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This farming technique could help Australia feed the world in uncertain times

This farming technique could help Australia feed the world in uncertain times

Australia’s food-rich regions feed the nation, but a year of storms and floods has repeatedly tested them and added to soaring prices for fresh fruit and vegetables. Weather-related events are expected to increase in the future, but supply shortages across the country this year could be a thing of the past as growers use their …

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Chickens in a factory farm

Most Brits think factory farming puts money first over animal welfare and the planet

A majority of UK adults believe the factory farming sector is ignoring the climate crisis and animal welfare in favor of higher profit margins, according to a new study. Animal welfare charity Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) commissioned YouGov to conduct public opinion research on existing farming systems. The data revealed that 69% of UK …

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Antimicrobial resistance: how factory farming is destroying our planet

The health and well-being of animals, humans and our planet are interdependent. Poor animal health and welfare in intensive farming has a negative impact on food safety, our environment and the climate Photo: Harsha Doriya/World Animal Protection Factory farming or intensive food animal farming is the intensive and confined farming of animals such as pigs, …

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