In some parts of Australia, farmers have to rely on seasonal rains for their annual water requirements, with the result that crops are often ruined due to low rainfall. In areas with a suitable clay sub-soil, earth dams can be constrcuted to conserve water to improve pastures and increase production. This film describes the principles and methods of dam construction recommended by the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission of New South Wales.
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ACMI Identifier
002358
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Dams - Design and Construction
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm management - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Water in agriculture
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rain and rainfall
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water resources development
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-storage
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water resources development
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)