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Land of Ulster

Even in Belfast, people are only a generation away from the soil. Explore the changing fortunes of Ulster and its farmers in this charming government film.

Government sponsored film 1950 29 mins

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Overview

Experience the changing face of Ulster agriculture from John’s farm in Ballymena to Eileen’s University laboratory. Poetic words transform government policy and the harsh realities of farming into a rousing tale of good-humoured resilience. Find out how the great problems of collection are overcome in a land littered with little roads running through one another like a bag of weasels. Will Ulster farmers be able to move mountains under the inspector’s watchful eye?

Director
Genres
Government sponsored film
Released
1950
Country
Northern Ireland
Location
BelfastBallymenaTower HamletsMourne MountainsCounty Tyrone
Language
English

Subjects

Agriculture Agricultural workers Farming methods Dairy farming Laying of foundation stones Farming Potatoes Scientific research Flax (crop) Agricultural shows Thatched cottages