Traditional Agriculture Collection

Harvesting hay, Romania
Harvesting hay using horses, near Miclosoara, a Hungarian part of Transylvania in Romania

A Dassanech man with a shock of hair.; The Omo Delta of southwest Ethiopia is one of the least accessible and least developed parts of East Africa

Goats - herd grazing through field of scarlet peacock anemones - in spring - Mani peninsula - Greece
ROG-14211 Goats - herd grazing through field of scarlet peacock anemones - in spring Mani peninsula - Greece Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A Karo homestead close the Omo River. The small thatched huts built off the ground are food stores. The Karo are a small tribe living in three main villages along the lower reaches of the Omo River

The Karo excel in body art. Before dances and ceremonial occasions, they decorate their faces and torsos elaborately using local white chalk, pulverised rock and other natural pigments

In the early morning, a Dassanech man puts on his serval cat skin cape and ostrich-feather headdress to participate in his Dimi ceremony, an important initiation ceremony

Intensely flowery Machair with red clover, ladies bedstraw etc at Stilligarry (Stadhlaigearraidh)
ROG-13710 Intensely flowery Machair with red clover, ladies bedstraw etc at Stilligarry (Stadhlaigearraidh), with Ben More beyond; on the west coast of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Ancient farm in a beautiful pastoral montane landscape, with traditional agriculture, at Magura
ROG-13383 Ancient farm in a beautiful pastoral montane landscape, with traditional agriculture, at Magura in Piatra Criaulu Mountains, autumn, Romania

Group of hay stooks, with thatched barn and cherry tree beyond, in the Galda valley, Apuseni mountains, Romania
ROG-13380 Group of hay stooks, with thatched barn and cherry tree beyond, in the Galda valley Apuseni mountains, Romania Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Strip farming arable fields in Aita Mare near Brasov, Transilvania, Romania
ROG-13221 Strip farming arable fields Aita Mare near Brasov, Transilvania, Romania Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Maize stooks, Romania
Maize stooks, near Garda de Sus, Apuseni Mountains in Romania

Hay stooks - with autumnal beechwoods beyond, in the Piatra Craiulu mountains, Carpathians, Romania
ROG-14111 Hay stooks - with autumnal beechwoods beyond, in the Piatra Craiulu mountains Carpathians, Romania Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Traditional farming with old houses, barns, fruit trees and pasture in autumn, Magura village
ROG-14103 Traditional farming with old houses, barns, fruit trees and pasture in autumn Magura village, Piatra Craiulu mountains

The Leaota Mountains (part of the southern Carpathians) south of Bran with the first snow of autumn. Romania
ROG-14158 The Leaota Mountains (part of the southern Carpathians) south of Bran with the first snow of autumn Romania Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hungarian Billy goat, covered with grass. Hortobagy National Park, east Hungary
ROG-14149 Hungarian Billy goat, covered with grass Hortobagy National Park, east Hungary Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Flock of twisted-horn Racka sheep grazing in the Hortobagy National Park, east Hungary
ROG-14145 Flock of twisted-horn Racka sheep grazing Hortobagy National Park, east Hungary Ovis aries strepsiceros Hortobg Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cow and snowy house in Magura village, Piatra Craiulu mountains, Romania
ROG-14107 Cow and snowy house in Magura village Piatra Craiulu mountains, Romania autumn Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Blonde Mangalica Wooly pig; rare breed in the Hortobagy National Park, east Hungary
ROG-14146 Blonde Mangalica Wooly pig; rare breed Hortobagy National Park, east Hungary Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Andalucian cattle with calves grazing in Holm Oak dehesa, near El Bosque, Sierra de Grazalema, SW Spain
ROG-13288 Red Andalucian cattle with calves grazing in Holm Oak dehesa near El Bosque, Sierra de Grazalema, SW Spain Quercus ilex ssp

