Episode number 7 of Series “Race to save the planet”.
This program examines world food production and the challenge of feeding a growing population. The program discusses the environmental damage caused by conventional, intensive farming in both industrial and developing countries and the worldwide movement to replace conventional methods with low-input, sustainable agricultural practices. Narrated by Karina Kelly. Teacher’s notes accompany the video.
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ACMI Identifier
302840
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Environmental aspects
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Alternative agriculture
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food supply
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Organic farming
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Agriculture - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Pesticides - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil conservation
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Food supply
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food supply
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)