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The Star
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Indonesia's 10-year power procurement plan: Green boon or climate doom?
JAKARTA: Indonesia has backtracked on pledges it had made to stop building new coal-fired power stations – other than those it had already previously committed to – with the announcement of a new 10-year plan that includes more coal plants coming into operation as late as 2033. But in a shift from the past, renewable energy comprises the majority of the 69.5 gigawatts (GW) additional power capacity outlined in the government's 2025-2034 electricity procurement business plan (RUPTL). The ambitious plan, released on Monday (May 26), has been met with scepticism, with analysts and observers questioning whether the country can truly achieve its power supply and environmental targets. Indonesia issues updated power business plans every few years to reflect estimated electricity demand growth, investment needs and technology costs. The last one, covering the years from 2021 to 2030, was released in September 2021. Based on the new 10-year plan, Indonesia would have to build renewable power plants five times faster than today in the first five years and 11 times faster in the second five years of the period, Tata Mustasya, the executive director of the Indonesian Sustainable Welfare Foundation (Sustain), told The Straits Times. 'This is hard to achieve without major policy reforms,' Tata said, pointing out that between 2018 and 2023, Indonesia added a total of 3.2GW of renewable power capacity, or equivalent to 0.53 GW annually, and a 2025 target to achieve 23 per cent renewable energy was later revised to between 17 and 19 per cent. At present, wind and solar comprise less than 1 per cent of Indonesia's annual power-generating capacity. Some of the policy reforms, according to Tata, include offering attractive power purchase rates to solar farms and channelling some of the government royalties collected from coal mines to the construction of smart grids to help distribute power from the renewables. Indonesia has been stepping up efforts to attract green investment, including by promoting floating solar farms on reservoirs, or installing them offshore, to avoid the high costs of land procurement and having to relocate local residents. But coal power still dominates, with just over 60 per cent of the nation's electricity generated by burning the fuel. Indonesia is also a major coal producer and top global exporter. Lobbying efforts by coal interest groups, and government policies, have ensured coal's pre-eminent position. A government coal price cap ensures that power producers can access affordable coal shipments. And an unattractive power purchase rate offered to solar farms has deterred investors, according to Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). All power plants and solar farms must sell their generated electricity through PLN, the state power utility. But things are changing, especially as using solar and wind is now cheaper than fossil fuels, in addition to the lure of investment and jobs in renewable energy product manufacturing. Worries over coal plants' air pollution, health costs and their planet-warming emissions are also pressuring the government. Indonesia, which lies on the Equator, and Singapore are also discussing the terms of a possible agreement for a planned sale of solar power from Batam to Singapore via an undersea cable. Earlier talks have revealed that the possible sale size would be 2GW annually as part of the Republic's biggest effort so far to import low-carbon electricity, ST reported in November 2024. The plan is part of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on renewable energy cooperation between the two neighbours signed in March 2023 during the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat held in Singapore. 'Very soon. It won't be long. Signs started to emerge that we would have an agreement (with Singapore),' Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said at the May 26 RUPTL press briefing, referring to the Singapore-Indonesia MoU. Analysts and industrialists have offered mixed views about the new RUPTL, with some of them seeing it as the government striking a balance between the interest to promote green investment and to accommodate coal proponents. 'In terms of energy mix (proportion between renewable and fossil energies), it looks okay because the renewable energy portion increased, but we are seeing new coal-fired power plants being planned. 'This is against an earlier commitment,' the chief executive of a Jakarta-based business group that seeks renewable energy projects told ST in a text message. He did not want to be named when commenting on government policies. Of the additional 69.5GW in power capacity outlined in Indonesia's new 10-year power procurement plan, 42.6 W would come from renewable energy – 17.1 GW from solar, 11.7 GW from hydroelectricity, 7.2 GW from wind power, 5.2 GW from geothermal, 0.9 GW from bioenergy and 0.5 GW from nuclear. On top of that, it also includes: 10.3GW of battery and pumped (hydroelectricity) storage; and 16.6GW of fossil-based electricity production from coal (6.3GW) and gas (10.3GW). Mutya Yustika, who covers economics, finance and politics of the Indonesian electricity market for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (Ieefa), noted that the 16.6GW of additional fossil fuel power capacity would require multibillion-dollar investments. 