Core Insights - The report by Compassion in World Farming highlights that ending the practice of feeding grain to factory-farmed animals could potentially feed an additional two billion people annually and free up land equivalent to the size of Mexico for food production [1][6]. Food Waste in Factory Farming - The report reveals that factory farming is responsible for more food waste globally than any other sector, including households, food service, and retail [2][7]. - Approximately 766 million tonnes of grain are wasted each year by being fed to farmed animals, surpassing the food waste from households (631 million tonnes), food service (290 million tonnes), and retail (131 million tonnes) [7]. Inefficiency of Grain Feeding - The inefficiency of feeding grain to animals is highlighted, with only 3-25 calories of meat produced for every 100 calories of human-edible grain fed to animals [3]. - A shift to regenerative farming practices, where animals are fed on inedible products for humans, could significantly enhance global food security [3]. Land Use and Environmental Impact - Ending the use of grain for animal feed could release thousands of hectares of arable land, with almost 15 million hectares in the EU and over 7 million hectares in the US becoming available for human food production [7]. - The current practices in industrial agriculture contribute to deforestation, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and pollution [5]. Call to Action - The NGO is urging national governments to adopt policies that prioritize food production for people over animal feed, emphasizing the need to stop subsidizing wasteful grain-based factory farming [4][6].