Crop Irrigation
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Irrigation system on the banks of the River Severn.
Exploration of the use of rivers in agriculture - shows the features of an irrigation system used by a flower and potato farm on the banks of the River Severn. This system irrigates with water directly lifted from the river.
From:
Landmarks The River Severn Water from the River
First Broadcast
:
27 January 1997
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9,9-11
Subject : Geography
Topic : Rivers
Keywords : Irrigation, Farming, Agriculture, River Severn, Arable farming
Notes : Clip illustrates a primary use of water for the agricultural industry. Can use as part of study on the topic of rivers or farming.
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