After aquiring Old Pond Publishing in April 2014, it has been a fantastic journey for us here at 5m Publishing. We have met some great people and attended some extraordinary shows over the last 9 months.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers and business partners who have continued to support us during and after the aquisition.
We wish you all a very merry Christmas and we look forward to a prosperous 2015, bringing lots of new and exciting products along the way.
As a thank you to our customers, we are giving everybody who purchases in January 2015 a £10.00 voucher code to spend with us in February and March.
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!
A three-part film series looking at a variety of agricultural machines at work in Australia. With English language track.
Filmmakers Jörn and Tammo Gläser have travelled to different regions of the continent down under several times as part of their documentary series ‘Agriculture in Australia’. This three-part film series looks at a variety of agricultural machines made by different manufacturers as they are put to work over the different seasons and from Western Australia to the island of Tasmania.
Filmmakers Jörn and Tammo Gläser begin their journey of agricultural discovery in the city of Perth, in the state of Western Australia. The first stop is the two sites owned by Glenvar Farms, where the family harvests its grain and compresses the straw with the combine harvester in one passing. Along their 4500-kilometer route, the brothers then visit other large grain farms that are using modern combine harvesters and large tractors. The variety of the Australian landscape is also showcased
along the way. You can find the “making-of” for the three-part film on this Australian expedition under Extras on the DVD. A narrator guides you through the film. This episode is 85 minutes long.
In eastern Australia, farmers of some of the largest farms in the southern hemisphere work several thousands of hectares of farmland. High-hp tractors from John Deere, Case IH and New Holland are used here. However, Australia is also known for its variety in agricultural production. Brothers Jörn and Tammo Gläser show you the cotton harvest, using the latest self-propelled John Deere machinery, as well as rare shots of the olive harvest in the state of Victoria. A narrator guides you through the film. This episode is 95 minutes long.
With a working width of 65 metres, one of the largest agricultural producers in Australia uses the world’s widest drill. For brothers Jörn and Tammo Gläser, this is one of the highlights of the third part of this agricultural documentary on Australia. Other rare footage includes shots of different pieces of machinery in action in the sugar cane harvest in Queensland, and a visit to a vegetable farm on the island of Tasmania. In the third part of this documentary series, you will get to see agricultural machinery used in interesting and exciting ways in a varied landscape. A narrator guides you through the film. This episode is 95 minutes long.
The Grassmen duo made their first film in 2009 and they now have numerous titles, sales of which run into tens of thousands. They also have a cult following on youtube. This 7 DVD set includes all of the following;
NEW Two Ledgends & A Donkey - In a unique Grassmen challenge two special characters from our earlier titles, namely the Legends that are Jimmy Doherty & Mike Greenaway, join the Grassmen's unforgettable team member Donkey for a series of tractor tests. Each man was given a budget of £16,000 to buy a 2nd hand tractor which they believed could still compete with today's new and rather expensive kit. In this first episode, they put their old girls back to work and as expected it isn't long before the breakdowns and banter kick in. Including reviews on the JF 1060 and Schuitemaker wagons this DVD will entertain all ages from start to finish.
Its In The Blood - On an island situated east of the Atlantic Ocean, in the Northern Province where wet weather grows the greenest grass on the planet, a dedicated group of men battle with the sodden ground, steep hills, narrow roads and tight yards to harvest thousands of acres of lush green silage. These are Northern Ireland's GRASSMEN. Interviews with three contractors from different locations in Ulster explain how they became GRASSMEN. In addition they each talk about the current machinery they use, experiences best forgotten and what drives them to persevere with the grass.
Keep 'er lit - Join Luke Furse (Farmer’s Weekly Contractor of the Year Finalist), his son Lloyd and the rest of the team in Devon for an insight into the working of Furse agricultural contracting and earthmoving businesses. The first in a two-part series, "Keep 'er Lit" shows the crew flat-out between the rain showers, as Grassmen. Watch the varied fleet of tractors, hear the performance comparison results and make up your own mind as to which tractor brand really is the winner.
Old School - In an epic compilation of three unique events, Classic Grassmen captures a huge variety of old school kit in full flight. After a long harvest season Devon based Luke Furse and his team take an evening to blow the dust off their Ford and County collections. We also travel to Co. Down where Cyril Hanna has organised a fleet of local Ferguson tractors to haul in wholecrop silage, including two rare 1250's and a V8 1155. This production is rounded off with the sights and sounds of the Dunmore single-chop world record attempt, including some rare harvesters working in a history of silage demonstration. Despite a tough summer the Vintage club aim to smash the previous record of 26 machines.
Meet the special characters who live and breathe classic tractors, as they put the pedal to the metal.
Sustain The Flame - 'Sustain the flame', the second DVD in a two-part series follows Luke Furse (Farmer's Weekly Contractor of the Year Finalist), his son Lloyd and the rest of the contracting team during the busy Autumn harvest season. This sequel to Grassmen's 'Keep er lit' DVD, focuses on corn cutting and maize harvesting Devon style. The multicoloured fleet of machinery ensures there's something for everyone and the final verdict is delivered on the four tractor performance test, featuring a John Deere, Landini, Fendt and Case.
Green Fever - The third installment in the Grassmen documentary series, 'Green Fever' gives a comparison of silage making in counties Cork, Fermanagh and Down in the difficult 2011 season. Featuring Troy Contracting, Read Agri Contracts and McKelvey Harvesting, a diverse range of kit can be seen in action across the unique challenges of each location.