'Obtaining the necessary financing will be challenging, considering the strict ESG (environmental, social and governance) guidelines by banks or other financial institutions,' Mutya told ST. Many foreign banks, for example, will no longer fund new coal- or gas-powered plants. 'This condition might tip the balance towards the acceleration of renewable energy power plants,' she added. Ieefa is a US-based think-tank. Still, the plan now expects coal power to be part of the energy mix until 2063 – well beyond 2057 in the previous plan and challenging the government's net-zero 2060 pledge. New coal plants typically have an average life of 30 years. But overall, the RUPTL represents an important step in the right direction, said Dody Setiawan, senior analyst of climate and energy at London-based energy think-tank Ember. 'It aims to ensure that Indonesia's 8 per cent economy target has the energy it needs to support industrial development while also beginning to address decarbonisation,' Dody told ST. President Prabowo Subianto has set an 8 per cent annual growth target for the latter part of his five-year term that started in October 2024. South-east Asia's largest economy has grown about 5 per cent annually in the past decade. Dody said that while the RUPTL gives encouraging signals, there needs to be clear regulatory support. Jakarta-based foundation Sustain's Tata said the government needs to introduce incentives to help bring down the costs of building renewable energy power plants, which typically require heavy capital investment upfront, although they typically have low operating costs. This is especially the case for solar power plants, he added. 'A bold incentive the government could offer investors would be a large-scale competitive bidding auction at one go – combining several projects into one package – to build solar farms,' Tata said, arguing that this would create economies of scale. Under the revised investment plan, 47,758km of new transmission lines will be built, connecting Java island with Sumatra and Kalimantan, moving the nation a step closer to a single power grid. At present, Indonesia's main power grid links only Java, Bali and Madura islands, with other islands operating independently. 'Expanding transmission lines is necessary to connect new power plants, particularly renewables, to demand centres to strengthen the grid reliability and flexibility,' Ember's Dody said. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Mixed views on Indonesia's 10-year power procurement plan
At present, wind and solar comprise less than 1 per cent of Indonesia's annual power generating capacity. PHOTO: EPA-EFE JAKARTA – Indonesia has backtracked on pledges it had made to stop building new coal-fired power stations – other than those it had already previously committed to – with the announcement of a new 10-year plan that includes more coal plants coming into operation as late as 2033. But in a shift from the past, renewable energy comprises the majority of the 69.5 gigawatts (GW) additional power capacity outlined in the government's 2025-2034 electricity procurement business plan (RUPTL). The ambitious plan, released on May 26, has been met with scepticism , with analysts and observers questioning whether the country can truly achieve its power supply and environmental targets. Indonesia issues updated power business plans every few years to reflect estimated electricity demand growth, investment needs and technology costs. The last one, covering the years 2021 to 2030, was released in September 2021. Based on the new 10-year plan, Indonesia would have to build renewable power plants five times faster than today in the first five years and eleven times faster in the second five years of the period, Mr Tata Mustasya, the executive director of the Indonesian Sustainable Welfare Foundation (Sustain), told The Straits Times. 'This is hard to achieve without major policy reforms,' Mr Tata said, pointing out that between 2018 and 2023 , Indonesia added a total of 3.2 GW of renewable power capacity, or equivalent to 0.53 GW annually ; and a 2025 target to achieve 23 per cent renewable energy was later revised to hitting between 17 and 19 per cent. At present, wind and solar comprise less than 1 per cen t of Indonesia's annual power generating capacity. Some of the policy reforms, according to Mr Tata, include offering attractive power purchase rates to solar farms and channelling some of the government royalties collected from coal mines to the construction of smart grids to help distribute power from the renewables. Indonesia has been stepping up efforts to attract green investment, including by promoting floating solar farms on reservoirs, or installing them offshore, to avoid the high costs of land procurement and having to relocate local residents. But coal power still dominates, with just over 60 per cent of the nation's electricity generated by burning the fuel. Indonesia is also a major coal producer and top global exporter. Lobbying efforts by coal interest groups, and government policies, have ensured coal's pre-eminent position. A government coal price cap ensures power producers can access affordable