CAMPAIGNERS against a massive pig farm planned for Derbyshire have set up their own page on a social networking website.

Midland Pig Producers has applied to Derbyshire County Council for permission to build the farm, which could house up to 25,000 animals, west of Woodland Drive, Foston.

It would use slurry from the site to generate electricity for the National Grid.

Protesters believe the company would not be able to properly look after so many animals and have set up the Stop Foston Pig Factory page on Facebook.

Jim Davies, of Scropton and Foston Community Group, which is battling the plans, said: "We only started the page last week and we already have more than 230 supporters signed up."

Midland Pig Producers says animal welfare is its top priority. The council says a decision on the application is expected in Autumn.