Integrated crop management training for farmers begins in Thoothukudi district

2 days, 21 hours ago

Officials inspect crops damaged by northeast monsoon in Nagapattinam

Nagapattinam District Monitoring Officer and Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation Managing Director A. Annadurai inspected crop damages caused by the northeast monsoon in the district on Wednesday. During the 2024–2025 samba and thaladi seasons, paddy was cultivated over 65,554.11 hectares, and groundnuts were grown on 399.26 hectares in the district. The heavy northeast monsoon rains caused damage to 8,319.85 hectares …

Nagapattinam Northeast Monsoon

3 days, 17 hours ago

T.N. farmers want more budget allocation for organic farming

The Hindu

A delegation of organic farmers and civil society organisations from Tamil Nadu Iyarkai Velan Koottamaipu from across the State met Agriculture Minister M.R.K. “There is ample evidence, including studies done by the ICAR that organic farming gives better yields than chemical-based farming,” said Ananthoo, Safe Food Alliance. The farmers urged the government to provide incentive amount to be paid to …

Food Farmers Organic Farming Organic Farmers Support Set

1 week ago

Indian farm sector should re-orient itself to face challenges, says ICAR DG and Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education

The Hindu

The Indian agriculture sector should re-orient itself to face different challenges, Himanshu Pathak, Director-General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education, said on Friday. He was addressing farmers, scientists, researchers, technology developers, and others after inaugurating a three-day farm sector exhibition and seminar on ‘harnessing plantation sector for sustainable development goals’ organised by …

India Indian Plantation Sector Kasaragod Pathak Icar Cpcri

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Deputy Director (Administration) Vacancy At National Institute Of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad [Apply Now]

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National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Hyderabad invites application for the post of Deputy Director on deputation basis. Name of the Post: Deputy Director Age Limit: 56 Years Essential Qualification and Experience • Officers under the Central Government / State Government / Union Territories Administration / Universities / Recognized Research Institutes / Public Sector Undertakings / Semi-Government / Statutory / …

Hyderabad Administration Manage Deputy Director National Institute Of Agricultural Extension Management

3 weeks ago

Incessant rains cause untold miseries for paddy farmers in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district

The Hindu

Incessant rains caused untold miseries for paddy farmers with the lack of storage facilities for the crops in Vizianagaram district. Rythu Coolie Sangham of Andhra Pradesh State Secretary Dantuluri Varma alleged that the government authorities had failed to instill confidence among the farmers who were worried over protection of the grains kept in field after completion of cutting process. The …

Farmers Crop Paddy

3 weeks ago

Governor Lauds PJTAU, Urges It to Gear Up for Fourth Industrial Revolution

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma lauded the role of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, of which he is the chancellor, in sustaining farmer’s livelihood across the nation. The decision to take up natural farming and its drone academy are good initiatives.” Minister of agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao said, “The university has grown as it has pursued the vision of eminent …

Agriculture Pjtau Urges Fourth Industrial

3 weeks ago

Special team issues advisory to farmers in Karaikal on managing paddy affected by waterlogging

The Hindu

A team of scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, and agricultural extension officers has advised farmers in Karaikal to adopt integrated pest management strategies to protect standing paddy crops inundated during the recent heavy rain. Earlier, the Department of Agriculture reported to the Puducherry government that there was a possibility of significant …

Karaikal

3 weeks ago

Kalakkad farmers express concern over crop loss caused by wild animals

The Hindu

Farmers from Kalakkad region in Tirunelveli district have expressed their concern over the significant crop losses caused by wild animals. Karthikeyan to take steps to protect their crops from frequent attacks by wild animals such as monkeys, wild boars and sambar deer. Another group of farmers from Manur region requested a survey to clear encroachments along the water canal supplying …

Collector Crop Loss Wild Animals Kalakkad Farmers

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Kuppam Farmer Makes Big Success out of Natural Agriculture Movement

