Acres of Change

Synopsis

Contrasts farming methods filmed in 1939 by a Kent farmer with the same operations in the 1990s, showing how the processes of drilling, spraying, harrowing and harvesting have changed from the labour-intensive methods of the 1930s. Two Suffolk farmers discusses the pros and cons of the changes, and the film concludes with a look into the future of agricultural development.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Year of production

1999

Subjects

Agriculture

Keywords

agricultural development; farming; social history; agricultural history

Credits

Cast

George Macpherson

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£15.95

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

70 minutes

Year

2013

Production Company

Name

Farming Press

Notes

Ceased distribution in 2002. Some FP books and videos available from Old Pond Publishing

Distributor

Name

Country Smallholding

Email

countrysmallholding@efulfil.co.uk

Web

http://www.countrysmallholding.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

08700 718 817

Fax

01326 569555

Address

Archant Devon
Fair Oak Close
Exeter Airport Business Park
Clyst Honiton
Nr Exeter
EX5 2UL

Name

Old Pond Publishing

Email

info@oldpond.com

Web

http://www.oldpond.com External site opens in new window

Phone

01473 238 200

Fax

01473 238 201

Address

Dencora Business Centre
36 White House Road
Ipswich
IP1 5LT

Notes

DVDs and books for enthusiasts in the land-based industries: farmers and smallholders, workers in the earthmoving, forestry and heavy transport occupations. Titles deal with current activities and machinery as well as the history of the industries.

 

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