Primary teaching film surveying the wheat industry in Australia. Shows size and location of wheat areas, the beginnings of Governor Phillip’s 8-acre plot in 1788, the work of William Farrar in breeding new strains suited to Australian conditions from 1889 onwards, and the cycle of work which continues year after year on a modern mechanised farm. Discusses climate and soil requirements of wheat and explains why Australia’s wheat belt is situated between the 10-20 inches rainfall areas.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323708
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Crop yields
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Crops and soils
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm produce - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Wheat
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
People → Farrar, William
Short films
Short films → Short films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)