coal shipments. And an unattractive power purchase rate offered to solar farms has deterred investors, according to Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). All power plants and solar farms must sell their generated electricity through PLN, the state power utility. But things are changing, especially as solar and wind are now cheaper than fossil fuels, plus the lure of investment and jobs in renewable energy product manufacturing. Worries over coal plants' air pollution, health costs and their planet-warming emissions are also pressuring the government. Indonesia, which lies on the equator, and Singapore are also discussing possible terms of agreement on a planned sale of solar power from Batam to Singapore via an undersea cable. Earlier talks have revealed the possible sale size would be 2 GW annually, as part of the Republic's biggest effort so far to import low-carbon electricity, ST reported in November 2024. The plan is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Renewable Energy Cooperation between the two neighbours signed in March 2023 during the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat held in Singapore . 'Very soon. It won't be long. Signs started to emerge that we would have an agreement (with Singapore),' energy and mineral resources minister Bahlil Lahadalia said at the May 26 RUPTL press briefing, referring to the Singapore-Indonesia MoU. Analysts and industrialists have offered mixed views about the new RUPTL, with some of them seeing it as the government striking a balance between the interest to promote green investment and to accommodate coal proponents. 'In terms of energy mix (proportion between renewable and fossil energy), it looks OK because the renewable energy portion increased, but we are seeing new coal-fired power plants being planned. 'This is against an earlier commitment,' the chief executive of a Jakarta-based business group that seeks renewable energy projects told ST in a text message. He did not want to be named when commenting on government policies. Of the additional 69.5 GW in power capacity outlined in Indonesia's new 10-year power procurement plan , 42.6 GW would come from renewable energy: 17.1 GW from solar, 11.7 GW from hydroelectricity, 7.2 GW from wind power, 5.2 GW from geothermal, 0.9 GW from bioenergy and 0.5 GW from nuclear. On top of that, it also includes: 10.3 GW of battery and pumped (hydroelectricity) storage; and 16.6 GW of fossil -based electricity production from coal (6.3 GW) and gas (10.3 GW). Ms Mutya Yustika, who covers economics, finance and politics of the Indonesian electricity market for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (Ieefa), noted the 16.6 GW of additional fossil fuel power capacity would require multi-billion dollar investment costs. 'Obtaining the necessary finan cing will be challenging, considering the strict ESG (environmental, social and governance) guidelines from banks or other financial institutions,' Ms Mutya told ST. Many foreign banks, for example, will no longer fund new coal or gas power plants. 'This condition might tip the balance towards the acceleration of renewable energy power plants,' she added. Ieefa is a US-based think-tank. Still, the plan now expects coal power to be part of the energy mix until 2063 – well beyond 2057 in the previous plan and challenging the government's net-zero 2060 pledge. New coal plants typically have an average life of 30 years. But overall, the RUPTL represents an important step in the right direction, said Mr Dody Setiawan, senior analyst for climate and energy at London-based energy think-tank Ember. 'It aims to ensure that Indonesia's 8 per cent economy target has the energy it needs to support industrial development while also beginning to address decarbonisation,' Mr Dody told ST. President Prabowo Subianto has set an 8 per cent annual growth target for the latter part of his five-year term that started in October 2024. South-east Asia's largest economy has grown about 5 per cent annually in the past decade. Mr Dody said that while the RUPTL gives encouraging signals, there needs to be clear regulatory support. Jakarta-based foundation Sustain's Mr Tata said the government needs to introduce incentives to help bring down the costs of building renewable energy power plants, which typically require heavy capital investment upfront, although they typically have low operating costs. This is especially the case for solar power plants, he added . 'A bold incentive the government could offer investors would be a large-scale competitive bidding auction at one go – combining several projects into one package – to build solar farms,' Mr Tata said, arguing this would create economies of scale. Under the revised investment plan, 47,758 km of new transmission lines will be built, connecting Java island with Sumatra and Kalimantan, moving the nation a step closer towards a single power grid. At present, Indonesia's main power grid only links Java, Bali and Madura islands, with other islands operating independently. 'Expanding transmission lines is necessary to connect new power plants, particularly renewables, to demand centres to strengthen the grid reliability and flexibility,' Ember's Mr Dody said. Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja has been Indonesia correspondent at The Straits Times since 2008, and is based in Jakarta. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Korea Herald