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: In the heart of Andhra Pradesh, a quiet agricultural revolution is transforming the way farmers cultivate crops. Driven by the Community Managed Natural Farming programme spearheaded by the state government through Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, Krishnamurthy has been practising natural farming for eight years. His one-acre farm thrives with five main crops — moringa, banana, papaya, curry leaves, and castor …

Farming Natural Farmer Kuppam Natural Farming Krishnamurthy

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rain devastates acres of onion and pulses cultivation

The Hindu

The continuous rainfall in the Thoothukudi district has adversely affected the farmers in its northern regions, including Vilathikulam, Ettayapuram, Kovilpatti and others causing significant crop loss especially pulses and onions. Farmers in this region commonly cultivate crops like black gram, green gram, maize, onion and pearl millet. Annakodi, a farmer from the Muthupatti village near Vilathikulam, said that the rainfall …

Farmers Rain Rainfall Onion Black Gram

1 month ago

Farmers urge government to build barrage across Cauvery at Marudhur

The Hindu

Farmers’ representatives of Tiruchi district have called upon the State government to construct a barrage across the Cauvery between Marudhur in Karur district and Umaiyalpuram in Tiruchi district at the earliest. Raising the issue at the farmers’ grievances day meeting here on Friday, Koundampatti R. Subramanian, deputy secretary, Cauvery Delta Farmers Welfare Association, said the construction of the barrage would …

Farmers Tiruchi State District Cauvery Barrage Vivasayigal Sangam

1 month ago

Integrated farming research station in Thiruvananthapuram wins national recognition

The Hindu

The Integrated Farming System Research Station at Karamana in Thiruvananthapuram has been selected as the best centre under the All India Co-ordinated Research Project on integrated farming systems. The team comprising Jacob John, Professor and head; Meera A.V., and Bindhu J. S., of IFSRS, Karamana, contributed to “better performance of the centre including successful experimentation and publications,” the commendation said. …

Kerala Ifs Ifsrs

1 month ago

Citrus farming under MGNREGA empowers small farmers in Kadapa

New Indian Express

KADAPA: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act is providing the much-needed financial relief to struggling small and marginal farmers in Kadapa district. By raising horticulture crops under the scheme, farmers are not only finding a stable source of income but also utilising barren lands for profitable cultivation. A job card holder under MGNREGA, she has transformed one acre …

Mgnrega Kadapa

1 month ago

Andhra emerges as an inspiring example of natural farming

New Indian Express

GUNTUR: Andhra Pradesh has emerged as an epitome for implementation of natural farming with over 10.37 lakh farmers trained under the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming programme initiated by RySS, a not-for-profit organisation under the Department of Agriculture in the State. Natural farming has been in the spotlight since the Union Cabinet on November 25 approved the launch of …

Farming Natural Programme This Programme Natural Farming

1 month ago

Entomologists inspect fields in Madurai region after pest attacks

New Indian Express

MADURAI: The lack of awareness about early detection and climatic conditions has caused bacterial and pest infestation of paddy and maize crops in Madurai district. Earlier in November, blast and pest infections were reported on paddy crops in Vadipatti block, which was prevented by the agriculture department after timely intervention. Now, several other issues have been reported in several villages, …

Madurai

1 month ago

Vijayawada Snippets: Naidu and Lokesh to attend Mega PTM at Bapatla

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada:Principal Secretary for Education, Kona Sasidhar, announced that the state government is organising a Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting across 45,094 schools on December 7 to boost standards in government schools through parental participation. Govt to procure every grain of paddy within 24 hours: Nadendla Manohar Vijayawada: Minister of civil supplies, food and consumer affairs Nadendla Manohar assured that the state government …

Farmers Paddy Minister Produce Procure Manohar Vijayawada Vijayawada Snippets

1 month, 1 week ago

Uttar Pradesh Govt forms panel to look into farmers’ issues

The Hindu

As the farmers’ agitation continues in Noida, the U.P. The State Government constituted a committee under the chairmanship of IAS officer Anil Kumar Sagar, Principal Secretary of Infrastructure and Industrial Development. The other members of the committee are Piyush Sharma, Secretary, Infrastructure and Industrial Development Department; Sanjay Khatri, Additional Chief Executive Officer, Noida; Saumya Srivastava, Additional Chief Executive Officer, Greater …

