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A weekly agricultural magazine for those who live by the land.
Special edition for the grower introduced by Richard Martyr.

Brussels Sprouts
John Mackaness, grower and wholesaler, illustrates his methods of growing and marketing and George Finch, of the National Institute of Agricultural Botany, describes some of the work now in progress in improving varieties.

Early Lettuce and Cauliflower
A. Frost, farm manager, Pershore Institute of Horticulture, shows some alternative methods of production.

Apples and Pears
L.F. Clift visits S.H.M. Broomfield on his 20-acre fruit holding on the banks of the Severn at Holt, near Worcester.

From the BBC's Midland television studio

Contributors

Presenter:
Richard Martyr
Item presenter (Brussels Sprouts):
John Mackaness
Item presenter (Brussels Sprouts):
George Finch
Item presenter (Early Lettuce and Cauliflower):
A. Frost
Interviewer (Apples and Pears):
L.F. Clift
Interviewee (Apples and Pears):
S.H.M. Broomfield
Film sequences:
The BBC's Agricultural Film Unit
Cameraman:
John Bird
Film Editor:
Iris Lewis
Director:
John McGonagle
Producer:
Hilary Phillips

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