A plan to create one of Europe’s largest livestock farms, sparking 15,000 objections...
Local residents and environmental groups warn of health risks, pollution, and climate impact from plans to create a chicken and pig megafarm that will spread across the villages of Methwold and Feltwell.
Local residents and environmental groups warn of health risks, pollution, and climate impact from plans to create a chicken and pig megafarm that will spread across the villages of Methwold and Feltwell.
15,000 say no: Norfolk’s ‘megafarm’ plans face backlash
Local residents and environmental groups warn of health risks, pollution, and climate impact from massive farm expansion
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 8:53 AM
A plan to create one of Europe’s largest livestock farms, sparking 15,000 objections...
Local residents and environmental groups warn of health risks, pollution, and climate impact from plans to create a chicken and pig megafarm that will spread across the villages of Methwold and Feltwell.
Local residents and environmental groups warn of health risks, pollution, and climate impact from plans to create a chicken and pig megafarm that will spread across the villages of Methwold and Feltwell.
As Norfolk becomes the "megafarm capital of Europe," concerns grow over the long-term environmental impact.
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Norfolk’s megafarm surge: the hidden cost of cheap food
Norfolk's rapid rise in megafarms raises concerns over environmental damage, animal welfare,and the cost of cheap food
eastangliabylines.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
As Norfolk becomes the "megafarm capital of Europe," concerns grow over the long-term environmental impact.
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Poultry megafarm in Shropshire halted over river pollution concerns
Poultry megafarm in Shropshire halted over river pollution concerns
Planning permission quashed by high court after officials failed to consider impact of spreading manure on land
Planning permission for a poultry megafarm in Shropshire has been overturned in a ruling that campaigners have welcomed as a win for cleaner rivers.
The judgment on Tuesday upheld a judicial review by Dr Alison Caffyn, who argued that Shropshire council had failed to take into account all the environmental impacts of an industrial chicken unit containing 230,000 birds at any one time when it granted planning permission. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Poultry megafarm in Shropshire halted over river pollution concerns
870,000 chickens, 14,000 pigs—Cranswick’s mega-farm in Norfolk could be one of Europe’s largest—but 15,000 objections suggest big problems ahead.
@owensennitt.bsky.social reports
#MegaFarm #Norfolk #FarmingFuture
@owensennitt.bsky.social reports
#MegaFarm #Norfolk #FarmingFuture
15,000 say no: Norfolk’s ‘megafarm’ plans face backlash
Local residents and environmental groups warn of health risks, pollution, and climate impact from massive farm expansion
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 3:26 PM
870,000 chickens, 14,000 pigs—Cranswick’s mega-farm in Norfolk could be one of Europe’s largest—but 15,000 objections suggest big problems ahead.
@owensennitt.bsky.social reports
#MegaFarm #Norfolk #FarmingFuture
@owensennitt.bsky.social reports
#MegaFarm #Norfolk #FarmingFuture
UK High Court Overturns 200,000-Bird Megafarm Approval in Shropshire
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UK High Court Overturns 200,000-Bird Megafarm Approval in Shropshire
On the 17th of June 2025, the UK High Court quashed planning permission for a proposed 200,000-bird intensive poultry unit at Felton Butler, near Shrewsbury, marking a significant victory for…
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July 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
UK High Court Overturns 200,000-Bird Megafarm Approval in Shropshire
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“The number of intensive farms in Norfolk has shot up by 20% over the past decade, with the county now dubbed the ‘megafarm capital of Europe’.
Figures from campaign group Compassion in World Farming show there are now 147 industrial-scale farms housing 25,873,309 animals in Norfolk.”
Figures from campaign group Compassion in World Farming show there are now 147 industrial-scale farms housing 25,873,309 animals in Norfolk.”
Norfolk’s megafarm surge: the hidden cost of cheap food
Norfolk's rapid rise in megafarms raises concerns over environmental damage, animal welfare,and the cost of cheap food
eastangliabylines.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
“The number of intensive farms in Norfolk has shot up by 20% over the past decade, with the county now dubbed the ‘megafarm capital of Europe’.
Figures from campaign group Compassion in World Farming show there are now 147 industrial-scale farms housing 25,873,309 animals in Norfolk.”
