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Why we need to be honest with our kids about farming
Most farm toys, games and cartoons portray idyllic outdoor scenes, with rolling hills, rosy-cheeked farmers and happy animals. Here, we explore the forces perpetuating this farming myth – and why it's time to set our kids straight.
Read moreAnimals are “sentient” in New Zealand
New Zealand has recognised that animals are sentient beings
Read moreThe language of our movement – why words matter
Rudyard Kipling described “words” as mankind’s “most powerful drug”. We use them to challenge the vested interests keeping factory farming alive. But not all words are equal, of course. Here, we explore their power to help fix our broken food…
Read moreAvaaz petition to ban antibiotics overuse
Avaaz joins the fight against antimicrobial resistance
Read moreKofi Annan on eating less meat
The former secretary-general of the UN acknowledges that the global livestock industry is a major threat to the climate
Read moreWhat we can learn from the anti-smoking movement
The highly addictive, famously filthy habit of smoking is now, in many places, passé. It’s the result of decades of campaigning, which we explore here, unearthing the links with our movement against factory farming.
Read morePet food: misleading labelling?
BBC’s Rip Off Britain investigated the labelling of pet food
Read moreLandmark live exports ruling
The European Court of Justice has ruled that EU regulations on animal transport apply on journeys beyond the EU
Read moreWorld Earth day action
Last chance saloon for climate and big ag's role cannot be ignored
Read moreHere’s what political parties think about your food
With election fever mounting, parties are making big, bold promises on an almost daily basis. We’ve heard policies on everything from immigration to tax avoidance, but where do our leaders stand on getting better food onto the nation’s dining…
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