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Harvest from Sickle to Satellite

Synopsis
This video shows a hundred years of cereal harvesting equipment in operation. Starting with a scything gang, it includes a 1930 McCormick Daisy sail reaper, a 1946 Lanz self-binder, a case model Q reaper-thresher as well asa current M-F 40 combine. Interviews with some of the machine’s owners are included.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2002
Year of production
1998
Subjects
Agriculture
Keywords
agricultural equipment; harvesting

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£14.95
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
43 minutes
Year
2002

Distributor

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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