Uttar Pradesh Farmers Committee Noida

1 month, 1 week ago

Odisha government launches awareness drive to sensitise farmers on paddy procurement

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: Even as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to disburse input assistance of Rs 800 per quintal paddy over and above the minimum support price of Rs 2,300 from Sohela on December 8, the state government has launched a drive to create awareness among farmers to sell their harvest under the decentralised procurement. A senior officer of the …

Procurement Paddy Paddy Procurement District Level Sensitise Farmers

1 month, 1 week ago

MLAs bring to Minister’s notice many issues at NTR District Review Committee meet

The Hindu

People’s representatives and officers should work in coordination for the overall development of the district and to bring solutions to problems, NTR district In-charge Minister Y. Satya Kumar Yadav said. Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, Collector G. Lakshmisha, MLAs from Mylavaram, Jaggayyapeta and Tiruvuru Vasantha Venkata Krishna Prasad, Sriram Rajagopal-Tataiah, Kolikapudi Srinivasa Rao respectively and others discussed issues with regard to …

Ntr District Vijayawada Ntr District

1 month, 1 week ago

Farmers Benefit from Bonus Payments: Tummala

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said the farmers were gaining from the bonus payment for crops offered by the government. Speaking at the Rythu Pandaga celebrations in Mahbubnagar Rao said, “We will do whatever is beneficial to the farmer and not with an eye on votes.” He invited farmers to opt for oil palm, which had good demand, saying …

Farmers Farmer

1 month, 1 week ago

Ludhiana: 18 samples taken from fertiliser godowns

Hindustan Times

Flying squads of the agriculture and farmers’ welfare department conducted inspection of godowns of various companies and their dealers on Friday. The four squads, led by joint director of agriculture Gurjit Singh Brar, collected 12 samples of fertilisers and six of pesticides. Brar emphasised that agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian had issued strict instructions to the department to monitor fertiliser …

Fertiliser Singh

1 month, 1 week ago

Arunachal govt launches 'Mission Arun Himveer' to boost economy

Deccan Chronicle

Itanagar: To boost market linkage for agricultural and horticultural products in Arunachal Pradesh, the state government on Friday launched Mission Arun Himveer by signing a pact between the agriculture marketing board and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, North East Frontier, in the presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu here. This new agreement follows a similar understanding with the Army in August …

Local Farmers Itbp Khandu

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Expedite paddy procurement, be ready for farmers festival: CM Revanth Reddy

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed the district collectors to complete the paddy procurement process at the earliest. During a video conference with district collectors, the CM asked the officials to provide all basic facilities at the procurement centres for the benefit of farmers. He also asked the in-charge ministers and in-charge officers assigned to the districts …

Paddy Procurement Farmers Festival Festival Cm

2 months ago

Breaking the classroom mould: Nirmal’s unique learning initiative

New Indian Express

ADILABAD : While students can learn the basics of computer programming, what happened in World War 1 or about the climate in Europe while sitting in classrooms, some learnings need to be a bit more hands-on. In an age where practical knowledge and how to navigate red tape or due process is of utmost importance, the Nirmal district administration, led …

Health Health Awareness

2 months ago

Visit paddy fields, not Musi: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Union minister and BJP state president G. Kishan Reddy advised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to begin his proposed padayatra from the paddy fields to know the plight of the farmers and charged that the state government had not yet started the paddy procurement at Indira Kranti Patham centres even two months after farmers got their produce. Many farmers …

Kishan Reddy Visit Paddy

2 months ago

Statewide digital crop area survey starts in Cuddalore, to cover 24 cr ha

New Indian Express

CUDDALORE: Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister MRK Panneerselvam inaugurated a digital crop area survey initiative covering 24.45 crore hectares in Tamil Nadu on Friday. The minister explained the state has 55 lakh survey numbers with 24.45 crore subdivisions, including 1.67 lakh survey numbers in Cuddalore with 17.12 lakh subdivisions. The survey, conducted digitally, aims to link farmers’ data, crop details …

