The number of megafarms has grown fast. Our research found that UK megafarms increased from 974 in 2016 to 1,176 in 2023 – a rise of 20% in 7 years. We need to stop the spread and end factory farming.

We must stop lower-welfare egg imports. We've joined forces with @animalpolicyint.bsky.social, @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social, the British Free Range Egg Producers Association and the British Egg Industry Council to write to the UK Prime Minister.

UPDATE: Over 2,800 cows have been stranded at sea for over 60 days. We’ve written to the World Organisation for Animal Health and the Ambassador of Uruguay to the United Kingdom, demanding urgent action. Read more: bit.ly/4r8GJxj

Not only would it be incredibly cruel, but octopus farming would negatively impact already overexploited wild fish stocks. Don't let anyone tell you that farming octopus would be sustainable. #StopOctopusFarming

Great to see BBC coverage for The Ethical Dairy - a pioneering farm that keeps dairy calves with their mothers. 🐮🐮 Their journey to transitioning to this a cow-with-calf system has been turned into a documentary. Visit adairystory.com for more.

I was delighted to attend @ciwf.org.uk’s #EndTheCageAge reception last week. Earlier in the week, I urged the Minister to use the Animal Welfare Strategy to phase out cages and ensure all hens have the freedom to move.

“For too long, soil has been treated as dirt. However, it is the living skin of the planet. Every handful of healthy, living soil is a microcosm of life and a storehouse of carbon and water.”

No one is confused by food labels like "veggie burger" - consumers are perfectly capable of understanding what this means. Just like they're able to recognise that peanut butter doesn't come from cows & hot dogs have nothing to do with dogs. We're calling on Member States to reject this move.

Day 2 of #WAAW25: Dr Rebecca Doyle (ILRI & University of Edinburgh) is bringing the research perspective on how animal welfare is a vital tool in tackling antimicrobial resistance. ▶️ More: ow.ly/OIBH50Xu1Hr @fourpawsint.bsky.social @brookecharity.bsky.social @ciwf.org #Animals4AMR #AMR

We kick off #WAAW25 with Dr Naphtal Mwanziki (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Kenya), who shows how stronger welfare and husbandry practices help prevent antimicrobial resistance. ▶️ More: wfa.org/WAAW25 #Animals4AMR @fourpawsint.bsky.social @ciwf.org @brookecharity.bsky.social

"I will continue to press the government to bring forward legislation that ends the use of cages for good" Thank you to MP @adamjamesdance.bsky.social for attending our #EndTheCageAge parliamentary event & calling on the Government to ban cages for UK farmed animals.

Today, Co-op announced that it will meet its 100% cage-free commitment across its continental meat range by the end of the year - removing the use of sow stalls & farrowing crates. 👏 In 2018, Co-op banned cages for its fresh pork & now they've extended this.

Our message to world leaders and policymakers at #COP30 was loud and clear: we cannot solve the climate crisis without transforming the way we produce and consume food. Read more. ⬇️

"True kindness calls us to farm in harmony with nature, to choose food systems that respect animals and restore biodiversity, and to embrace diets that nourish both people and planet" - @philip-ciwf.bsky.social.

After a gruelling sea journey from Uruguay, over 2,900 cows had been stranded at sea near Türkiye after being refused entry to Bandirma Port due to administrative issues. Now they are set to endure another month at sea to return to Uruguay. (1/3) #BanLiveExports

After a gruelling sea journey from Uruguay, over 2,900 cows had been stranded at sea near Türkiye after being refused entry to Bandirma Port due to administrative issues. Now they are set to endure another month at sea to return to Uruguay. (1/3) #BanLiveExports

"Moving an industry towards more intensity is repeating the mistakes we made with land agriculture. It is absolutely not the way we should be going." Phil Brook, our Research & Education Manager, speaks to @harrywallop.co.uk about the welfare issues connected to land based salmon farms.

"Together, we can ensure that kindness extends beyond our human interactions to the way we treat the natural world. It means caring for the farmed animals whose lives are too often reduced to commodities" - @philip-ciwf.bsky.social

With the Government expected to publish its Animal Welfare Strategy before the end of the year, we're doing all we can to get action to phase out cages included. Read more: bit.ly/4hWe6PH #EndTheCageAge

Our food system is contributing to the climate crisis - but it's also increasingly vulnerable to it. Eloi Jose Wermann is just one of many farmers on the frontline. We're sharing his story & discussing potential solutions at #COP30 this week. Find out more: bit.ly/43SHdNO

'Hi everyone☺️I’m Benji and I drew this to help Compassion in World Farming’s #DrawtheLine campaign 🐓Chickens are incredible birds, and should be able to live good lives like all of us. But 7 million are kept in cages in the UK💔 Please share!🙏 @ciwf.org.uk @ciwf.org @philip-ciwf.bsky.social @ciwf.eu

Nicholas Ceolin, our Global Head of International Affairs, is currently on the ground at #COP30, calling for bold action to fix our broken food system. Read Nicholas' article for @commondreams.org here: bit.ly/4qSTImw

We're at #COP30 this week, sharing the stories of farmers like Paulo Ricardo Castoldi, whose livelihood has been hit by flooding, caused, in part by the climate crisis. Find out more: bit.ly/43SHdNO

“It’s no secret that I love beans. Not only are they delicious & affordable, they’re plant-based powerhouses that are packed with fibre, are a brilliant source of protein & live happily in your store cupboard for ages." Jamie Oliver is supporting a campaign to double UK bean consumption by 2028.

