Case Study: Romshed Farm, Kent
Farmer Fidelity Weston showed us around Romshed Farm and explained on how regenerative farming can revolutionise the way we view agriculture.
Building a Just Transition in UK Farming
Farming
Ending factory farming fairly. Supporting farmers. Protecting animals, people, and planet.
The UK’s food system is at a crossroads. While factory farming continues to grow, forward-looking farmers are proving there’s a better way – one that works for animals, the environment, and farm businesses.
Our latest research shows that raising animals in natural environments like woodlands can produce high-welfare food at competitive prices while tackling climate change.
Just Transition Business Case Report
The Just Transition Business Case Report presents evidence-based pathways for transitioning from intensive animal agriculture to low-input systems which improve financial resilence for farmers and provide better outcomes for the climate and animals, with a particular focus on the benefits of integrating trees into pasture.
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Case Studies
Case Study: Brodoclea Woodland Farm, Scotland
At Brodoclea, pigs are not confined in sheds. Instead, they roam through 21 woodland paddocks in a system known as agroforestry.
Case Study: Planton Farm, Shropshire
At the heart of Planton’s work is holistic planned grazing—a system that works with nature instead of against it. They’ve introduced simple but powerful ideas that other farms could follow.
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What is a Just Transition?
Discover how a Just Transition can move us away from factory farming towards higher-welfare, sustainable farming that works for animals, farmers and the planet.
What is factory farming and why is it such a huge problem
A billion animals a year suffer unimaginable cruelty and pain on factory farms across the UK. And it’s legal.
Shocking facts about factory farming and why we need change
Many people hear "factory farming" and think of large barns, crowded animals, and mass production. But the reality is far darker than most imagine.
Upland farmers face uncertain future under government’s land use plans
Plans announced by the Environment Secretary could see some farms in England taken out of food production in a shift that raises big questions about the future of our food system.
Factory farming is fuelling the next animal health crisis
A new report warns the UK isn’t fully prepared for major animal disease outbreaks like bird flu and foot and mouth - something the government can’t afford to overlook.
DEFRA abruptly halts sustainable farming scheme
This sudden decision has left thousands of farmers without a clear pathway to access agri-environmental schemes, threatening progress towards more sustainable and humane farming practices in the UK.
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FAQs
1. What is a Just Transition in farming?
A Just Transition means changing from harmful, factory farming to ways of farming that are better for animals, farmers, and the planet. It’s about helping farms make a good living while producing better food, protecting nature, and fighting climate change.
2. Why is factory farming a problem?
Factory farming often prioritises quantity over welfare. Animals are kept in confined conditions, which can harm their health and wellbeing. It also has significant environmental impacts, including deforestation, water pollution, and high greenhouse gas emissions.
3. What are low-input, sustainable farming systems?
These farming methods aim to grow food with fewer chemicals and less processed animal feed. They often involve things like planting trees in fields, moving animals around to let grass recover, and giving animals space to act naturally.
4. How does a Just Transition benefit farmers?
Farmers see lower costs and healthier animals. For example, animals with access to natural food sources need less purchased feed, veterinary bills can be lower, and farms become better able to cope with sudden changes in the market or weather.
5. What support is available for farmers making the transition?
Farmers can get help through government schemes like the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), Countryside Stewardship, and Landscape Recovery, which pay for nature-friendly practices like healthy soil, tree planting, and better animal care.
6. Are there real-world examples of this working?
Yes. Farms like Brodoclea Woodland Farm in Scotland and Planton Farm in Shropshire have successfully implemented nature-friendly practices. Their pigs, chickens, and other animals thrive under trees with space to forage and express natural behaviours—reducing feed costs and improving animal health.
7. How does this help tackle climate change?
Sustainable farming practices, like planting trees in fields and using fewer chemicals, can store more carbon in soil and vegetation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve biodiversity on farms.
8. Can sustainable farming still produce enough food?
Yes. The aim isn’t to produce less food, but to produce it differently. Using fewer chemicals and inputs can still produce high-quality, high-welfare food, while maintaining competitive yields and improving farm resilience.
9. How can I support a Just Transition?
You can support campaigns calling for government backing for sustainable farming, choose high-welfare products where possible, and spread awareness about nature-friendly farming practices. As a first step, you can sign our No Future for Factory Farming petition - We need as many signatures as possible to show the UK government that the public demands an end to the building and expansion of existing factory farms in the UK.
It's time to end factory farming
Factory farming is not reformable. It’s built on a foundation of cruelty, where animals exist only to be exploited, profits are deemed more important than lives, and abuses are inevitable. The Cranswick scandal is a stark reminder that no amount of “welfare policies” or cameras will ever stop the suffering when animals are treated as commodities.
We must demand a full-scale transformation. We need a future where farm animals live freely, in respectful systems that protect their well-being, support farmers, and heal the planet. That future starts now.
Call for an end to cruel factory farming
Sign our petition to the UK government and let them know that there is no future for factory farming.
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