Factory Farming Archives

May 4 2026 | Meghann Cant

Feeding Grain To Farmed Animals Wastes Human Food

Giving human-edible grain to farmed animals wastes enough food to feed two billion people. This report explains why a shift to “food not feed” is imperative. READ MORE

Apr 28 2026 | Robert Davy

A More Plant-Based World Would Reshape Agricultural Work

The EAT-Lancet Commission recommends a global shift to plant-rich diets. How would this impact the labor force? READ MORE

Apr 22 2026 | karol orzechowski

Global Animal Slaughter Statistics & Charts

In this resource, updated with the latest available data, we aggregate and explore trends in animal slaughter around the world using UN FAO data tracked since 1960. READ MORE

Apr 17 2026 | Meghann Cant

The Impact Of The European Chicken Commitment

Transitioning to European Chicken Commitment standards improves food safety, but increases production costs and environmental impacts. READ MORE

Apr 14 2026 | Meghann Cant

Animal Welfare Belongs In Sustainable Development Goals

This report makes the case for integrating animal health and welfare into the United Nations’ global sustainable development framework. READ MORE

Apr 10 2026 | Meghann Cant

Effective Legal Strategies For Defending Animal Activists

A legal expert explores “Plan-B” strategies that could help animal rights activists win court cases through technical arguments rather than political ones. READ MORE

Apr 2 2026 | Meghann Cant

Improving The Welfare Of Indonesia’s Laying Ducks

In Indonesia, ducks used for eggs face severe welfare issues in battery cages. Transitioning to cage-free systems can improve their health and behavior. READ MORE

Mar 27 2026 | Amy Brewer

What Does “Positive Animal Welfare” Mean To Farmers?

This study explores how farmers and industry experts interpret the term “positive animal welfare,” revealing gaps between scientific definitions and how welfare is understood and discussed in everyday farm practice. READ MORE

Mar 25 2026 | Andrea Polanco

Tactics In Practice: The Data Behind Corporate Outreach

This deep dive explores the data on corporate outreach efforts that push companies to adopt higher-welfare animal products (e.g., cage-free eggs), examining what drives companies to act, how pledges are secured, and the factors that influence successful follow-through. READ MORE

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