Factory Farming - GCSE Biology Definition

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Factory farming is a method of producing large amounts of food by keeping many animals, like chickens, cows, and pigs, in confined spaces. This kind of farming focuses on producing meat, eggs, and dairy products quickly and cheaply. Animals in factory farms are often kept indoors, with little room to move, to maximise efficiency and reduce costs. While this method produces food for many people, it raises concerns about animal welfare, environmental impact, and food quality. Factory farming is a topic studied in GCSE Biology because it relates to how humans manage living organisms for food production.

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Reviewer: Lára Marie McIvor

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Lára graduated from Oxford University in Biological Sciences and has now been a science tutor working in the UK for several years. Lára has a particular interest in the area of infectious disease and epidemiology, and enjoys creating original educational materials that develop confidence and facilitate learning.

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