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

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#norfolk #megafarm #pigfarm #chickenfarm #planningapplication #cranswick #Methwold #Feltwell

Methwold Parish Council vote against plans for 'megafarm' Food producer Cranswick is applying to expand an existing site to rear more animals.

Update on the ongoing Methwold Feltwell #megafarm saga...

Methwold Parish Council vote against plans for 'megafarm' -

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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

A plan to create one of Europe’s largest livestock farms, sparking 15,000 objections, is nearing its final decision. Cranswick’s plans to create a chicken and pig #megafarm that will spread across the villages of Methwold and Feltwell is expected to come before planners early next year.

Bird flu detected in Dereham as cases in Norfolk grow The birds will be humanely culled and protection zones have been put in place.

At a time where there is much debate about a poultry #megafarm in Methwold & Feltwell Norfolk (See 🧵), we hear of cases of avian flu at a poultry farm in Watton, ~15 miles away.

The virus led to millions of infected birds being culled between 2021 and 2023.

Via BBC News

Am told by farmer that cattle fed on grass do not produce #methane in same quantity as indoor cows fed on feed.

But dairy farmers are being forced to go #megafarm to be profitable.

So is not the real answer pay more for #milk from cows eating grass & make local dairy farming sustainable?

#Bovaer

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

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

A simple solution, join me and boycott factory-farmed chickens and pig meat - STOP buying them and they will stop producing them!!
#MegaFarm #Pollution #PublicHealth #animalwelfare
#GoVegan

A simple solution, join me and boycott factory-farmed chickens - STOP buying them and they will stop producing them!!
#MegaFarm #Pollution #PublicHealth #animalwelfare #GoVegan

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

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

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

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

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

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