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Kategoriename: Agriculture & Self Sufficiency - Farming,Smallholding & Rural Life DVDS

Artikelname: 30 Years of One Man and His Dog:Ben Fogle and Gus Dermody
Artikelbeschreibung: Ben Fogle and Gus Dermody introduce the best of the BBC's much missed One Man and His Dog, from the very first episode presented by Phil Drabble to the current day. Gus chooses his top rounds, showcasing the skills and level of communication between man and dog whilst the second film features the International Competition held at Chatsworth. Approximately 189 minutes.

Artikelname: A Hill Shepherd Trains His Border Collies:Derek Scrimgeour
Artikelbeschreibung: A top sheepdog handler shares his techniques for training a dog to flank, lie down, outrun, drive, shed and go back; all the skills that a dog needs to work effectively on the hills. Derek also shows how these skills are put to use in every day work situations on the fell. Approximately 80 minutes

Artikelname: An Introduction to Keeping Bees.. DVD
Artikelbeschreibung: Experts explain how beekeeping does not have to be either difficult or dangerous and this DVD will give you the condidence to get started. Advice is given on obtaining bees & equipment, protective clothing and essential tools, choosing your site, the importance of the right habitat, collecting honey and wax. Approximately 70 minutes.

Artikelname: Border Collie Sheepdogs Off Duty!
Artikelbeschreibung: The border collie is regarded as a dependable partner on the farm. But what happens when sheepdogs clock off? This delightful programme takes us into the lives of border collies. We see them playing crazy games, forming alliances, establishing hierarchies, relaxing at home and on the beach, bringing up puppies and taking time out from a hectic working day. This is a unique treat for all collie and dog lovers. Approximately 80 minutes and with optional audio comments.

Artikelname: First Steps in Shearing:The British Wool Marketing Board
Artikelbeschreibung: Every sheep farmer with a breeding flock needs to shear for the welfare of the animals and could find it profitable to harvest their wool. This DVD, produced by the British Wool Marketing Board, has been made to complement introductory training courses and to give guidance on all aspects of sheep shearing.

Artikelname: Keeping Ducks: Tom Bartlett
Artikelbeschreibung: Tom Bartlett follows the journey of ducklings from incubation through their lives as he explains his own methods of feeding, housing, breeding and generally caring for ducks on the farm and at show. He relates the easy steps to good duck management, looks at the different breeds you might consider and covers the question of which pond might be the most appropriate for your choice of duck. DVD 48 minutes approximately.

Artikelname: Keeping Hens in the Garden:Francine Raymond
Artikelbeschreibung: This programme by one of the acknowledged experts in the field provides an encouraging step-by-step guide on how to choose, house and care for your chickens and goes through all aspects of responsible hen keeping in a limited space. Approximately 70 minutes.

Artikelname: Lamb Survival:D.Henderson
Artikelbeschreibung: A detailed programme illustrating the techniques that can be used by shepherds to reduce losses from hypothermia and infection. By the respected author of The Veterinary Book for Sheep Farmers. Approximately 84 minutes.

Artikelname: Mist the Movie
Artikelbeschreibung: Mist is 1 of 3 pups born at Borough Farm. From the moment she opens her eyes she knows that she wants to become a real sheepdog. Originally shown on Channel Five and written by David Kennard (A Year of the Working Sheepdog DVD) and featuring his dogs this programme containes wonderful footage with narrative provided by Una Stubbs and many others. DVD 75 mins

Artikelname: Pig in a Day: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Artikelbeschreibung: This unique DVD made by Hugh, butcher Ray and the River Cottage team offers not merely a thorough grounding in the delights of small scale pig-keeping, but also a complete guide to butchering and processing a pig, from nose to tail. It includes full instructions for making your own hams, bacon and sausages. Enjoy the brilliant feature episode, The Joy of Pigs, then tuck into over 100 minutes of completely original River Cottage porky delights and feast on the finest pork recipes. Approximately 148 mins.

Artikelname: Poultry at Home:Victoria Roberts
Artikelbeschreibung: In this beginner's guide to poultry health and management, Victora Roberts uses over 50 pure breeds to illustrate the various points to consider when choosing birds. She goes on to discuss handling, housing, feeding, common ailments, breeding, eggs and rearing chicks. Approximately 77 minutes.

Artikelname: The Secret Life of the Farm:Rosamund Young
Artikelbeschreibung: The Young's farm organically and have, wherever possible, let nature come first with both their attitude to livestock and their immediate environment. As a result their farm is host to rare flowers, ancient woodland, pure running streams and wildlife which live happily side-by side with the cattle. This film, shot over a 5 year period by Rosamund, shows us impromptu and random insights into how the farm animals behave. It shows them making choices and expressing preferences, at play and at rest. All this is seen against a backdrop of a farm where the ethos is as much for care of the land as it is for care of the animals. Approximately 60 minutes.

Artikelname: Traditional English Hedgelaying:George Bevan
Artikelbeschreibung: The art of hedgelaying maintains a dense, healthy hedge which forms a secure barrier and encourages wildlife. This skill is now back in demand with many recognising the advantages of re-establishing the traditional methods of 'layering'. Approximately 40 minutes.