New book reveals factory farming a threat to humanity as big as climate change

18 August 2022

Compassion In World Farming (CWF)

Taking its title from a chilling warning made by the United Nations that the world’s soils could be gone within a lifetime, “Sixty Harvests Left” uncovers how the food industry threatens our world.

Author Philip Lymbery is the President of Eurogroup for Animals and Chief Executive of Compassion in World Farming. 

Sixty Harvests Left takes us behind closed doors and into the boardrooms of industrial agriculture, investigating the dark side of food production. It confronts ‘Big Ag’, whose mega-farms, chemicals and animal cages are sweeping the countryside and jeopardising the very air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat and the nature we treasure. It spotlights the pioneers who are battling to bring landscapes back to life, in a world where wildlife, hens, pigs and people thrive by protecting the very thing that our civilisation is built on: soil.

At the heart of sustainable change lies a recognition that all life on our planet is interconnected, and that our future depends on treating it with compassion and respect. In so doing, we can protect the world’s wildlife and soils as if our life depends on it – because it does. The life expectancy of farmland soils would change from just sixty harvests left to one of infinite sustainability, while regenerative, agroecological farming can help end cruelty to animals, save wildlife, stabilise the climate and safeguard the planet for future generations. And to me, that seems like a future worth having.

Philip Lymbery

Combining insightful analysis, storytelling and research, award-winning author Philip Lymbery demonstrates why food and future harvests matter more than ever, and shows us how we can restore our planet for a nature-friendly future.

In this beautifully written book Philip Lymbery describes how intensive agriculture harms the environment and inflicts suffering on sentient animals. But after visiting with and talking to those on the front line – scientists, farmers and food providers, he is able to show that there are sustainable alternatives. And that they are working. There is indeed hope for the future of our planet, and each one of us can play a part. I urge you to read ‘Sixty Harvests Left’.

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute

Regards Mark

WAV Comment: Phil and I have known each other for about 40 years; in earlier days we both became very involved with campaigning at Dover, Kent, England; against the live export of lve animals. Phil is now the CEO of CIWF, which you can visit at:

https://www.ciwf.org.uk/