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City Centres Videos
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Sydney
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Sydney
The CBD (Central Business District). History and early development
of Sydney. Old industrial areas. port facilities. The fast pace
and cosmopolitan nature. The suburbs. Real estate issues. Geography
and topography. Natural bushland. Shopping and retail districts.
The climate. The older sections of the city - classified buildings.
Innercity living. Cultural institutions. Tourism. Transport
systems: motor vehicles, rail, taxis, buses and ferries. Sydney
airport.
(21
min) - Year of Production 1995
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Melbourne
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Early
discovery and settlement. The effect of the Victorian gold rushes.
The period of 'marvellous Melbourne'. Port and railway facilities.
Manufacturing development. The architectural legacy of the late
Victorian era - the Exhibition building. Natural geography.
The Yarra river. Railways and highways. Parks and Gardens. Melbourne/Sydney
competition. Climate. The cultural district - Arts Centre, Southbank,
National Gallery. Collins St. The legal centre. The sports district
- MCG and Melbourne Park. Trams and trains. The effect of the
private motor vehicle. Shopping and retail activities. The Queen
Victoria Market. The entertainment district. Architecture and
real estate.
(23
min) - Year of Production 1995
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Brisbane
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The
establishment of Brisbane. The growth of the cattle industry.
Queen St - 1883. The development of Queensland as a state. Recent
rapid development of Brisbane. Immigration to the sunbelt cities.
The southbank. Immediate population belts - the Gold Coast and
the Sunshine Coast. Transport systems. The bridges. Public transport.
Inner city developments. The legal and financial districts.
Old buildings. Botanical gardens. City council. Architecture.
(19
min) - Year of Production 1995
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Adelaide
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The
Wakefield scheme. William Light. The design of the CBD. North
Adelaide. Early growth and development. 'City of churches'.
Shopping and retail activities. The overland telegraph and waterborne
sewerage system. Climate. Beaches. Location of Adelaide. A middle
class city. Real estate. The motor vehicle and other transport
systems. The retail and entertainment districts. The casino.
North Terrace and Adelaide university. The arts scene - the
Adelaide Festival and Fringe. Historical buildings - the local
stone. Legal and financial districts. Spaciousness and greenery.
The Central Market. The Adelaide lifestyle.
(21
min) - Year of Production 1995
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Perth
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The
first settlements - the Round House. Convict beginnings. Nineteenth
century development - isolation. The minerals boom. Geography
- the Swan River and the edge of a dry interior. The climate
- high number of hours of sunshine. Botanical gardens. Unique
vegetation and soil. Transport systems - road system developed
for the motor car. The built environment of Perth. Shopping
and the retail districts. The legal and financial centres. Real
estate. Fremantle - the historical port area. The people and
lifestyle. Community development.
(19
min) - Year of Production 1995
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Canberra
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The
design and creation of Canberra - Walter Burley Griffin. Transport
systems. The early development of the city. Population growth.
Lake Burley Griffin. Climate. The New Parliament House - fittings
and furnishings. A look at the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The Old Parliament House. The High Court, National Gallery,
National Library and Questacon Science Centre. The Australian
War Memorial - a view of the collection. The National Film and
Sound Archive.
(22
min) - Year of Production 1995
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All 6 capital city videos
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History Videos
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Ancient Egypt
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The
Pyramids. Irrigation systems. Peasant life. Egyptian fashion.
The Old, Middle and New Kingdoms. The Pharoah. The army. Papyrus.
Hieroglyphics (their origin and interpretation). The Rosetta
Stone. The construction of the Great Pyramid. The riddle of
the Sphinx.
(16
mins.) - Year of Production 1992
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Ancient Greece
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The
foundations of Greek civilisation. The Minoans. The Archaic
period. The building of the Parthenon. Mt Olympus - the Gods.
The daily life of the citizens. The three classes of Greek society.
