Me, My Pigs & I

Based in the UK, agricultural technology journalist and systems designer Memypigsandi investigates industrial livestock operations while developing open-source solutions for sustainable farming. Their AGSTACKER platform and newsletter connect AgTech developers focused on data interoperability standards, digital infrastructure deployment, and accessible farm management tools. The initiative emphasizes collaborative development of agriculture technology that prioritizes farmer autonomy and transparency. Memypigsandi's investigative reporting on UK pig farming operations examines the relationship between welfare certification programs and documented facility conditions. Their coverage highlights accountability gaps in industrial livestock operations through first-hand documentation and regulatory analysis. This work informs policy discussions around supply chain transparency and animal welfare standards. The creator applies permaculture principles through demonstration projects including a passive solar root cellar and food forest installation. These practical implementations showcase viable infrastructure for local food resilience. Their documentation of sustainable building techniques and agricultural systems provides reproducible models for small-scale producers.