12-04-2025
- General
- Korea Herald
When being solo doesn't mean living alone
More Koreans than ever are living alone — and choosing to stay that way. As this number climbs, so too does the number of books documenting a new way of living — one that doesn't revolve around marriage, children, or even shared bloodlines. 'Aging Solo: How Those Who Chose to Be Alone Grow Older ' by Kim Kyung-hee (Dongasia, 2023) 'Two Women Are Living Together: The Birth of an Assembled Family, Neither Alone Nor Married' by Kim Ha-na and Hwang Sun-woo (Storyseller, 2019) 'Life as a Two-Woman Household: A Project for Two Unmarried Women to Grow Old Together — Safely and Happily' by Tokki and Hotdog ( 2021) 'When Three Women Get Together, the House Grows Bigger: A Surprisingly Perfect Communal Life' by Kim Eun-ha (Sustain, 2024) 'Raising Children Without Marriage or Childbirth' by Baek Ji-seon (2022, Another Universe) 'Preparing for a Solitary Death: On the Courage and Freedom to Face Life Alone' by Choi-Chul-joo (Joongang Books, 2024) These are just a few of the titles (directly translated from the Korean) that have appeared on bookstore shelves in recent years, catching the attention of a demographic that is large in numbers but still marginalized in public perception. As of 2023, single-person households number 7.93 million or 35.5 percent of all households, up from 7.16 million in 2021. And the number is projected to surpass 40 percent of all households here by 2052, according to Statistics Korea's projection. Yet South Korea's policies and public discourse around single-person households have long been reduced to a familiar narrative: Young adults are unmarried, people in midlife are divorced, and older people are widowed — according to Kim Hee-kyung, author of 'Aging Solo' and former deputy minister of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (2019–2020). Celebrating single lifestyles Perhaps in response to this narrow framing, a growing number of people exploring living arrangements beyond marriage or traditional roommate setups are beginning to raise their voices. Several books have emerged that celebrate life outside of traditional married coupledom, such as 'I Can't Help but Live Well on My Own' by Seen Aromi, published in February last year. While Seen's book drew particular attention, it was preceded and followed by others that explored similar paths. As Seen points out, choosing to live alone isn't a rejection of marriage forever. It's about recognizing that there are other ways to live — paths beyond marriage and raising children that are increasingly accepted by society. It's about expanding the range of life choices beyond traditional expectations. Voices with Experience While confident voices celebrating single lifestyles are most often heard from people in their 20s and 30s, stories of middle-aged individuals living alone are less common — yet increasingly vital. This demographic is projected to grow significantly in the near future, making their experiences essential to the broader conversation. 'Aging Solo' and 'The Women Are Living Together' and "Raising Children Without Marriage or Childbirth' share enduring stories that resonate beyond trends. 'The Women Are Living Together' tells the story of a group of women who decided to buy an apartment together in 2016, formalizing a chosen family built on friendship. Published in 2019, the book by Hwang Sun-woo and Kim Ha-na sparked a wave of similar publications, reflecting a growing interest in alternative domestic arrangements — ones grounded in care, companionship and autonomy, rather than marriage. One of the key motivations behind Kim Eun-ha's 2024 book "When Three Women Get Together, the House Grows Bigger" was the desire to escape cramped living conditions. The book tells the story of three women who move in together, pooling their resources to secure a more spacious apartment — in the process, forming a family bound not by blood, but by trust and shared intention. For many young Koreans, moving out of the family home typically means renting a small 'one-room' apartment — a temporary solution often seen as a stopgap before eventually 'settling down' through marriage or more conventional housing. In 'Aging Solo,' the author — who has lived alone for over two decades — interviewed 19 women aged between 40 and 64 starting in fall 2021, aiming to fill a gap in the predominant narratives. "Unmarried people do not live alone," the author writes, introducing how those who chose to live alone form support networks with siblings, friends and their local communities — forming relationships in which they both give and receive help. With in-depth interviews, the book demystifies the realities of women in midlife and older living alone, dismantling stereotypes of isolation and vulnerability often associated with aging solo. Instead, it reveals a wide spectrum of experiences — women who have built rich, meaningful lives through chosen communities, intergenerational networks and intentional self-reliance. Baek Ji-seon, the author of 'Raising Children Without Marriage or Childbirth,' adopted two children in 2010 and 2013, becoming a single parent by choice. Without a spouse, she built a caregiving community with her mother and siblings, effectively creating a modern version of a matriarchal society. Her choice was bold, made in a country where single parenthood is particularly stigmatized. 