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Charities join forces to oppose Nocton
A powerful alliance of well-known charities and NGOs join forces to oppose plans for a 'mega-dairy' in Lincolnshire
Read moreDUCKS MISTREATED BY HANDLERS ON FREE-RANGE DUCK FARM
It has been reported by Sky News that a farmer who supplies free range ducks to Waitrose recruited a temporary contract team in his absence through ill health to manage the catching of the ducks.
Read moreCampaign to change law for hens in Washington State
Compassion in World Farming is delighted to support a new campaign to outlaw barren battery cages in the US state of Washington.
Read moreHelp pigs in Europe
Compassion is supporting an event at the European Parliament in Brussels to push MEPs and other policymakers from the European Commission and Council to pledge to improve the sustainability of pork production.
Read moreVaccination - a glimmer of hope in South Korea?
Compassion in World Farming was horrified to hear of the live burial of pigs in South Korea in response to foot and mouth disease (FMD). Our supporters and other animal groups are urging officials to ensure that only humane killing methods are…
Read moreNocton Dairies submit additional documents
Nocton Dairies submitted its revised planning application for a 3,700 cow 'mega-dairy' on 17th November, 2010. Compassion in World Farming vigorously opposes these plans due to animal welfare and environmental concerns.
Read moreSow stalls to be phased out in South Africa
Following intense lobbying by Compassion South Africa, the South African Pork Producers' Organisation has agreed to phase out the use of sow stalls.
Read moreThe Future of Food and Farming
A new Foresight Report "The Future of Food and Farming", published by the UK government on 24 January 2011, has been making waves in the media. The report puts huge emphasis on using science and technology to ensure food for all in the coming…
Read morePig 'mega-farm' proposal
The Soil Association has received a warning from the libel lawyers of Midland Pig Producers (MPP). This follows the Soil Association's strong objection to MPP's proposed factory farm at Foston. The proposed farm would keep up to 25,000 pigs…
Read moreBill Oddie on the Daily Politics Show
Bill Oddie conservationist and supporter of Compassion's "Cows Belong in Fields" campaign appeared on The Daily Politics Show (11th January 2011).
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