A topic often neglected by humans, but vitally important to the animals involved - ethical farming. Caroline Rowley, of Ethical Farming Ireland, talks about the many issues that concern the organisation - dairy farming systems, live export, pig welfare and the climate effects of farming.

And why it's so important to be aware of where our food comes from. 

[Update: July 2022 - Ethical Farming Ireland launches judicial proceedings against the Minister for Agriculture. Court hears cruelty claim over transport of calves (rte.ie) ] 

Ethical Farming Ireland - Campaigning for farm animals

Ethical Farming Ireland - Home | Facebook

THECALFATFOOTDAIRY - Home

Investigation into the export of unweaned calves to mainland Europe - Ethical Farming Ireland

ANIT Committee vote: a missed opportunity failing animals and citizens | Eurogroup for Animals

Dr Tamara Bronckaers: ‘Vet scandal was affecting my family life. I wasn’t sleeping, I was crying a lot, I was scared going into work’ - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Lay of the Land: Shipping animals to war zones doesn’t bother our brave MEPs - Independent.ie

Exclusive: livestock ships twice as likely to be lost as cargo vessels | Environment | The Guardian

Ireland has imported 98,000t of animal feed ingredients from Russia this year - Farming Independent

Laura Kehoe - Home (weebly.com)

Read the Noteworthy investigation stories here: Noteworthy

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A topic often neglected by humans, but vitally important to the animals involved - ethical farming. Caroline Rowley, of Ethical Farming Ireland, talks about the many issues that concern the organisation - dairy farming systems, live export, pig welfare and the climate effects of farming.
And why it's so important to be aware of where our food comes from. 
[Update: July 2022 - Ethical Farming Ireland launches judicial proceedings against the Minister for Agriculture. <a href="https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2022/0718/1310926-court-calves-transport/">Court hears cruelty claim over transport of calves (rte.ie)</a> ] 
<a href="https://www.ethicalfarmingireland.com/">Ethical Farming Ireland - Campaigning for farm animals</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ethicalfarmingireland/">Ethical Farming Ireland - Home | Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.thecalfatfootdairy.co.uk/">THECALFATFOOTDAIRY - Home</a>
<a href="https://www.ethicalfarmingireland.com/2022/03/27/investigation-into-the-export-of-unweaned-calves-to-mainland-europe/">Investigation into the export of unweaned calves to mainland Europe - Ethical Farming Ireland</a>
<a href="https://www.eurogroupforanimals.org/news/anit-committee-vote-missed-opportunity-failing-animals-and-citizens">ANIT Committee vote: a missed opportunity failing animals and citizens | Eurogroup for Animals</a>
<a href="https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/dr-tamara-bronckaers-vet-scandal-was-affecting-my-family-life-i-wasnt-sleeping-i-was-crying-a-lot-i-was-scared-going-into-work-41585015.html">Dr Tamara Bronckaers: ‘Vet scandal was affecting my family life. I wasn’t sleeping, I was crying a lot, I was scared going into work’ - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk</a>
<a href="https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/lay-of-the-land-shipping-animals-to-war-zones-doesnt-bother-our-brave-meps-41580986.html">Lay of the Land: Shipping animals to war zones doesn’t bother our brave MEPs - Independent.ie</a>
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/28/exclusive-livestock-ships-twice-as-likely-to-be-lost-as-cargo-vessels">Exclusive: livestock ships twice as likely to be lost as cargo vessels | Environment | The Guardian</a>
<a href="https://www.independent.ie/business/farming/news/ireland-has-imported-98000t-of-animal-feed-ingredients-from-russia-this-year-41755407.html">Ireland has imported 98,000t of animal feed ingredients from Russia this year - Farming Independent</a>
<a href="https://laurakehoe.weebly.com/">Laura Kehoe - Home (weebly.com)</a>
Read the Noteworthy investigation stories here: <a href="https://www.noteworthy.ie/trade-off/news">Noteworthy</a>
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Independent podcast featuring people who use their skills and talents (artistic, entrepreneurial, creative, social, scientific) to help animals.