The city states of Athens and Sparta. The Greek alphabet. The
Trojan War. Alexander. The amphitheatres. Greek philosophers:
Aristotle, Socrates, Plato.
(16
mins.) - Year of Production 1992
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Ancient Rome
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Romulus
and Remus. The foundation of the Roman Republic. The Senate
and Assembly. Patricians and plebians. Carthage. Roman road-building.
The slaves. Julius Caesar. Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Augustus.
Life in Ancient Rome: food, work, architecture, school, dress
and customs. The Forum. The Colliseum. Chariot-racing. Theatre.
Christianity. Constantine.
(16
mins.) - Year of Production 1992
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The Middle Ages
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The
end of the Dark Ages. The Carolingian Empire. William the Conqueror.
The role of the monasteries in preserving learning. The Feudal
System: the manor house, pastureland, the village, craftsmen
and serfs. Rotation of the fields. The struggle between Christianity
and Islam. Disease, herbal medicine and leeches. The High Middle
Ages - the rise of trade. The Hundred Years War. The Black Death.
(16
mins.) - Year of Production 1992
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The Renaissance
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Humanism.
The invention of printing. The Medieval church. The fall of
Constantinople. William Shakespeare's works. Christopher Columbus.
Florence and the patronage of the Medicis. Donatello and his
sculptures. The Reformation. Martin Luther . The Holy Roman
Empire. Galileo. Disease, famine and superstition. Fashion.
Houses and cities. The development of the visual arts: Michelangelo.
Leonardo da Vinci. Raphael.
(16
mins.) - Year of Production 1992
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The Age of Exploration
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The
rivalry between Portugal and Spain. The quest for a sea route
to India. The rounding of the Cape of Storms (Cape of Good Hope).
Vasco Da Gama. The problem of 'scurvy'. Christopher Columbus'
disproof of a flat earth. Amerigo Vespucci. Ferdinand Magellan's
circumnavigation of the planet. Sir Francis Drake. James Cook's
journey to Tahiti. The Endeavour's voyage of exploration. Circumnavigation
of Australia by Matthew Flinders.
(16
mins.) - Year of Production 1992
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European Settlement of Australia
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Terra
Australis Incognita. Aborigines. New Guinea. New Holland. New
Zealand. Abel Tasman. James Cook. Botany Bay. Establishment
of a penal colony. The First Fleet - conditions on board. Arthur
Phillip. Punishment. Norfolk Island. Bass and Flinders. Encounters
with the aborigines. Bligh and Macarthur - the Rum Corps. Macquarie.
The development of the colonies.
(14
mins.) - Year of Production 1992
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The Discovery of Gold
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Hargreaves'
discovery of gold. Ballarat, Bendigo and Castlemaine. Immigration
and population growth. Labour shortages. The diggers. Life on
the diggings - food, shelter, equipment. Claim jumping. Panning.
The cradle. Racial tension with the Chinese. The Eureka Stockade.
Peter Lalor. Long term results of the goldrush.
(14
mins.) - Year of Production 1992
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Set of 8 history videos
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Farming Case Studies Videos
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A Wheat Farm
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wheat farm is situated near Ouyen in the Mallee district of
Victoria. The general climate and the critical effect of weather
on grain crops - especially close to harvest time. Seasonal
tasks. Soil preparation and sowing the crop. maintenance of
farm machinery. Spraying for weeds. Nitrogen testing - leaf
samples. Harvest time - operating the 'header'. Transport and
storage of the crop. Price - fluctuations in overseas and domestic
markets. Budgeting and planning for next year.
(15min)
- Year of Production 1994
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A Sheep Farm
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This
program looks in detail at a typical Mallee sheep farm. Use
of bore water - how a wind generated bore pump operates. Types
of sheep: ewes, rams and wethers. Meat production versus wool
production. Wool quality, what a micron is and how it's used
to identify and measure quality. Running the shearing operation.
