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Making of the soil

United Kingdom, 1952
film

This instructional film for farmers and agricultural students, tells of the formation and fertility of the soil, the variety of soils in Britain, and stresses..

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Our soil resources (formation and conservation)

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Cycle of life

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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and recognise their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.