Figures from campaign group Compassion in World Farming show there are now 147 industrial-scale farms housing 25,873,309 animals in Norfolk.”
15,000 objections and counting! Cranswick’s mega-farm proposal in Norfolk is facing fierce opposition.
Will the planning committee listen?
@owensennitt.bsky.social reports
#Norfolk #MegaFarm #EnvironmentalImpact
Will the planning committee listen?
@owensennitt.bsky.social reports
#Norfolk #MegaFarm #EnvironmentalImpact
15,000 say no: Norfolk’s ‘megafarm’ plans face backlash
Local residents and environmental groups warn of health risks, pollution, and climate impact from massive farm expansion
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 7:34 AM
15,000 objections and counting! Cranswick’s mega-farm proposal in Norfolk is facing fierce opposition.
Will the planning committee listen?
@owensennitt.bsky.social reports
#Norfolk #MegaFarm #EnvironmentalImpact
Will the planning committee listen?
@owensennitt.bsky.social reports
#Norfolk #MegaFarm #EnvironmentalImpact
The firm’s water grab in arid La Paz County left locals parched—and pissed.
Arizona governor moves to rein in groundwater-guzzling Saudi megafarm
The firm's water grab in arid La Paz County left locals parched—and pissed.
www.motherjones.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
The firm’s water grab in arid La Paz County left locals parched—and pissed.
In Stow Bedon, a pig mega-farm’s ammonia fumes have residents choking.
Is this the future of farming in Norfolk?
Owen Sennitt reports
#MegaFarm #Pollution #PublicHealth #Norfolk
Is this the future of farming in Norfolk?
Owen Sennitt reports
#MegaFarm #Pollution #PublicHealth #Norfolk
15,000 say no: Norfolk’s ‘megafarm’ plans face backlash
Local residents and environmental groups warn of health risks, pollution, and climate impact from massive farm expansion
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 5, 2024 at 7:14 AM
In Stow Bedon, a pig mega-farm’s ammonia fumes have residents choking.
Is this the future of farming in Norfolk?
Owen Sennitt reports
#MegaFarm #Pollution #PublicHealth #Norfolk
Is this the future of farming in Norfolk?
Owen Sennitt reports
#MegaFarm #Pollution #PublicHealth #Norfolk
A great win, with national implications. At last, councils will have to take into account the cumulative effects of livestock factories on river catchments.
It's all about increments of excrement.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It's all about increments of excrement.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Poultry megafarm in Shropshire halted over river pollution concerns
Planning permission quashed by high court after officials failed to consider impact of spreading manure on land
www.theguardian.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A great win, with national implications. At last, councils will have to take into account the cumulative effects of livestock factories on river catchments.
It's all about increments of excrement.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It's all about increments of excrement.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
As Norfolk becomes the "megafarm capital of Europe," concerns grow over the long-term environmental impact.
This raises urgent questions about the cost of cheap food. Intensive livestock farming may meet demand, but at what environmental price?
@owensennitt.bsky.social reports.
This raises urgent questions about the cost of cheap food. Intensive livestock farming may meet demand, but at what environmental price?
@owensennitt.bsky.social reports.
Norfolk’s megafarm surge: the hidden cost of cheap food
Norfolk's rapid rise in megafarms raises concerns over environmental damage, animal welfare,and the cost of cheap food
eastangliabylines.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 6:25 AM
As Norfolk becomes the "megafarm capital of Europe," concerns grow over the long-term environmental impact.
This raises urgent questions about the cost of cheap food. Intensive livestock farming may meet demand, but at what environmental price?
@owensennitt.bsky.social reports.
This raises urgent questions about the cost of cheap food. Intensive livestock farming may meet demand, but at what environmental price?
@owensennitt.bsky.social reports.
🚨 BREAKING! Plans for a 32,000 bird megafarm on the River Kennet have been REJECTED by West Berkshire Council 🥂🥳
Huge congratulations to the local community who fought tirelessly to protect this precious chalk stream. 🙌
Read the full story here 👉 riveractionuk.com/news/megafar...
Huge congratulations to the local community who fought tirelessly to protect this precious chalk stream. 🙌
Read the full story here 👉 riveractionuk.com/news/megafar...
