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United Kingdom: Campaigners warn against rise of the 'mega-farms'

2013-05-12 01:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Independent: Farming in the British Isles is on the verge of a dramatic step towards industrialisation with the establishment of "mega-farms" for salmon, pigs and cows, which opponents claim put the environment and human health at risk. The Government signalled its backing yesterday for large-scale farms ahead of an announcement this week of a timetable for plans for a 25,000-capacity pig farm in Derbyshire. A decision on a planned 1,000-cow dairy unit in Wales is also imminent. Pressure to meet growing demand...

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