'Once, a rather unfriendly moving company employee stared at my children's faces and asked — almost maliciously — why they looked so different from each other. I just let it go. Of course, he probably wasn't thinking they were adopted; he was likely pointing out that the two children must have different fathers,' Baek writes. It wasn't until Dec. 30, 2006, that a revision to the enforcement rules of the Special Adoption Act enabled single individuals to adopt children who had been separated from their birth parents and designated for state protection. Later, on Nov. 9, 2021, amendments to the Civil Act and the Family Litigation Act further expanded adoption rights by allowing single individuals to adopt through private agreements — such as in the widely publicized case of celebrity Hong Seok-cheon, who adopted his niece. Together, these legal changes granted single individuals the full rights and responsibilities of legal parenthood. Although the book recounts her everyday life, it challenges deep-rooted norms around parenting, gender roles and what defines a 'proper' household. It offers readers the confidence to build a family on their own terms, rather than conforming to the structures prescribed by society. Lack of men's narratives Among these books, one stands out in many ways: 'Preparing for a Solitary Death: On the Courage and Freedom to Face Life Alone' by Choi Chul-joo. Written by a man — a rare voice in this genre — the book offers a deeply personal reflection on solitude following the loss of both his wife and daughter to cancer. One anecdote captures his quiet vulnerability: He once missed the low-battery warning on his digital door lock due to fading hearing and ended up locked out of his own home. Yet, his story stands out precisely because similar narratives from younger Korean men are so rare. This absence raises questions that are partially answered by "Aging Solo." The author of 'Aging Solo' gave up looking for a male interviewee. She interviewed two men but ended up not including in her book. "In South Korean society, where patriarchy remains deeply entrenched, a man's unmarried status has little to no impact on his masculinity and the experiences of unmarried men differ greatly from those of unmarried women. The life challenges they perceive as most pressing are fundamentally different, making it difficult to weave their stories into a single, cohesive narrative,' the author writes. gypark@
The Guardian
03-04-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Plan for Norfolk megafarm rejected by councillors over environmental concerns
A megafarm which would have produced almost one million chickens and pigs at any one time has been blocked by councillors in Norfolk over climate change and environmental concerns. Councillors on King's Lynn and West Norfolk borough council unanimously rejected an application to build what would have been one of the largest industrial poultry and pig units in Europe. More than 12,000 objections were lodged against the farm near the villages of Methwold and Feltwell, and 42,000 people signed a petition against it. Objections came from a local campaign group, NGOs including WWF, Sustain, FeedBack, and the RSPB, as well as the new Labour MP for South West Norfolk, Terry Jermy, and five parish councils. Jermy told the planning meeting on Thursday the intensive farm would threaten local jobs at established farms and businesses, including the vegetarian food giant Quorn, which has a manufacturing site in Methwold. Jake White, head of legal advocacy at WWF UK, told councillors the NGO estimated that the factory farm's two sites would produce almost 90,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. Over a 20-year life span the greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial style farms would be more than 1m tonnes, he said. Cranswick plc, which provides chicken and poultry to leading British supermarkets, wants to build one of the UK's largest industrial farms by expanding an existing site to rear 870,000 chickens and 14,000 pigs at any one time. In a briefing document submitted in the days before the planning meeting, the company said it wanted to modernise for a growing market, creating more British food to higher welfare standards through the redevelopment of existing farms. King's Lynn and West Norfolk borough council was recommended to reject the application on ecology and climate change grounds by its officers. In a 200-page report, planning officers said the applicant 'fails to demonstrate that the development would not result in significant adverse effects on [environmentally] protected sites'. There was also 'insufficient environmental information to enable the council to reach a view' on its impact on the environment and climate change, the report added. A council lawyer said the company had not provided information on all the likely carbon emissions from the industrial farm and it would be unlawful for councillors to approve the application. There are also concerns about air pollution and the impact on a water depleted area. The Environmental Law Foundation said the farm would need more water than its abstraction licence allowed. Cranswick said the new site was needed to keep up with demand from supermarkets. Barry Lock, managing director for Cranswick in East Anglia, denied claims that the company had plans to export poultry and pork. He said 96% of the food they produce was for British customers. Lock cited food security and increased jobs for people. He said approving the megafarm would reduce carbon emissions because it would reduce the need for imports of meat from abroad.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Farms face being blocked from expansion by net-zero campaigners