Plans for 32,000-bird “Megafarm” on the River Kennet Rejected - River Action UK
Berkshire factory farm plans rejected in win for river campaigners A major win for river campaigners has been secured in Berkshire. Plans for a 32,000-bird egg production unit near Marsh Benham, clo...
riveractionuk.com
August 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🚨 BREAKING! Plans for a 32,000 bird megafarm on the River Kennet have been REJECTED by West Berkshire Council 🥂🥳
Huge congratulations to the local community who fought tirelessly to protect this precious chalk stream. 🙌
Read the full story here 👉 riveractionuk.com/news/megafar...
Huge congratulations to the local community who fought tirelessly to protect this precious chalk stream. 🙌
Read the full story here 👉 riveractionuk.com/news/megafar...
"a bad day for the sustainable production of British meat" - if you count an aircraft-hanger's worth of chicken poop burdening the river catchment, causing algal blooms, filling the air with ammonia & aerosol particles as sustainable.
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2037...
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2037...
Megafarm in countryside rejected as developers mourn ‘bad day' for British meat
A food producer has described the rejection of its US-style megafarm as "a bad day for the sustainable production of British meat".
www.express.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"a bad day for the sustainable production of British meat" - if you count an aircraft-hanger's worth of chicken poop burdening the river catchment, causing algal blooms, filling the air with ammonia & aerosol particles as sustainable.
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2037...
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2037...
Plan for Norfolk megafarm rejected by councillors over environmental concerns
Plan for Norfolk megafarm rejected by councillors over environmental concerns
Application, submitted by Cranswick, would have created one of the largest industrial poultry and pig units in Europe
A megafarm which would have produced almost one million chickens and pigs at any one time has been blocked by councillors in Norfolk over climate change and environmental concerns.
Councillors on King’s Lynn and West Norfolk borough council unanimously rejected an application to build what would have been one of the largest industrial poultry and pig units in Europe. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Plan for Norfolk megafarm rejected by councillors over environmental concerns
So if our demand for cheap food results in farmers having to create #megafarms to survive, what is the answer?
Cranswick plans to create a chicken & pig #megafarm that will spread across 2 villages. Residents fear pollution.
Something has to give.
#Farming #FoodSecurity
Cranswick plans to create a chicken & pig #megafarm that will spread across 2 villages. Residents fear pollution.
Something has to give.
#Farming #FoodSecurity
15,000 say no: Norfolk’s ‘megafarm’ plans face backlash
Local residents and environmental groups warn of health risks, pollution, and climate impact from massive farm expansion
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 8:30 AM
So if our demand for cheap food results in farmers having to create #megafarms to survive, what is the answer?
Cranswick plans to create a chicken & pig #megafarm that will spread across 2 villages. Residents fear pollution.
Something has to give.
#Farming #FoodSecurity
Cranswick plans to create a chicken & pig #megafarm that will spread across 2 villages. Residents fear pollution.
Something has to give.
#Farming #FoodSecurity
Factory farms are skirting climate rules in dozens of applications.
One megafarm in Norfolk planned to raise nearly 900,000 animals – without assessing its climate emissions.
Councils refused permission after public pressure. Others haven’t.
One megafarm in Norfolk planned to raise nearly 900,000 animals – without assessing its climate emissions.
Councils refused permission after public pressure. Others haven’t.
Emissions scandal: factory farms fail to declare climate impacts
Applications for giant UK livestock factory farms are ignoring climate emissions, despite a landmark Supreme Court ruling
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Factory farms are skirting climate rules in dozens of applications.
One megafarm in Norfolk planned to raise nearly 900,000 animals – without assessing its climate emissions.
Councils refused permission after public pressure. Others haven’t.
One megafarm in Norfolk planned to raise nearly 900,000 animals – without assessing its climate emissions.
Councils refused permission after public pressure. Others haven’t.
Hoping to move to a megafarm model where the government pays them to NOT make cars
April 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Hoping to move to a megafarm model where the government pays them to NOT make cars
But now that I know, it all makes sense! Those megafarm barons push every possible avenue to fill more and more of daily life with corn. We already know this, it's why fucking everything has corn in it these days. Corn is useful but it's not THAT useful- It just grows profitably on megafarm land.