Looking after the sheep: pest control, docking - differences
between a plunge and shower dip. Crutching. Fox control. Artificial
insemination. Transportation of sheep. Budgeting and planning.
(19
min) - Year of Production 1994
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A Dairy Farm
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The
Jordons moved from Tasmania to central Victoria in 1965 for
better dairy conditions and in 1993 were awarded the Bonlac
Commercial Dairy Herd of the year. We discuss the history of
fluctuations in market price and land development, improvements
in technology and productivity. Measurements of efficiency:
Kg, fat/Kg, Hectare/Kg, Protein. Physical layout: grading, fencing,
irrigation, pasture, hay bailing, fertilizer. Climate and season:
what jobs when? Breeding: genetic manipulation, bull importation
and higher production. Health: bloat, milk fever, drenching.
Milking: the latest technology of a rotary Dairy in action and
explained. Budgeting and planning: high costs of technology,
computer histories of each animal. Marketing & Transportation:
sample tests for quality.
(18
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A Market Garden
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A
market garden which has grown from 5,000 case output to 25,000
cases. Issues of soil, climate and irrigation are discussed.
The delicate juggling involved in planting: soil temperature,
frost, plastic containment. Examples of vegetable growth. The
decision making in purchasing or deferring machinery. The trials
and errors of rotation. Weeds, pests, disease: how are they
controlled? Harvest: labour negotiation, weather prediction
and market movements. Dealing with an agent: quality and packing
requirements. The importance of refrigeration and transporting
method. Technological advancement in budgeting and planning.
The pros and cons of life as a market gardener.
(20
min) - Year of Production 1994
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A Vineyard
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Bethany
wines was one of the first vineyards established in the Barossa
Valley. Why the valley is especially suited in climate and soil
to the growing of grapes. Effects of weather on the different
stages of grape growing. Types of grapes cultivated. Planting
the vines and tending their growth and development. Pruning,
weed control and guarding against disease. Irrigation. Harvest
- determining the prime time to pick - Riesling and Chardonnay.
From harvest through the different stages to bottling. Fermentation.
Prevention of oxidisation. Marketing.
(25
min) - Year of Production 1994
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An Orchard
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The
Pickworths have been on their Orchard for three generations.
Predominantly pears, apples, peaches and cherries. Pickworth's
provide the major markets of Sydney and Melbourne. The Orchard
has computerized irrigation, specialized soil testing and is
also a packer for other orchards. We discuss varieties of fruit
and their respective purpose (canning, fresh); the primes of
production and the number of years a tree is expected to produce.
Establishing trees: planting, early care, fertilizer, pruning,
times of produce. maintaining trees: spur development, branch
angle, space and water. Pests and disease: precautions and spraying.
Harvesting - refrigeration, transportation and seasonal labour.
The packaging process: we show the extensive workings of the
Pickworth packing shed. Budgeting and planning. The pro's and
cons of life on an Orchard.
(17
min) - Year of Production 1994
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Cattle Farming
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Running
the cattle farm as a business. Fencing as an ongoing job. Differences
between running a cattle farm and a sheep farm. The weather
conditions and calving. Soil quality and general terrain. Drought
conditions and their effect. Feed for the cattle. Pests and
diseases. fattening the cattle for market. How prolific are
the cows? Artificial insemination - the advantages and costs.
(24
min) - Year of Production 1994
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Set of 7 Farming Case Studies videos
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Farming
Skills Videos
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Shearing & Wool Handling
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Mechanical
handpieces used in shearing. How does a shearing comb work?
Learning to shear. Shearing technique. Lifestyle of the shearer.
Seasons. Physical problems - strain on the back. Pay rates for
shearer !s. What are the duties of the wool handler? What sorts
of things might contaminate the wool? The marketing of the wool
crop.
