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The AGtivist shines a light on the abuse faced by vets in the intensive farming sector

A day in the life of a vet or health inspector working within intensive food systems reveals a culture of intimidation and harassment

Intensive farming Animal welfare

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“Our countryside is being drenched in pesticides” as typical roast dinner found to contain 100 chemicals

Pesticides Environment and ethics

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The AGtivist: Greenpeace takes on mega-meat giant, JBS, ahead of $2.5bn expansion into Nigeria

Activism Animal welfare Meat

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98% of eco claims made by Big Food, found to be “greenwashing”

The world’s big meat and dairy companies are often called out for their greenwashing, but just how pervasive has it become?

Climate change Environment and ethics

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Riverford calls for ban on glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant

It's in the bread, beer, cereal, and baked goods we buy but 79% of people have never even heard of it. Riverford's research leads a new campaign to get glyphosate off our food.

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The AGtivist finds: Independent farms squeezed out by a system that rewards scale and uniformity

A new investigation based on dozens of interviews with European farmers, unions, and industry experts, gives the 'little guy' a rare voice, and insight into the growing challenges faced by independents

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Mackerel is no longer sustainable. So, what fish can we eat?

As Waitrose removes all fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel from its shelves, Lizzie Rivera asks whether fish can ever be a sustainable choice?