Certified Factory Farming
October 6, 2026
A chicken can be bred to grow so quickly that she struggles to walk and still be raised on a farm certified by a
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A chicken can be bred to grow so quickly that she struggles to walk and still be raised on a farm certified by a
A chicken can be bred to grow so quickly that she struggles to walk and still be raised on a farm certified by a trusted animal welfare organisation. That’s what recent footage from two SPCA Certified farms shows.
New footage from a Taranaki pig farm has revealed the grim reality of life inside a farrowing crate for mother pigs – the same cages the Government is rushing to legalise through the Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill.
Sadly, Kiwis may not be aware that one third of hens farmed for egg production in Aotearoa are farmed in these cruel cage systems. Why? Because the cage egg industry is doing its best to hide the truth.
The Government has taken a major step backwards for animal welfare by advancing a Bill that would allow the continued use of mating stalls and farrowing crates – cages that stop mother pigs from turning around, nesting, or caring for their piglets.
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In September 2024, SAFE helped to expose harrowing footage of dead and dying sheep on a Southland mud farm. The footage gained national attention, raising serious concerns about the ethics of intensive farming practices. Federated Farmers dismissed the tragedy as the result of “bad weather.”
This Sunday is Bobby Calf Awareness Day – a day to recognise the two million newborn calves who are separated from their mothers and killed every year by New Zealand’s dairy industry.
When most people hear the phrase “world-best practice”, they expect it to mean the highest standards of care – for people, for animals, and for the environment. That’s what Lincoln University promises at its Dairy Demonstration Farm (LUDF), a showcase for international students and a training ground for the next
By now, you may have come across the headlines about the government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill, which has been gaining attention recently. You may even have heard some of the many concerns raised by environmentalists, animal welfare organisations, indigenous leaders and advocates across the spectrum.