A documentary on Turkish agriculture showing how machinery for farming has only recently been introduced although more primitive methods still persist. Shows tobacco farming; the farming and processing of figs and raisins; State Agriculture Institute and their interest in improving livestock; veterinary school with its own radio station; annual agriculture fair.
NB: Reel 2 only
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
315676
Languages
English
No spoken word
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Economic aspects
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Turkey - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Agriculture - Economic aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Turkey - Social conditions
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)