Farms face being blocked from expansion by net-zero campaigners under possible action inspired by a legal challenge to oil and gas fields. The same legal precedent that blocked production at Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields could be used to mount a judicial review against new pig and poultry farms because of the implied emissions from their feedstocks. Campaigners say the feed used for pigs and poultry contributes to deforestation in the Amazon rainforest and elsewhere, destroying the ability of the forest to suck up carbon. Campaigners are now looking to a controversial proposed new mega-farm in Norfolk as a test case for their arguments. The proposal to expand a facility to house up to 14,000 pigs and 714,000 hens near the villages of Methwold and Feltwell have already sparked significant opposition among residents regarding the impact it will have on the community. According to Sustain, an NGO that campaigns for a healthy and sustainable food system, the facility would cause 120,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases to be released every year. That is the equivalent to 28,000 cars on the road, adding to the area's carbon footprint by up to 9 per cent. The prospect of a new legal challenge could also spook future investors in large farms in the UK, as well as risk pushing production overseas, where standards are weaker and pollution is worse. A Supreme Court ruling in June 2024 found that the greenhouse gas emissions of fossil fuel projects must be considered by relevant authorities within an environmental impact assessment. The Finch ruling is named after Sarah Finch, an activist who led a lawsuit against a new oil well in the Weald area of Surrey. The precedent was later applied by a Scottish court in ruling that the approval for the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields had been unlawful, because it did not consider the environment impact of using the oil and gas. Ruth Westcott, a campaigner at Sustain said: 'The Finch ruling is a victory for communities. It's shocking that corporations have been able to hide the true environmental impact of developments like industrial livestock units. 'This ruling helps to empower communities and councils with knowledge of the harm these developments risk bringing to their doorstep, so they can stand up and protect their local environment.' The number of intensive livestock farms, defined as those with more than 40,000 chickens or 2,000 pigs, grew 12 per cent between 2016 and 2023. Beef, dairy and sheep farms are currently excluded from environmental impact assessments, meaning the Finch ruling could not be applied. But the Government plans to extend the environmental-permitting regime in England to dairy and intensive beef farms by 2025. New farms could then be subject to scrutiny over the methane produced by additional cow and sheep burps. Cranswick, the company behind the plans for the facility in Norfolk, argues that the emissions from the facility are not significant 'in the wider context', according to reports. Victoria Vyvyan, the president of the Country Land and Business Association said: 'Basing planning decisions on farm-emissions data means putting projects and livelihoods in the hands of unreliable numbers. 'Carbon calculators give substantially different answers depending on the model, making total emissions difficult to estimate with confidence. 'Poultry and pork have the lowest emissions of farmed meats and are important to provide protein for a growing population. CLA members reject policies likely to offshore production.' Kings Lynn and West Norfolk county council is expected to make its final decision on the Methwold farm in coming weeks, but campaigners say they will launch a judicial review if planning permission is approved. Jake White, the head of legal advocacy at the WWF, said the Finch ruling would likely already be making a difference to the way councils view new developments. 'It's pretty clear, now Finch has clarified the law. You do have to look much more widely across the supply chain, both the upstream impact, and the downstream impact,' he said. It could also force new farms to make explicit how their feedstocks will be deforestation-free, which may add to costs of production. A Cranswick spokesman said: 'Our plans involve modernising the site, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, including lower stocking density for chickens and more space to roam. 'Crucially, by redeveloping this farm, we will provide a strong supply of sustainable, affordable, high quality, British pork and chicken. 'This will reduce the need for more foreign food imports and reduce emissions from the production and transportation of foreign pork and chicken into the UK.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
