The Farmer
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| Initial release | March 9, 1977 |
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| Directors | David Berlatsky |
| Composers | Hugo Montenegro |
| Produced by | Gary Conway |
| Cinematography | Irv Goodnoff |
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| ID | 2412030 |
About The Farmer
In danger of losing his farm, a decorated World War II veteran (Gary Conway) earns extra money by becoming a hired gun for a gambler being squeezed by the mob.
Calls for Willie's Law after sick dad signed assets away
... Less than two weeks later, The Farmer told his daughters Laura Johnston-Brand and Karen Lee that he had no memory of signing the documents...
Britain's loneliest sheep in hiding after rehoming row
... He told BBC News he became determined to help Fiona after seeing online criticism of The Farmer whose flock she once belonged to...
Swiss village of Aarwangen in ding-dong over challenge to cowbells
... The Farmer who owned the herd in question viewed it as a " personal insult to him and his cows" said the mayor...
Following the plough: A snapshot of a disappearing skill
... " Nowadays The Farmer doesn t even need to steer the tractor, he just presses a button...
Selfie takers forced pony off cliff in Gower, farmer says
... " The Farmer said he had to take all his mares home after the incident so they could foal safely...
Wet weather hitting critical harvest time, say farmers
... The crop - now in less than perfect condition - would ideally no longer be in the ground, but The Farmer says she needs to be flexible - and act fast...
Tunisia fires: 'We had no water to douse the flames'
... Although traumatised by the experience, The Farmer says she has no plans to leave the area: " I was born here and will die here...
Welsh farmers' despair at horrific dog attacks on sheep
... Hazel Wright, deputy head of policy at The Farmers Union of Wales said the u-turn had caused " real frustration"...
Following the plough: A snapshot of a disappearing skill
By Orla MooreBBC News
In a world of rapid technological change, one agricultural tradition stands firm - The art of ploughing. Photographer Harry George Hall donned his wellies to seek out The perfect furrow in Norfolk.
Over The Course of a weekend in September, a 90-acre swathe of prime farmland in Fincham, west Norfolk, was awash with More Than 100 tractors.
In their wake were precise lines of tilled earth, each drawn by The slice and turn of The plough.
" It's no surprise that it happens during The transition from summer To Autumn , The Change of The Seasons , " Mr Hall says.
" But This Was not just about competing. It was The appreciation of a passion. "
The 32-year-old photographer from Suffolk, who has previously in rural Cambridgeshire, said he was drawn to a ploughing match for The same reason: a celebration of hobbies in rural communities.
Mr Hall has collected images for a personal project he has called " The Sow Must Go On".
He says: " I love The storytelling in these communities, But The Story is not just about these amazing machines, it's The Legacy .
" On The Day , it evolved right in front of me.
" I saw Young People learning at first hand about something that so easily could become redundant and irrelevant. "
" I'm from Suffolk and my grandparents farmed, so this is particularly important to me, even though I don't farm myself, " he adds.
" I had The Pleasure of meeting Sam, 20, who got persuaded to buy his burgundy tractor on a Night Out .
" He told me: 'As A Society , we need more gearbox and less Xbox'. I think that is so telling. "
The Match , hosted annually by The East Anglian branch of The Vintage Tractor and Engine Club and in aid of charity Moth in a China Shop, was co-organised by David Mycock.
He says The competitors were not just farmers, But enthusiasts from a range of backgrounds who wanted to " give their tractors a good clear-out".
The Event started About 12 years ago with a dozen tractors. More Than 100 took part this year.
" You get judged on straightness, firmness and levelness, " Mr Mycock adds.
" It's a real skill, it is an art. I haven't The patience for it myself. It has to be done properly - or there are consequences for The rest of The year.
" In modern farming, that skill is disappearing.
" Nowadays The Farmer doesn't even need to steer The tractor, he just presses a button.
" Before, it was all done by eye and relied on The Man in The seat. He still sets The plough - But he only has to press a button. "
Mr Hall adds: " A light has been shone on The cost of living and The need to Focus On The Work of our producers and providers.
" This Was a moment to pause - to watch people ploughing in The Fields .
" There were men and women with different ploughs, some measuring The Land in a way we just don't anymore.
" It made me think, there are so many digital solutions nowadays, But This Was so tangible. Do we lose touch? "
" This is happening two hours from London, one of The World 's leading cities, " Mr Hall says.
" But it aids that balance of living we all need, to sit back and enjoy a simpler pastime.
" There's Something Beautiful , something authentic about it. "
The full gallery of images by Harry George Hall .
Source of news: bbc.com
The Farmer Photos
