Animals farmed: EU cage-ban moves closer, magic of horse power and ‘egg-mageddon’

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The European Commission has committed to table a proposal to phase out the use of cages in farming by the end of 2023, with the aim of enforcing the ban from 2027. It comes after the EU parliament passed a non-binding vote in favour of the ban last month. The RSPCA has urged UK ministers to follow suit, to ensure we do not fall behind".