Olá, Brasil! We've arrived at #COP30. Industrial animal agriculture plays a major role in the climate crisis, so we're here to call for it to be given the attention it needs: bit.ly/4nLcrgQ

The cattle were loaded onto the ship in Uruguay & forced to endure a gruelling journey to Turkey. However, they have now been stranded off the coast of Turkey for 19 days after being denied entry to the port. #BanLiveExports

CO2 slaughter causes pain, fear & respiratory distress. Pigs will panic, fight for breath & eventually suffocate. Calls to phase out this cruel method must be followed.

Industrial animal agriculture is a leading driver of greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s also one of the sectors most vulnerable to climate impacts. Our report outlines how we can break this doom loop. ⬇️

"...without substantial changes to the way food is produced, we'll continue to struggle to reduce the environmental impact."

[email protected] and Ben Goldsmith have joined forces for this article exploring the urgent need to stop intensive pig farming in the US.

In the UK, caged hens have little more space than an A4 sheet of paper - the same size as this drawing. A big thank you to @chrisgpackham.bsky.social for supporting our #DrawTheLine campaign. His drawing will be part of an art installation next year, calling on the UK Government to #EndTheCageAge.

LAST CHANCE: Please ask your MP to attend our #EndTheCageAge Parliamentary reception next week. If you use our online action, it takes less than two minutes. ⬇️

Local councils are giving the green light to large-scale pig and poultry farms with patchy or non-existent climate data. These intensive farms are bad for animals, bad for us, and bad for the planet. Planning authorities must act accordingly. Article by @clarecarlile.bsky.social.

What if we told you 'cheap' meat isn't really cheap? We pay for it three times. At the supermarket checkout, through our taxes that help drive agricultural industrialisation & the clean-up cost to our health & the environment. Read the latest blog post from @philip-ciwf.bsky.social: bit.ly/4oXnbtO

"The global meat and dairy sector is “heading towards a cliff-edge” due to an “endemic” avoidance of any meaningful strategic focus on animal welfare, farmer livelihoods & environmental sustainability"

It is tragic that birds must be culled as a measure to prevent the spread of bird flu. Industrial farming reforms are essential to end the spread of this virus and reduce the risk of a global pandemic.

📢 40+ NGOs have written to the PM urging him to uphold the Aarhus Convention – the cornerstone of environmental justice The Convention protects your right to: ✅ Access environmental information ✅ Have a say in decisions that affect nature ✅ Seek environmental justice affordably

Locking cattle indoors and calling it ‘progress’? 🚫 In his blog post for @wclnews.bsky.social, Anthony Field, Head of our UK Team, warns that the Government’s methane plan risks worsening animal welfare while doing little for the planet. Read the full blog: bit.ly/43LuBrE

I was delighted to take part in a further podcast on #animalwelfare in Christianity and Islam with David Thomas and Martyn Ford. linktr.ee/animalrights... @philip-ciwf.bsky.social @ciwf.org.uk

If we stopped feeding grain to farmed animals, the global food system could feed an extra two billion people. Thank you to @plantbasednews.bsky.social for covering our #FoodNotFeed report.

“We cannot keep with this business-as-usual approach. It’s simply not working.” In his latest blog, Anthony Field @ciwf warns that Government’s methane plan risks worsening animal welfare without tackling the challenge of carbon emissions from cattle 🔗Read more: www.wcl.org.uk/a-more-robus...

Locking cattle indoors and calling it ‘progress’? 🚫 In his blog post for @wclnews.bsky.social, Anthony Field, Head of our UK Team, warns that the Government’s methane plan risks worsening animal welfare while doing little for the planet. Read the full blog: bit.ly/43LuBrE

Every year, millions of tonnes of food crops are wasted on factory farms. Instead of feeding people, they’re fed to animals trapped in cruel industrial systems. Animals that should be fed on products humans cannot eat. ✍️ Sign the open letter to global leaders: bit.ly/4hc5yDO #FoodNotFeed

Insect farming may be less sustainable than initially thought. A review highlights biodiversity risks, genetic contamination, circular economy flaws and the high carbon footprint of insect petfood as some of the core challenges. Article by @thegrocer.bsky.social.

Industrial animal agriculture squanders more edible grain than any other form of food waste. #FoodNotFeed

Misleading food labels are "unfair to consumers who simply don't have the information they need to avoid factory-farmed products" Anthony Field, Head of our UK Team, speaks to @thegrocer.bsky.social. ⬇️

"The industry shows extreme disregard for animal welfare... China’s development is in direct conflict with global values.” Jeff Zhou, our China Representative, speaking to Bloomberg on the rise of foie gras exports from China.

When we farm in harmony with nature wildlife returns and crops are more resilient. 🌱🦋

Just like us, farmed animals are sentient beings who can feel pain and joy - they deserve to be treated with Compassion. 💚

In case you missed it: This week, the European Commission announced its work plan for the upcoming year, but failed to include its promised ban on caged farming. Now we're stepping up our campaign to hold the Commission to account. #EndTheCageAge