Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds | TheBriefWire
Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds
Published 2 July 2026 ยท finance
Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance says The number of mammals and
Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance says The number of mammals and poultry farmed worldwide has increased by half in the last two decades, research shows, and the amount of cropland used for feeding livestock has increased by about a quarter. These increases are putting rising pressure on natural systems, threatening wildlife and plant species and adding to the climate crisis. Continue reading...
Published: July 2, 2026 โข 10:30 AM IST ยท Updated: July 2, 2026 โข 12:08 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50% rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance says The number of mammals and poultry farmed worldwide has increased by half in the last two decades, research shows, and the amount of cropland used for feeding livestock has increased by about a quarter.
These increases are putting rising pressure on natural systems, threatening wildlife and plant species and adding to the climate crisis.