Flowery old olive groves in spring on the Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese, south Greece
ROG-13322 Flowery old olive groves in spring on the Mani Peninsula Peloponnese, south Greece. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Beautiful flowery old olive groves in spring, with Large Mediterranean Spurge, on the Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese
ROG-13321 Beautiful flowery old olive groves in spring with Large Mediterranean Spurge, on the Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese, south Greece

Pig feeding on pumpkins in the Apuseni mountains, autumn, Romania
ROG-13381 Pig feeding on pumpkins in the Apuseni mountains autumn, Romania. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cow with hay stooks, in the Galda valley in autumn, Apuseni Mountains, Romania
ROG-13379 Cow with hay stooks, in the Galda valley in autumn Apuseni Mountains, Romania. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mixed flock of sheep and goats with guard / sheep dogs - in the Barsa Fierului valley, Carpathians, Romania
ROG-14102 Mixed flock of sheep and goats with guard / sheep dogs in the Barsa Fierului valley, Carpathians, Romania Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hay harvest, using horses, near Miclosoara; hungarian part of Transylvania; Romania
ROG-14014 Hay harvest, using horses, near Miclosoara; hungarian part of Transylvania Romania. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Piglets foraging in woodland clearing in the mountains of central Corsica, France
ROG-13726 Piglets foraging in woodland clearing in the mountains of central Corsica, France Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Piglet foraging in woodland clearing in the mountains of central Corsica, France
ROG-13725 Piglet foraging in woodland clearing in the mountains of central Corsica, France Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Young Sheep in courtyard of Saxon house in Viscri, Transylvania. Romania
ROG-13678 Young Sheep in courtyard of Saxon house in Viscri, Transylvania. Romania Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beautiful pastoral montane landscape, with traditional agriculture in Piatra Criaulu Mountains, autumn, Romania
ROG-13434 Beautiful pastoral montane landscape, with traditional agriculture in Piatra Criaulu Mountains autumn, Romania Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Olf field patterns and boundaries on a spring evening; at Cimikoy near Akseki, Taurus Mountains, south Turkey
ROG-13616 Olf field patterns and boundaries on a spring evening; at Cimikoy near Akseki Taurus Mountains, south Turkey Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Old-fashioned agriculture in the Piatra Craiulu Mountains National Park: hay cutting by hand, unimproved pastures etc
ROG-13217 Old-fashioned agriculture - hay cutting by hand, unimproved pastures etc. Piatra Craiulu Mountains National Park

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"Preserving the Essence of Traditional Agriculture: A Glimpse into Rural Life" Step into the enchanting world of traditional agriculture, where time seems to stand still and nature's bounty thrives. In Romania's picturesque countryside, harvesting hay becomes a laborious yet rewarding task, as golden fields sway in harmony with the gentle breeze. Magura village, nestled amidst the majestic Piatra Craiulu mountains, unveils a scene straight out of a postcard. Here, old houses and barns coexist harmoniously with fruit trees and lush pastures during autumn. The air is filled with nostalgia as farmers diligently tend to their land using age-old techniques passed down through generations. Venturing further south to Greece's Mani peninsula reveals an idyllic sight - goats grazing gracefully through scarlet peacock anemones in springtime. This harmonious relationship between animals and nature showcases the sustainable practices deeply rooted in traditional farming. Crossing continents to Ethiopia's Omo River region introduces us to the Dassanech tribe. Adorned with intricate body art and sporting striking hairstyles, a Dassanech man stands proud amidst his community's rich agricultural heritage. His extensive scarification tells stories of resilience and identity that have been etched onto his skin for centuries. Witnessing another facet of rural life along the Omo River brings us closer to Karo homesteads. These communities excel not only in cultivating crops but also in expressing their cultural uniqueness through elaborate body art traditions. As dawn breaks over this tranquil landscape, it illuminates their dedication towards preserving ancient customs. Meanwhile, on Scotland's Outer Hebrides island chain lies Stilligarry - a place where intensely flowery Machair blankets vast meadows adorned with red clover and ladies bedstraw. This breathtaking display exemplifies how they are create vibrant ecosystems while sustaining local livelihoods against stunning backdrops like Ben More mountain.