Shows how advances in agricultural research have increased our crop yields but have at the same time created a serious threat to our natural resources. Illustrates how our current use of chemicals has led to the poisoning of the environment and resistance developed amongst some pests. Examines alternative methods of pest management. Narrated by Michael Kane.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
508858
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Agricultural chemicals
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Agriculture - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Pest control
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Pesticides - Environmental aspects
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)