01. Why is agriculture important?
Looking back through wars, famines and plagues, food shortages and starvation have been common throughout human history. Will we be able to ensure consistent food supply in future?
Read02. Safety risks in food production
A systematic approach is needed to identify potential hazards at each point in the food chain so as to avoid outbreaks of food-borne illness and contamination of foodstuffs.
Read 03. Why are pesticides used?
The use of pesticides has enabled the production of a sufficient quantity of agricultural produce and raw materials of appropriate quality and acceptable cost.
Read 04. Antibiotics and hormones
The use of antibiotics and growth hormones in livestock has been a controversial issue for many years. Read this brief outline of the most important issues.
Read 05. Industrial pollution and food
Pollution isn't just something that involves the air around us – it can have an impact on the food we eat too. Take a look at the main culprits and where these can be found.
Read 06. The lowdown on GM foods
Some people regard GM foods as toxic and dangerous, while others hail these foods as the solution to mass starvation. DietDoc takes a look at this hotly debated subject.
Read 07. GM foods: your choice, or not?
Right now, genetically modified foods sold in SA aren't necessarily labelled as such – a situation which has critics of GM crops hot under the collar.
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08. Where are GM foods cultivated?
Many people wonder which foods are genetically modified, and in which countries this happens most frequently.
Read 09. More on GM foods
Have you ever wondered which foods are genetically modified? And how much you are eating of them? DietDoc takes a closer look.
Read 10. GM foods: popular myths
In this article on genetically modified (GM) foods, DietDoc takes a look at some of the most persistent myths that do the rounds – and the actual facts.
Read 11. SA labelling of GM foods
In this article on genetically modified (GM) foods, DietDoc considers labelling issues and the potential effects on nature and consumers.
Read 12. The lowdown on biotechnology
Biotechnology is a way to improve food, crops and animals by selectively giving them new qualities, such as more vitamins and minerals and better nutritional value.
Read 13. Organic trend no passing phase
Buying fresher foods less often, seeing food as a "destination", and substituting the conventional for the alternative - all trends we're seeing in the global organic market.
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