June 18, 2026 at 10:54 AM
But now that I know, it all makes sense! Those megafarm barons push every possible avenue to fill more and more of daily life with corn. We already know this, it's why fucking everything has corn in it these days. Corn is useful but it's not THAT useful- It just grows profitably on megafarm land.
Communities in Croatia are mounting resistance against the Chicken King who wants to turn the 'Amazon of Europe' paradise into an industrial zone.
Saving the ‘Amazon of Europe’ from Big Ag’s next megafarm - Greenpeace International
Europe’s biggest poultry player, MHP Group, led by billionaire ‘Chicken King’ Yuriy Kosiuk wants to turn this paradise region, right where the rivers Drava and Mura meet into an industrial zone to house 1.8 million chickens annually. Not here, not anywhere.
act.gp
September 27, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Communities in Croatia are mounting resistance against the Chicken King who wants to turn the 'Amazon of Europe' paradise into an industrial zone.
Arizonans can’t afford a Saudi mega farm sucking our groundwater dry. I’m going to do everything in my power to keep holding them accountable.
www.courthousenews.com/megafarm-see...
www.courthousenews.com/megafarm-see...
Megafarm seeks pause in Arizona groundwater public nuisance case
Though the law allows for virtually unlimited pumping in rural Arizona, Attorney General Kris Mayes says Fondomonte violates public nuisance laws by overdrawing water, drying wells and subsiding land ...
www.courthousenews.com
March 30, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Arizonans can’t afford a Saudi mega farm sucking our groundwater dry. I’m going to do everything in my power to keep holding them accountable.
www.courthousenews.com/megafarm-see...
www.courthousenews.com/megafarm-see...
Norfolk has been dubbed the "megafarm capital of Europe" after our research found that the number of industrial farms in the area had shot up by 20% over the last decade to over 100.
The rejection of the latest planning application is welcome news.
The rejection of the latest planning application is welcome news.
Megafarm in countryside rejected as developers mourn ‘bad day' for British meat
A food producer has described the rejection of its US-style megafarm as "a bad day for the sustainable production of British meat".
www.express.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Norfolk has been dubbed the "megafarm capital of Europe" after our research found that the number of industrial farms in the area had shot up by 20% over the last decade to over 100.
The rejection of the latest planning application is welcome news.
The rejection of the latest planning application is welcome news.
When people and nature push back against destructive forces, beautiful things can happen.
A fiercely dedicated community in Croatia is fighting to keep a megafarm from destroying an area widely known as the ‘Amazon of Europe’.
A fiercely dedicated community in Croatia is fighting to keep a megafarm from destroying an area widely known as the ‘Amazon of Europe’.
Saving the ‘Amazon of Europe’ from Big Ag’s next megafarm - Greenpeace International
Europe’s biggest poultry player, MHP Group, led by billionaire ‘Chicken King’ Yuriy Kosiuk wants to turn this paradise region, right where the rivers Drava and Mura meet into an industrial zone to hou...
act.gp
August 23, 2026 at 12:41 PM
When people and nature push back against destructive forces, beautiful things can happen.
A fiercely dedicated community in Croatia is fighting to keep a megafarm from destroying an area widely known as the ‘Amazon of Europe’.
A fiercely dedicated community in Croatia is fighting to keep a megafarm from destroying an area widely known as the ‘Amazon of Europe’.
15,000 objections and counting! Cranswick’s Norfolk mega-farm proposal - to rear 870,000 chickens at any one time - is facing fierce opposition. Will the planning committee listen?
15,000 say no: Norfolk’s ‘megafarm’ plans face backlash
Local residents and environmental groups warn of health risks, pollution, and climate impact from massive farm expansion
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 11:01 PM
15,000 objections and counting! Cranswick’s Norfolk mega-farm proposal - to rear 870,000 chickens at any one time - is facing fierce opposition. Will the planning committee listen?
They want us to leave our smaller Canadian dairy farms totally open to US megafarm competition. If our dairy farms die, our independent and safe food suppy is put at risk. And who leads the inspection of the US food supply? Trump appointees.
July 23, 2026 at 10:49 PM
They want us to leave our smaller Canadian dairy farms totally open to US megafarm competition. If our dairy farms die, our independent and safe food suppy is put at risk. And who leads the inspection of the US food supply? Trump appointees.