Farm Animals

Farmed Pig Welfare and Circular Economy

Circular economy principles applied to pig farming for sustainability and welfare co-benefits.

Key Facts

Pig manure is a valuable organic fertiliser reducing synthetic fertiliser needs
Circular systems reduce waste while improving resource efficiency
Welfare improvements including straw bedding create circular manure resource opportunities
Closed nutrient loops benefit both farm sustainability and animal welfare
Circular pig farming models are increasingly supported by EU policy frameworks

Welfare Considerations

Circular economy principles applied to pig farming can deliver sustainability and welfare co-benefits, creating aligned incentives for welfare improvement within sustainable farming systems.

What You Can Do

Support circular agriculture approaches that include animal welfare
Advocate for circular farming incentives in agricultural support policy
Learn about the connections between circular economy and animal welfare