Factory farming, animal welfare and the future of modern agriculture

Factory farming is a mainstay of modern agriculture. In a story told from three very different perspectives, this documentary draws a fascinating and also frightening picture of the status quo. Pig farmer Dirk Nienhaus grants us a rare glimpse behind the scenes at his modern piggery. He shows how...

32 min - Food & Drink - DW Documentary

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