Category: Rural Economies
Farm Case Study 7: June’s Farm, Rutland
June at June’s Farm, breeds Large Blacks crossed with Saddlebacks. The pigs are slowly grown, fed naturally, kept outside and… Read More
Factory Farming Investment Risks Event at the House of Commons
A public outcry has currently stalled the planning application for a colossal pig factory near Limavady in the picturesque landscape… Read More
New Film: Pig Business in Northern Ireland (2018)
90sec Trailer 12min Short Take action We need a ban on the building of pig factories! Take action today. Friends… Read More
In search of the elusive grass fed pigs
Grass Fed beef and lamb are becoming quite common it would seem. Having 4 stomachs, one in particular called the… Read More
Not just cruel to pigs – farmers are the other victims of intensive animal farming
Last Sunday was a big day for me. The Mail on Sunday ran my article about the dreadful conditions in… Read More
Tracy Worcester goes undercover to expose illegal practices in the UK pig industry
UK pig farm undercover exposé (10min version) Share Share UK pig farm undercover exposé (2min short) Share Late one evening… Read More
Guest Blog – The Beauty of Pastured Pork, from Roam Sticks
I’ve just walked back in from tending our pastured pigs. The complete process, including rotating them to new pasture, takes… Read More
A few good reasons to shop locally
For most of us, the weekly grocery shop consists of a trip to one of the UK’s big supermarkets where… Read More
Pigstagram: some of our favourite farmers on Instagram
Imports of cheaper pig meat have risen steadily since 2002. Over 50% of our pork is imported [1] and about… Read More
The Rise Of Intensive Pig Factories In Northern Ireland
Many people in Britain have long looked across the Atlantic in horror at the gigantic animal factories that have spread across… Read More
Our Top 6 Farm Supporters
Farms Not Factories believe that the provenance and traceability of the meat we eat must be of highest concern. It’s… Read More
Guest Blog: Swillington Farm – From Farm to Fork
Have a read of this guest blog written by Swillington Organic Farm. As well as being listed on our High… Read More