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Should factory farming be banned in its current form?

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Should factory farming be banned in its current form?
Support
Reject
Don't know
95%
26%
9%
PolitPro Community – 3095 respondents – 11.08.2023-18.08.2023

Poll information

Should factory farming be banned in its current form? 95% of respondents were in favor of banning factory farming in its current form, while 26% were against.

:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3095 users of the PolitPro app during 11.08.2023-18.08.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.

Pros - What's in favor?

  1. Animal welfare: factory farming often leads to conditions that are inhumane to animals, where animals are kept in confined spaces and can hardly pursue natural behaviors. Banning factory farming would strengthen animal welfare and ensure that animals are kept in dignified conditions.
  2. Environmental Impacts: Factory farming is a major cause of environmental problems such as water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and deforestation. Banning factory farming would help reduce the environmental footprint of the livestock industry and promote environmental protection.
  3. Health concerns: the close confinement of animals in factory farms encourages the spread of disease and antibiotic resistance. Banning factory farming could help curb the spread of disease and protect animal and human health.

Cons - What's against it?

  1. Food supply: Factory farming allows for efficient and cost-effective production of animal foods to meet the increasing demand of the growing population. Banning factory farming could lead to food supply shortages and increase prices for animal products.
  2. Jobs and the economy: the livestock industry is a major economic sector and creates jobs, especially in rural areas. A ban on factory farming could result in job losses and economic downturns if alternative employment opportunities are not created.
  3. Nutrient cycling: Factory farming plays a role in the agricultural nutrient cycle because animal waste can be used as fertilizer. A ban on factory farming could lead to challenges in disposing of animal waste and affect the agricultural nutrient cycle.