Weekly agricultural programme
Land of Sawad
With the Iraqi farmer, from field to market
- Airs
- Monday, 10:30
- Rerun
- Rerun Friday, 10:30
- Season
- Season 10
The date harvest in the orchards of Rashidiya, and the palms of the Tigris as filmed in 1927
The programme toured the orchards of Rashidiya, north of Baghdad, as the date harvest began, and checked the prices of Zahdi, Khastawi and Barhi dates at the Jamila wholesale market. It also showed rare archive footage of the palm-lined banks of the Tigris and the sailing boats that carried the crop to market a century ago.
About the programme
Land of Sawad
An agricultural programme that joins farmers in their fields and showcases successful experiences in modern farming.
“Land of Sawad” takes its name from the ancient name for Iraq and accompanies farmers in orchards and fields from the Nineveh Plain to the palm groves of Basra. The programme showcases modern irrigation techniques, pest control and marketing experiences, and hosts agricultural engineers to answer farmers' questions.
- Monday, 10:30
- Friday, 10:30
- 60 minutes
- 2015
- Season 10
- Society and public service
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Episodes of Land of Sawad
3 episodes available to watch in full, with a player that remembers where you left off.
