Agribusiness

Synopsis

Looks at a applications of genetic science in cereal, vegetable and pig farming. Explains the process of breeding improved disease-resistant wheat for bread-making, and shows the growth and storage of potatoes to give supplies all year, using fertiliser and chemicals to improve output. Also features pigs bred to increase their yield of lean meat.

Series

Inside Britain, Series

Language

English

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Agriculture

Keywords

agricultural processes; genetic engineering

Production Company

Name

Carlyle Films Ltd

Sponsor

Name

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Distributor

Name

London Television Service

Email

lts@londontv.com

Web

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

Phone

020 7434 1121

Fax

020 7734 0619

Address

21-25 St Anne’s Court
London
W1V 3AW