The Great Food Gamble
The Great Food Gamble by John Humphrys, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2001, is a thought-provoking examination of the state of British food, farming, fishing, and agriculture. This reprint edition spans 306 pages and is presented in English. Humphrys reflects on the past practices of organic farming in England, highlighting the communal sharing of food and the importance of wildlife alongside cultivated crops and livestock.
In this book, readers will encounter a critical analysis of contemporary issues such as factory farming, the use of chemicals in agriculture, and the impact of supermarket competition on food quality. Humphrys raises essential questions about the future of food production and community values, urging a reconsideration of practices that could harm long-term health. Through his detailed research and observations, he addresses the pressing need to restore balance to the food industry and the environment.
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John Humphrys is passionate about the state of British food, farming, fishing and agriculture. Here, he looks back to the days of organic farming in England when people shared and swapped food and considered the wildlife as well as the farmed animals, crops and fruits. He examines today’s travesties: factory farming, pouring chemicals into the land, the scandal of the supermarket wars and cheap imported goods. He then turns to the future and asks: Can we save this ravaged earth and rebuild our community values? Most of all, can we reverse the damage to ourselves and our long-term health that may result from what we eat? With his sharp observations and deep research, John Humphrys’ book requires the full attention of anyone who cares about themselves or the future.
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