The problem of weevil infestation in bulk wheat storage and its control in Australia. Weevils and other insect pests in grain are a potential danger to the well-being of Australian wheatgrowers. Shows the Board’s suggested methods of insect control on the farm and traces the story of Australian wheat from the farm to its consumption overseas.
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ACMI Identifier
011776
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agricultural pests
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agricultural productivity
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Study and teaching
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm produce - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Insect pests - Control
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Pest control
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Wheat
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Wheat - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Insect pests - Control
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Pest control
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Agriculture - Study and teaching
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan