery discusses the ongoing fight for a future where ethical farming, animal welfare and environmental sustainability work hand in hand to feed the world
The day I made Joanna Lumley cry – and why it was worth it
Imagine working with a major celebrity and then finding that you’ve made them cry!
‘Higher welfare’? Why we need to know more about horrifying reality of how food is produced
Better education for children about nature and better food labelling would go a long way to protect the planet
Labour government’s ‘eat meat’ campaign flies in face of medical advice
While the NHS advises people not to ‘eat too much red, processed or fatty meat’, the Let's Eat Balanced campaign says red meat is an important part of a healthy diet
Why modern-day Greyfriars Bobbies can teach humans about loyalty and compassion
It’s that time of year when we’ve had chance to recharge our batteries and spend time with family and friends, creating memories to take with us into the year ahead.
Eight highlights (and lowlights) about our relationship with animals from 2024
Considerable progress on animal welfare was made in 2024 but there is still much to do
Slaughterhouse workers singing ‘merry Christmas’ to petrified turkey should make everyone think twice
The majority of turkeys, an estimated 90 per cent, are reared intensively, with many in appalling conditions
River pollution: ‘Muck Map’ reveals which parts of Scotland have a manure problem
More than 33,000 tonnes of manure are produced in the UK every day by intensive pig and poultry farms – enough to fill 2,500 double-decker buses