Overview

• River Action takes Environment Agency to court, claiming failure to prevent farm pollution in River Wye.
• Feargal Sharkey, a pop star turned water quality campaigner, joins protesters outside the Cardiff Civil Justice Centre.
• The Wye, home to 25% of UK poultry production, faces ecological crisis due to nutrient overload from chicken manure.
• Legal challenge highlights a loophole allowing excessive manure disposal, despite environmental protections.
• Environment Agency conducted over 7,000 farm inspections since 2021, but campaigners say enforcement is insufficient.