(16
min) - Year of Production 1994
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Farm Forestry
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The
importance of trees on a farm. Approaches to growing trees:
eco-forestry, woodlots and plantation timber. Farm forestry
as an extra income source for the farmer. Traps to avoid in
choosing what to plant. Species grown in Australia - local versus
introduced. Pulpwood versus specific hardwoods. Initial planting
- strategies to encourage growth. Weed control, mulching and
thinning. Tending, pruning and maturation. maintenance to be
carried out. Productivity and returns. Harvesting and transportation
of the mature timber.
(16
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Soil Testing
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The
reasons for testing soil - what descriptions are involved? Texture:
clay, sand and silt. Structure: what determines good and bad?
What are the tests you are able to do? Soil Fertility - level
and tone of nutrients. Soil pH and salinity - what is it? How
is it done? What do the readings mean? Plant nutrients as elements
and indicators: nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. Geography
and soil. We conduct laboratory demonstrations. Field demonstrations
of soil texture - sticky point - signs of clay, sand & silt
- coherency - ribboning. Soil structure - size of particles.
Soil dispersion - related to erosion. Soil pH - implications
for fertility. Soil salinity.
(16
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Budding & Grafting
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What
is grafting? What is budding? How does one assess compatability?
What are the tools used in budding and grafting? What factors
are considered before making a graft? How are root stocks propagated?
Field demonstration of seeding, cutting and layering. Explanations
of the significance of season. The method of root initiation.
What sources should be used for scio-wood? How do you judge
maturity and quality? Chip budding and T-budding: what situations
require these methods? How deep should cutting be? What technique
is used with the knife? What bud is to be selected? How is the
bud wrapped? When is it unwrapped? What does the plant look
like after it has healed?
(30
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Set of 4 Farming Skills videos
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Agricultural Organisations Videos
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The Rural Finance Corporation
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The
Rural Finance Corporation has a long association with the
farming sector by way of providing specialist loans to capitalise
and develop specific rural properties. The unique aspects
of the agricultural sector are discussed here by John Fox
- General Manager. The need for proper management practices
and the fundamentals of profit and loss statements, balance
sheets and other instruments which help to quantify success
or failure of a farm as a business are reviewed. As is the
necessity of keeping a sharp eye on the marketplace. Geographically
Australia has numerous agricultural assets and good export
prospects, especially for the Asian market. Asia has particular
requirements for its produce and examples of these are given.
The Rural Finance Corporation principally deals with enterprises
keen (and able) to expand. It funds the farmers to continue
to provide Agricultural Australia with the incentive to move
forward and adopts the approach that farming is being transformed
from 'a way of life to a business'.
(43
minutes) - Year of Production 1996
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The Beef Improvement Association
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An
interview with Mike Stevens - Chief Executive Officer. The
Beef industry celebrated its 200th anniversary in 1995. 18-20
percent of the meat traded around the world comes from Australia
which consequently has a major export profile. The beef cattle
industry is the largest single user of land in Australia.
The cattle population is 26 million - spread across a vast
area of the country. Which cattle do best in different climates
- and what are the limitations on quantity and quality of
beef produced? The beef market today pays premium prices but
is often very specific about the type of product it requires.
Issues of pasture improvement and certification of pesticide
residue-free carcasses are addressed. Specific Australian
export markets in Korea, Japan, America, Asia and a small
amount to the U.K. are looked at.
(46
minutes ) - Year of Production 1996
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The Australian Horse Council
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An
interview with Dr Peter Huntington - Trustee of The Australian
Horse Council. Whilst not generally appreciated as a major
agricultural export sector - the horse industry represents
a major investment in land, resources, money and expertise.
It has a positive economic effect in aspects such as tourism
for the Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne (leading to the
Melbourne Cup) and other major events around Australia - events
of international significance. Issues addressed in this interview
include: the high quarantine standards of Australia (re-inforcing
a clean international image), the thoroughbred breeding program,
medical tests to determine individual horse's ability to race
and injuries that can occur and their treatment. The racing
industry is well regulated and is perceived to be free of
problems. Horses in Australia can remain outside, minimising
cost significantly compared with America and En gland - countries
with colder environments. The Horse Industry is very diverse
including show jumping, driving, and is highly competitive.
