<h1>Factory Farming's Dark Legacy: How Industrial Agriculture Transformed Europe's Food System and Ecological Balance Since 1950</h1> A news article examines the environmental and social consequences of Europe's factory farming model since the 1950s. The industrialization of agriculture, driven by increased meat demand and US modernization strategies, displaced small farmers and led to significant ecological and public health challenges. Technological innovations prioritized industrial production over traditional farming practices, resulting in high social costs, environmental strain, and health risks like mad cow disease and antibiotic resistance. The article suggests revisiting sustainable livestock farming approaches as an alternative to the current intensive model.