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 Peter (TM) & (c) BBC 1999

 

This book is part of a book series called Planet Action .

There are 64 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2001 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Martyn Bramwell has written more than 40 books and 150 features and encyclopedia articles for children's publishers worldwide. He has worked as editor and consultant for the United Nations, for the Agriculture Organisation and the UN Environment Programme. Published books include: POLAR EXPLORATION - Dorling Kindersley 1998 YEARBOOK 1996/7/8 - Children's Britannica (contributor) WORLD FARMING - Usborne Publishing 1993 VISUAL DICTIONARY OF THE EARTH - Dorling Kindersley 1993