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agriculture > agricultural method > farming technique > factory farming

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factory farming  

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  • The technique of capital intensive animal-raising in an artificial environment, used for chicken, egg, turkey, beef, veal and pork production. Animals are restrained in a controlled indoor environment and their food is brought to them. The building take on the appearance of industrial units.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3103

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