CAWF - The Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation

Factory farming has morphed from ‘post-war necessity’ to modern exploitation

Published on ConservativeHome, this article by Chris Platt, Co-Founder of the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, explores how Britain’s post-war drive for food security gave rise to today’s factory farming system — and why reform is now essential. What began as a national mission to feed the country has evolved into a model dominated by global agribusiness, with devastating consequences for animal welfare, farmers, and the environment. Chris argues for a modern Conservative vision for farming: one that restores resilience, rewards higher welfare, and strengthens Britain’s true food security for the decades ahead.

CAWF Co-Founder Chris Platt in the Daily Express: Mandatory food labelling is essential for UK food security

We are pleased to welcome Angela Eagle as the new DEFRA Minister with responsibility for the nation’s food security—a challenge that stands as one of the defining issues of our time. Too often, the public is assured that factory farming is the key to securing affordable, reliable food. The truth, however, is starkly different.

CAWF Co-Founder Chris Platt in ConservativeHome: Protecting rural Britain means saying no to factory farming

Across Britain, our villages and rural communities are increasingly under threat from a new wave of industrial farming. Applications to build factory farms – sometimes housing tens of thousands of animals at a time – are appearing with increasing frequency before local councils.