February 27th, 2015
Roundup on Roundup

Glyphosate is a toxic ingredient in Monsanto’s chemical herbicide, Roundup and is used on corn and soya crops. A Massachusetts… Read More

February 24th, 2015
Press Release: Pig ‘factory’ plan thrown out

The decision this week to refuse permission for one of Britain’s first industrial-style farms, housing 25,000 pigs, has been welcomed… Read More

February 24th, 2015
Factory pig rearing doesn’t work – the costs are too high

The Environment Agency’s (EA) decision to refuse a permit for a 25,000 intensive pig rearing facility near Foston in Derbyshire… Read More

December 18th, 2014
Guest blog: Making a noise vs creating a Hubbub

Today, we’ve got a guest blog from our wonderful supporters, Hubbub! Hubbub takes a fresh approach to communicating environmental issues,… Read More

December 5th, 2014
Save our bacon: why we need to conserve rare breeds

Pig breeding since the 1950s has orientated around pigs which produce the best cuts of meat for the lowest cost…. Read More

October 17th, 2014
The Corporate Takeover of Our Food System

Until the 1950s most food was produced by small and mid-size family farms in ways that were both environmentally and… Read More

October 17th, 2014
FarmDrop ~ Reconnecting our Supply Chain

Want to support farmers who are raising pigs ethically? Take the Pig Pledge today and vote with your wallet every… Read More

October 16th, 2014
Wrecking Rural Economies & Communities

Farming has always exerted a strong influence on the rural landscape and it’s people, shaping it physically, providing economic stability… Read More

October 16th, 2014
Purton House Organics ~ Engaging With Their Community

Want to support farmers who are raising pigs ethically? Take the Pig Pledge today and vote with your wallet every… Read More

October 15th, 2014
Dean Forest Food Hub ~ Linking Producers and Consumers

Want to support farmers who are raising pigs ethically? Take the Pig Pledge today and vote with your wallet every… Read More

October 9th, 2014
Progress in Agriculture Doesn’t Have to Mean Leaving the Past Behind

If we are to continue being able to feed the world’s rapidly growing population sustainably, innovation and expert knowledge will… Read More

October 6th, 2014
Feeding Our Food; the important issues

The analogy of farms as factories goes beyond the sheer volume of meat produced and the efficiency and relentless pace… Read More