Fulla the pipe - 'fulla the pipe’ is like no other production. Using unique camera angles and real time action you will experience the highlights of 2010’s first cut silage season. You will be taken on a journey through some of Northern Ireland’s most spectacular countryside by three of the province's largest contracting fleets. The diversity of the machinery will ensure that there is something to suit every tractor enthusiast. The reality of silage contracting is honestly and accurately portrayed in this documentary, with the weather and inevitable breakdowns being just some of the challenges faced. More than just machinery, the characters amongst the Grassmen emerge as they share the highs, the lows and the humour of the season. This DVD provides a snap shot of the art of silage contracting in the 21st century.
New to Old Pond we have the beautiful collection of animal portrait books, postcard books and notecard sets. Ranging from your typical household pets to farm animals and more. The photography in this series is preened to perfection with unspoiled images that showcase some of the many different breeds in each species.
This would make the perfect gift for Christmas, you can view the entire collection here
In International Heavy Haul Two we travel to four different parts of the world to bring you features showing heavy haulage at its most impressive.
This Trucking DVD is filmed in four different parts of the world.
The first film looks at the transport of two 130-tonne bridge beams in Australia. We see the crews starting their day’s work in a remote layby on the Great Northern Highway between Perth and Port Hedland, and accompany them for some distance - excellent in- cab footage is included. Traction is provided by Mack-ballasted tractors with the beams supported front and rear on 7&8 row bogies.
In the second feature we move to South Africa. Here we were privileged to witness the movement of a 356-tonne transformer, which was being carried on a girder frame supported by 24 rows of axles. Motive power is provided by three 8x8 Tractomas ballasted tractors and a rebuilt 6x4 Pacific. The sight and sound of this awesome combination is definitely not to be missed. We also film various other heavy loads with a variety of bal - lasted and 5th wheel tractors.
For the third part of our quartet, we have to thank Warwick Bell, general manager of Tranzcarr in New Zealand, who very kindly allowed us to use a film made for Tranzcarr showing the haulage of two transformers to a wind-farm project. The loads, weighing nearly 100 tons each, were carried on ten rows of axles, pulled and pushed by two Mack tractors. Other trucks were brought in to assist on gradients of up to 20% (1 in 5). The film follows the whole job, from unloading the transformers from a ship in the Port of Wellington through to final installation at the job site.
Our final feature brings us back to England to witness ALE moving two redundant giant boilers from the decommissioned Berkeley power station to the docks at Sharpnees. Motive power is provide by ALE’s unique Unipower 8x8 tractor and a 6x6 Faun tractor. Filming starts at the power station and follows the loads through to the docks. There we see them being loaded onto a barge belonging to Robert Wynn and Sons for onward shipment to Avonmouth Docks, where they were due to be loaded onto a freighter for delivery to Sweden for processing.
Please click to view International Heavy Haul 2
We may be early but we thought you wouldnt want to miss out on our selection of 2015 calendars!
With 15 to choose from, all with amazing images capturing farming in the best possible way. Featuring tractors, combines and other farm machinery pictured in 12 monthly installments. All photography has been undertaken by Dave Franciosy of FarmingPhotography.co.uk.
These would make a fantasic gift for all tractor and machinery enthusiasts.
Farming and Tractor 2015 Calendars available to order now.
New in this week we have This book takes an in-depth look at 600 significant examples of beetles, presented through astonishing photographs showing in detail the life size specimen.
Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, a commentary revealing notable characteristics, a list of related species, and a diagnosis of the example beetle’s importance in terms of taxonomy, rarity, behaviour and scientific significance.
The author, Patrice Bouchard, is a research scientist and curator of Coleoptera at the Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes. With his extensive background knowledge, he illustrates the information in an easy-to-read format that can be appreciated by all.
The Great American Wheat Harvest is a documentary film that tells the story of hard-working families who spend each summer travelling from Texas to the Canadian border and beyond, harvesting thousands of acres of wheat. They take risks most of us wouldn’t dream of taking so that all of us have an abundance of food on our tables.
Battling high fuel prices, labor shortages, extreme weather, severe drought, and occasionally a fire, these harvesting crews wouldn’t dream of doing anything else, because they know they are harvesting the wheat that feeds the world.
http://www.oldpond.com/the-great-american-wheat-harvest.html
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Welcome to the lush green pastures of Southland, New Zealand.
Here on the other side of the world men and machines are turning the expansive fields into top quality winter feed.
But there is a twist!
12 men from Ireland and England came to New Zealand to experience unique farming practices and the contracting required to plough, sow, drill, mow and harvest for sheep, beef and diary cattle.
http://www.oldpond.com/grass-reapers-dvd.html
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At only £5.99 each, these are definately an Old Pond bargin not to be missed.
Firstly, we have Heavy Horses, four episodes of Out of Town in which Jack visits Dorset to see the mane of a heavy horse dressed, and also does some fishing.
Following this, Pony riding includes pony performances in New Forest including fly fishing and Grayling fishing trips, all split across three episodes.
Jack heads over to Tregaron in Wales for the Sheep Dogs box set. He visits a sheepdog sale on a bitterly cold day as well as visiting a farm in Hampshire where the local young farmers' club members demonstrate generations-old methods of carn-threshing.
Finally, jack takes a trip into the past at the Appleby Fair in Cumbria where he enjoys demonstrations of some old country crafts. He also goes barbel fishing in another episode, with the Ringwood Anglers’ Club on the Lower Hampshire Avon.
These box sets are a great way to explore and learn about country life in rural Britian. To order or take a look at each episode in further details, please click on each boxset below.