Environment

Kendall and Avery clash over environment claims

"I’ve come to see the NFU as a fundamentally anti-environment organisation. At almost every opportunity the NFU chooses the option which will harm the environment..."

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/business/business-news/kendall-and-avery-clash-over-environment-claims/38775.article

EU farm commissioner slams GM crops

'Genetically-modified crop production does not meet requirements for quality food, diverse diets and natural biodiversity, EU farm minister Dacian Ciolos has said.'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2011/05/05/126645/EU-farm-commissioner-slams-GM-crops.htm

'Super dairy' farmer flouts pollution rules

'One of the farmers behind plans for Britain’s first ‘super dairy’ has been ordered to pay £23,190 after flouting environmental regulations.'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2011/04/27/126516/39Super-dairy39-farmer-flouts-pollution-rules.htm

Observer Ethical Awards 2011: Shortlist

One of CAFFO's partners in campaigning against the 'super dairy' have been shortlisted for an award.

'Compassion In World Farming - Speaking up for those who can't speak up for themselves, CIWF campaigns for an end to cruel factory farming practices. Recent successes include a high profile campaign against the Nocton "mega dairy".'

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/may/05/observer-ethical-awards-2011-shortlist

http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/ethical_awards_finalist.aspx

Bill Oddie changes his name for farm animal welfare

'The TV presenter-comedian formerly known as Bill Oddie revealed on the morning of 1st April that he had changed his name to William Free-Range-Oddie.'

http://www.ciwf.org.uk/news/compassion_news/bill_oddie_changes_his_name_for_farm_animal_welfare.aspx

Forget the Royal Wedding: Prince Charles Crosses the Pond to Denounce Factory Farming

'Just days after the hullabaloo of his son William’s wedding, Prince Charles delivered a rousing speech on the evils of industrial agriculture...'

http://www.bnet.com/blog/food-industry/forget-the-royal-wedding-prince-charles-crosses-the-pond-to-denounce-factory-farming/3039

The Sustainable Prince

http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/04/the-sustainable-prince/

Women’s Institute to fight mega farms?

The Women’s Institute will vote whether to join the campaign against mega dairies at their June Annual General Meeting.

http://www.wspa.org.uk/Images/NIMC_WI_factsheet_tcm9-21764.pdf
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