Independent podcast featuring people who use their skills and talents (artistic, entrepreneurial, creative, social, scientific) to help animals.

Animal Friendly

Chatting about all things animal.  Mostly based in Ireland but featuring international guests.  

Chatting about all things animal.&nbsp; Mostly based in Ireland but featuring international guests.&nbsp;&nbsp;

3. Ethical Farming in Ireland?

Wasseem Emam is the Director and Head of Research at Ethical Seafood Research. He holds advanced degrees in applied aquatic ecology and has spent over 15 years working iwth various organisations across the fisheries and aquaculture sector. 

Drawing on this background, Wasseem recognised a critical gap: aquatic animals are the most numerically exploited yet the least protected animals in the food systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where aquaculture (fish-farming) is rapidly expanding. 

He founded Ethical Seafood Research and their goal is to improve the lives of fish by advancing ethical and sustainable practices in aquatic food systems. From better slaughter methods and water quality monitoring to farmer training and policy advocacy, ESR works to embed animal welfare in aquaculture systems, bridging the gap between animal welfare science and day-to-day practice. 

Learn more about their work here: 

https://ethicalseafoodresearch.org/

https://ethicalseafoodresearch.org/success-stories/

https://ethicalseafoodresearch.org/underwater-explorers-rescuers/

Clip taken from webinar presentation: Wasseem Emam & John Nyambane (ESR) Assessing fish welfare in Africa 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw5HSxmddLE

Featured music: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOq2P2DQWpE

Umoja by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 

 

Wasseem Emam is the Director and Head of Research at Ethical Seafood Research. He holds advanced degrees in applied aquatic ecology and has spent over 15 years working iwth various organisations across the fisheries and aquaculture sector.&nbsp;
Drawing on this background, Wasseem recognised a critical gap: aquatic animals are the most numerically exploited yet the least protected animals in the food systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where aquaculture (fish-farming) is rapidly expanding.&nbsp;
He founded Ethical Seafood Research and their goal is to improve the lives of fish by advancing ethical and sustainable practices in aquatic food systems. From better slaughter methods and water quality monitoring to farmer training and policy advocacy, ESR works to embed animal welfare in aquaculture systems, bridging the gap between animal welfare science and day-to-day practice.&nbsp;
Learn more about their work here:&nbsp;
<a href="https://ethicalseafoodresearch.org/">https://ethicalseafoodresearch.org/</a>
<a href="https://ethicalseafoodresearch.org/success-stories/">https://ethicalseafoodresearch.org/success-stories/</a>
<a href="https://ethicalseafoodresearch.org/underwater-explorers-rescuers/">https://ethicalseafoodresearch.org/underwater-explorers-rescuers/</a>
Clip taken from webinar presentation: Wasseem Emam &amp; John Nyambane (ESR) Assessing fish welfare in Africa&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw5HSxmddLE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw5HSxmddLE</a>
Featured music:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOq2P2DQWpE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOq2P2DQWpE</a>
Umoja by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>
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32. Ethical Seafood Research 

Laura Broxson has been deeply involved in Ireland’s animal rights movement for over two decades. They founded NARA – the National Animal Rights Association - in 2007. This is a voluntary, vegan animal rights group, working towards a world where animals are free from use, abuse, and exploitation. 

In 2019, they successfully brought about a ban on fur farming in Ireland with a multifaceted strategy which involved undercover investigations, working with politicians to bring about legislative change, and engaging with the public at large to mobilise groundswell of support.

They are now applying the strategy to other campaigns like the banning of blood sports, such as fox-hunting and hare-coursing, as well as seeking to put an end to Ireland’s pig industry.

They actively promote a transition to plant-based agriculture by offering animal farmers a practical path out of the industry (in collaboration with James O’Donovan from Nature Rising).

