Food watch - Martyn Bramwell

What is going to happen to planet Earth and the future of food and farming? This challenging new book draws attention to the most pressing concerns - and suggests positive ways to produce enough food while protecting the environment.Blue Peter Food Watch explains the issues - from the problems of world hunger to the effect of chemical pest controls and the debate surrounding genetically modified foods. Hands-on experiments show readers how to explore the science behind the facts
while action globe suggest ways to make a difference on a daily basis. To highlight what is already being done
eyewitness reports from professionals
including an organic dairy farmerin New Zealand and a nutritionist in Ethiopia
describe how their work is improving the management of the planet. Lively text
written in clear
non-technical language
combines with dynamic images to draw attention to problems and suggest ways to protect our planet for the future.
Blue PeterT &
BBC 1999