Are Animals Still Used to Plough Fields?

The article discusses the ongoing use of animals for ploughing fields in many parts of the world, despite the availability of more efficient non-animal alternatives due to mechanised agriculture. Animals such as oxen, horses, donkeys, mules, water buffalo, camels, and elephants are still being exploited for draught work, particularly in developing countries where access to tractors is limited. The practice is criticized for exploiting animals, causing physical suffering, psychological harm, contributing to environmental impact, and perpetuating a cycle of breeding and slaughter.

The solution proposed is transitioning to plant-based agriculture and regenerative veganic agriculture, powered by human ingenuity and sustainable methods that do not rely on animal labor. The article highlights the need for fields to be places of growth and renewal, free from exploitation and suffering. It calls for taking action to promote ethical veganism and alternative farming practices that prioritize the well-being of animals and the environment.