Shows methods used by British farmers for making grass silage. Covers the whole process, from mowing to use as fodder. Demonstrates methods of packing a silo, adding molasses, and ensuring proper temperature to mature the silage. Shows also use of a pit - an alternative device to a silo.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006636
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agricultural processing
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Crops and soils
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm life - Great Britain
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm management
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)