Charities raise concerns regarding intensive poultry farming's 'record numbers' across Powys, Shropshire and Herefordshire

The Countryside Charity in England and Wales said the River Wye could be 'ecologically dead' within a few years if urgent action is not taken to stop alleged pollution from intensive poultry units

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Charities raise concerns regarding intensive poultry farming's 'record numbers' across Powys, Shropshire and Herefordshire

Intensive poultry units (IPU) in Herefordshire, Powys and Shropshire have hit record levels according to countryside charities in England and Wales with concerns the River Wye could be 'ecologically dead'...

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