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A group of protesters holding signs and placards opposing the megafarm plans stand outside a historic building.

'Megafarm' plans rejected by council

A spokesperson for Cranswick says it is a "bad day for the sustainable production of British meat".

A close-up image of a chicken standing in a large shed with other chickens in the background.

Parts of 'megafarm' plans 'unlawful', says WWF

The charity claims the impact of the facility on the climate has not been properly assessed.

A chicken standing in a shed owned by Cranswick that would be identical to the new proposed Methwold site.

What would a 'megafarm' mean for a village?

Millions of chickens and tens of thousands of pigs may be reared on the site.

Woman buying meat in supermarket

US CO2 firm boss flies to UK for crisis gas talks

Meat producers and supermarkets fear a shortage of CO2 will hit the availability of fresh produce.