(47
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The Australian Wheat Board
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Interview
with Alex Nichol - Communications Manager. The Australian
Wheat Board is about 55 years old and was started to provide
food to the Allies during World War II. Over the last 55 years
there has been a gradual change and it has become one of the
world's biggest and most respected marketing organisations.
This interview looks at changes in the way wheat has been
marketed through the years and where our major markets are
today. Australia produces 16 million tons of wheat a year,
4.5 million tons of that is consumed in Australia. The three
big market areas are the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific
Rim. Asia is becoming the big market for Australian wheat
with about half of our exports going there. In any given year
Australia might market up to 43 different styles of wheat
a year. Western Australia is Australia's biggest wheat producing
State with New South Wales the second biggest. Factors influencing
the size and quality of our wheat crop. The high risk nature
of wheat production and ways to hedge against that risk.
(28
minutes) - Year of Production 1996
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The International Wool Secretariat
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Interview
with David Connors - Director of Australian Branch. The International
Wool Secretariat (formerly the marketing arm of the Australian
Wool Corporation) was formed over 60 years ago. It was started
by some wool growers in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
It promotes the research and development of wool throughout
the world. 97% of Australia's wool is consumed outside Australia.
David Connors reviews the traditional as well as the emerging
markets. He also talks about changing approaches to marketing,
and variations in the style and quality of the wool that needs
to be grown to meet market acceptance. The best way to access
the market and the media 1, trade and fashion shows and other
promotional techniques used.
(16
minutes) - Year of Production 1996
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The Australian Veterinary Association
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An
interview with Michael Sheedy a Veterinary Practitioner and
Council Member of the Victorian Division of the Australian
Veterinary Association. The care and management if livestock
on farms represents a major aspect of farming practices. Michael
Sheedy of the Australian Veterinary Association comments on
a range of issues including: provision of shelter in summer
and winter, fencing stocking rations, feedlot situations,
care of new born and Australia's quarantine provisions. He
discusses husbandry issues associated with certain animals
such as horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens. New areas
of emerging agriculture-aquaculture and exotic animal breeds
represents new and different challenges to the profession.
But whatever the breed - in the end the golden rule seems
to be 'Prevention is Better than Cure' when it comes to animal
management.
(39
mins) Year of Production 1996
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The Academy of Grain Technology
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Grain
crops represent a major part of Australia's agricultural production
- and have a particularly large role in the export market.
John Crosbie - General Manager of the Academy of Grain Technology
tells us about the way in which the varieties of wheat and
other grains have changed over the years and research and
development of new varieties. He comments on the many factors
affecting suitable selection of a variety for cultivation.
Also addressed are issues such as: the range of soils and
climatic conditions; diseases and pests which present a problem;
measurement of protein content and ways to boost it. In an
increasingly diverse marketplace premium prices are paid for
grain which meets the consumer requirements.
(29
minutes) - Year of Production 1996
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The Bureau of Meteorology
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Interviews
with Ward Rooney - Senior Forecaster (Melbourne) and Grant
Beard - Senior Meteorologist in Climate Analysis. The role
of the National Climate centre. Degrees of predictability
of weather and climate. The major climatic regions of Australia.
Typical weather patterns of the capital cities. Mediterranean
climate. The monsoonal climate. The El Nino phenomenon and
the Southern Oscillation Index. The moderating effect of expanses
of water. Microclimates. The way in which weather is forecast.
The fundamentals of weather measurement: temperature, windspeed,
air pressure and precipitation. Advances in the use of satellite
imagery. The construction of a weather map. High and low pressure
systems. Warm and cold fronts. The causes of rain. Cloud types.
The degree of accuracy in prediction. Meteorological services
to agriculture.
(36
minutes) - Year of Production 1996
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Set of 8 Agricultural Organisations
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