We covered these topics and more - and the depths and breadth of Laura’s knowledge and enthusiasm became obvious as they responded cheerfully to any question with expert ease. Their calm confidence and determination offers a beacon for all animal rights advocates, and indeed anybody wanting to bring about positive change in the world.

https://www.naracampaigns.org/

Irish Pig Farm videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwmyaHZrjRY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xHFCYxR9pE

Hare-coursing video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQDqLGotOSE

James O’Donovan (Nature Rising) report: Transition to an Irish Vegan Agricultural System.

https://naturerising.ie/transition-to-an-irish-vegan-agriculture-system/

https://naturerising.ie/

Dr. Alice Brough.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alice_thepigvet/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alice_thepigvet/videos

Support Animal Free Research Ireland: https://safrireland.com/

Featured Music:

New Funk by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Laura Broxson has been deeply involved in Ireland&rsquo;s animal rights movement for over two decades. They founded NARA &ndash; the National Animal Rights Association - in 2007. This is a voluntary, vegan animal rights group, working towards a world where animals are free from use, abuse, and exploitation.&nbsp;
In 2019, they successfully brought about a ban on fur farming in Ireland with a multifaceted strategy which involved undercover investigations, working with politicians to bring about legislative change, and engaging with the public at large to mobilise groundswell of support.
They are now applying the strategy to other campaigns like the banning of blood sports, such as fox-hunting and hare-coursing, as well as seeking to put an end to Ireland&rsquo;s pig industry.
They actively promote a transition to plant-based agriculture by offering animal farmers a practical path out of the industry (in collaboration with James O&rsquo;Donovan from Nature Rising).
We covered these topics and more - and the depths and breadth of Laura&rsquo;s knowledge and enthusiasm became obvious as they responded cheerfully to any question with expert ease. Their calm confidence and determination offers a beacon for all animal rights advocates, and indeed anybody wanting to bring about positive change in the world.
<a href="https://www.naracampaigns.org/">https://www.naracampaigns.org/</a>
Irish Pig Farm videos.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwmyaHZrjRY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwmyaHZrjRY</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xHFCYxR9pE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xHFCYxR9pE</a>
Hare-coursing video
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQDqLGotOSE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQDqLGotOSE</a>
James O&rsquo;Donovan (Nature Rising) report: Transition to an Irish Vegan Agricultural System.
<a href="https://naturerising.ie/transition-to-an-irish-vegan-agriculture-system/">https://naturerising.ie/transition-to-an-irish-vegan-agriculture-system/</a>
<a href="https://naturerising.ie/">https://naturerising.ie/</a>
Dr. Alice Brough.
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alice_thepigvet/">https://www.instagram.com/alice_thepigvet/</a>
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@alice_thepigvet/videos">https://www.youtube.com/@alice_thepigvet/videos</a>
Support Animal Free Research Ireland: <a href="https://safrireland.com/">https://safrireland.com/</a>
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New Funk by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US</a>

31. NARA - A Bright Light for Animal Rights

Harper Garrison is a high school student from Austin, Texas. She raised a lamb (who she named Onion!) through the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. They soon formed a bond and Harper began to question Onion's fate; to be returned to the farm at the end of the program where she would be used as a 'breeder' and then sent to slaughter, once she was no longer profitable.

Harper got help from LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals and the Planet), PETA2 and Austin Farm Sanctuary to remove Onion from the program and move her to the farm sanctuary where she now lives, enjoying her days and hanging out with other animals. 

Harper tells her story of the rescue, as well as her growing involvement in animal advocacy. She talks about the organisations that helped, and her increasing awareness of the plight of farm animals. We discuss the encouraging growth of organisations that promote empathy and compassion, groups that are facilitating a new way to engage with animals. 

