Environmental Problems with Sheep Dipping

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Hill farmer discussing effects of chemicals used in a sheep dip.

A farmer, who owns a hill farm high on Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park discusses his concerns about the effects on the environment and his health, of the various chemicals used in the sheep dipping process. He is shown dipping his sheep.
From: Mountain Fields of Vision
First Broadcast : 26 September 2002

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : Geography

Topic : Economic activity, Environmental issues, Hill farming

Keywords : Farming, Agriculture, Cadair Idris, Snowdonia, Sheep farming

Notes : Clip showing an essential task for a sheep farmer in rural Wales. Can use as stimulus to a discussion on pollution in agriculture, and the effects of this on farm workers. In 2002 when this clip was filmed the dangers to farm workers from contact with sheep dip was a growing cause for concern. Do research on the internet to assess environmental risks still associated with sheep dip.

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