We can feed the world by shifting from livestock to plant-based solutions
World hunger persists as crops feed livestock, showing the need for plant-based solutions to tackle food security and environmental impact. It is predicted that an overwhelming 802 million humans around the world are suffering from the effects of hunger (the majority...
Farmed salmon escape in Norway threatening wildlife
Approximately 27,000 farmed salmon have escaped in Norway, triggering environmental concerns and a reward from Mowi to recapture them. Approximately 27,000 farmed salmon have escaped from a farm off the Norwegian coast. Global seafood company Mowi is offering a reward...
Majority of Brits oppose common farming practices in the UK
Data from Bryant Research has found that the vast majority of the British public opposes a range of common farming practices. For example, 94% of respondents disapprove of keeping chickens in a cage as small as an A4 sheet of paper, while 96% oppose keeping pigs in...
Behaviour-based training for drivers transporting pigs?
Driver training could significantly improve the welfare of pigs during transport and help ensure a more humane approach to this unavoidable part of the agricultural process. Transporting pigs is one of the most stressful moments in their lives, and poor handling by...
Are Australia’s meat and seafood industries greenwashing for profit?
Demand for eco-friendly products is on the rise. Is Australia’s meat and seafood industry using greenwashing to exploit environmentally conscious consumers? Although the term “greenwashing” has been around for decades, discussions about it have gained momentum in...
