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City Children Learn the Joys of Gardening
In the shadows of New York City's skyscrapers a Children's Garden flourishes. There on a plot of ground originally set aside as the ornamental front lawn of a metropolitan hospital, children living in America's largest city satisfy their desire to...
The Times of Ceylon Press
The Cooperative Farm Credit System - How the U.S. Government Helps its People
Land values enter into the farm credit picture because the type of soil is a key factor in determining the value and production capabilities of a US farm. Here, a Land Bank appraiser uses a soil auger to secure information regarding a farm's oil s...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Mao Covets All of "Good Earth" - The First Step towards Collectivization of the Chinese Farmers
The First Step towards Collectivization of the Chinese farmers under the Communist regime was to encourage the farmers to assist and cooperate with their neighbors. This was not difficult because it was an ancient tradition among the Chinese peasa...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Institute for Plant Cultivation and Plant Breeding at University of Giessen
An assortment of wheat cultures are kept at an experimental station. From left to right: Teklu Negash from Ethiopia, Wilhelm Lindenstruth, director of the experimental station and K.M. Karunaratne.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Flood Control Gate for Furrow Irrigation
The Ames gated pipe is used for furrow irrigation. It is especially suited for watering row crops on irregular land and can also be used on close-growing crops. The gates regulate the flow. This equipment is designed to replace open ditch methods.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Farmers in Taiwan - Escapers from Red China Start a New Life
Chen Meng-Yu and three of his fellow escapes from Communist China start anew as farmers in Taiwan. They now have their own homes, and can either sell or keep the crops they grow.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Hay Making in the GDR State Farm Goerlsdorf in the County of Cottbus
A new transporter helped in the quick harvest on the 100 hectares of meadowland at the Goerlsdorf/GDR state farm.
The Times of Ceylon Press
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