Sources:

https://leapforanimals.org

https://leapforanimals.org/saving-onion-the-sheep-from-slaughter/

https://www.peta2.com/culture/harper-onion/

https://www.austinfarmsanctuary.org/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/showlambpage/posts/9928691373925428/

Dr Crystal Heath on Healthification podcast:

https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/what-vets-arent-taught-about-animal-rights-with-dr-crystal-heath/

FFA website:

https://www.ffa.org/

 

Further resources:

https://www.teachkind.org/

https://www.teachkind.org/ffa-4h-school-agriculture-programs/

https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Empathy-Now-Guide-for-Schools-8.5x11-PRINT-VERSION-2022_300.pdf

Danielle Hanosh, founder of LEAP, on the Better Life for Animals podcast:

https://betterlifeforanimals.com/podcast/024-danielle-hanosh/

Alternatives to 4H:

https://thehumaneleague.org/article/alternatives-to-4-h

Jessica Long – the case of Cedar the goat:

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/23669586/goat-girl-4-h-shasta-county-seizure

Featured music: 

Another Good Day by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Harper Garrison is a high school student from Austin, Texas. She raised a lamb (who she named Onion!) through the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. They soon formed a bond and Harper began to question Onion's fate; to be returned to the farm at the end of the program where she would be used as a 'breeder' and then sent to slaughter, once she was no longer profitable.
Harper got help from LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals and the Planet), PETA2 and Austin Farm Sanctuary to remove Onion from the program and move her to the farm sanctuary where she now lives, enjoying her days and hanging out with other animals.&nbsp;
Harper tells her story of the rescue, as well as her growing involvement in animal advocacy. She talks about the organisations that helped, and her increasing awareness of the plight of farm animals. We discuss the encouraging growth of organisations that promote empathy and compassion, groups that are facilitating a new way to engage with animals.&nbsp;
Sources:
<a href="https://leapforanimals.org">https://leapforanimals.org</a>
<a href="https://leapforanimals.org/saving-onion-the-sheep-from-slaughter/">https://leapforanimals.org/saving-onion-the-sheep-from-slaughter/</a>
<a href="https://www.peta2.com/culture/harper-onion/">https://www.peta2.com/culture/harper-onion/</a>
<a href="https://www.austinfarmsanctuary.org/">https://www.austinfarmsanctuary.org/</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/showlambpage/posts/9928691373925428/"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/showlambpage/posts/9928691373925428/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/showlambpage/posts/9928691373925428/</a>
Dr Crystal Heath on Healthification podcast:
<a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/what-vets-arent-taught-about-animal-rights-with-dr-crystal-heath/">https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/what-vets-arent-taught-about-animal-rights-with-dr-crystal-heath/</a>
FFA website:
<a href="https://www.ffa.org/">https://www.ffa.org/</a>
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Further resources:
<a href="https://www.teachkind.org/">https://www.teachkind.org/</a>
<a href="https://www.teachkind.org/ffa-4h-school-agriculture-programs/">https://www.teachkind.org/ffa-4h-school-agriculture-programs/</a>
<a href="https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Empathy-Now-Guide-for-Schools-8.5x11-PRINT-VERSION-2022_300.pdf">https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Empathy-Now-Guide-for-Schools-8.5x11-PRINT-VERSION-2022_300.pdf</a>
Danielle Hanosh, founder of LEAP, on the Better Life for Animals podcast:
<a href="https://betterlifeforanimals.com/podcast/024-danielle-hanosh/">https://betterlifeforanimals.com/podcast/024-danielle-hanosh/</a>
Alternatives to 4H:
<a href="https://thehumaneleague.org/article/alternatives-to-4-h">https://thehumaneleague.org/article/alternatives-to-4-h</a>
Jessica Long &ndash; the case of Cedar the goat:
<a href="https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/23669586/goat-girl-4-h-shasta-county-seizure">https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/23669586/goat-girl-4-h-shasta-county-seizure</a>
Featured music:&nbsp;
Another Good Day by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

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