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2 months ago

Agri-Tech Boosts Mango Farming in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: The CII-Food and Agriculture Center of Excellence organised a stakeholder consultation session on “Strengthening the FPO-AAgTech Interface in Mango Value Chains” in Tirupati on Friday to explore ways to enhance mango farming in Andhra Pradesh. Pushpit Garg, Chairman of CII Tirupati Zone; Dr M. Lakshmi Prasad, Immediate Past Chairman of CII Andhra Pradesh; C. Sunil, AGM of NABARD; and …

Mango Tirupati

2 months ago

Farmers seek higher procurement price for paddy from govt.

The Hindu

The Federation of State Farmers Association has sought a higher procurement price for paddy from the State government. The farmers demanded establishment of paddy procurement centres at taluk levels as well and Mr. Bhagyaraj pointed out that area under paddy cultivation across 20 districts was nearly 3 million hectares. The federation said the government should establish norms for paddy procurement …

Karnataka Federation Farmers Procurement Paddy State Paddy Procurement

2 months ago

Special officers asked to supervise paddy procurement in districts

The Hindu

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has asked the officials concerned to take steps for the procurement of paddy without causing any inconvenience to farmers. The Chief Minister wanted the special officers appointed for the districts to visit the field and supervise the procurement process. The government had appointed these special officers recently to supervise the effective implementation of the welfare …

Reddy Districts Special Officers

2 months ago

CM Revanth Reddy Warns of Swift Paddy Procurement in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed officials to take immediate steps for paddy procurement in Telangana. The government has appointed IAS officers as Special Officers to each erstwhile district for the effective implementation of the government schemes and development programs. The Chief Minister urged the officials to speed up paddy procurement and conduct a field visit at the purchase …

Government Law Food Agriculture Hyderabad

2 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra's Organic Farming Experiment: A Turning Point for Agriculture

The Hindu

Maharashtra's experiment with organic farming shows promising results, with no single farmer committing suicide since its inception in 2020. The initiative has attracted the attention of the country's agricultural experts, with 9,600 farmers from the Vidarbha region enrolled in the program. The project has successfully turned farming into a lucrative venture, with no reports of suicides among farmers participating in …

Law Sustainability Agriculture Organic Farming Maharashtra

2 months, 1 week ago

Delay in procurement leaves paddy farmers on edge in Warangal

New Indian Express

WARANGAL: Farmers in the erstwhile Warangal district have begun harvesting paddy crops, bringing large loads to procurement centres in their respective mandals. In Bayyaram mandal, farmers have left their crops soaked in rainwater at an Indira Kranthi Patham centre. Local farmers feel that negligence on the part of the state government and officials has allowed private rice mills to purchase …

Warangal

2 months, 1 week ago

Natural Farming Brilliance: Paddy Field Offers Hope for Chittoor

New Indian Express

Chittoor farmer's paddy crop showcases the benefits of natural farming. S Jhansi's paddy field in Mangunta village exemplifies the resilience of 'Kujupatali' variety crop, with looser, porous soil structure preventing water accumulation and crop damage. In contrast, nearby chemical farming fields experienced compacted soil and severe waterlogging, posing crop loss risk. Natural farming enhances soil health by boosting organic matter …

Environment Science Law Agriculture Chittoor

2 months, 1 week ago

Minister Instructs on Model Market Development in Every District

The Hindu

Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao has instructed the authorities of the Marketing Department to prepare proposals for developing a model market in every district on experimental basis. He also asked them to take steps for proper management of godowns with the market yards and utilise the unused space for commercial needs to improve the market committees’ income.

Hyderabad

2 months, 1 week ago

Union Food Secretary Highlights Paddy Procurement System in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle

Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra visited several shops in Telangana to review the implementation of the 'SMART fair price shop scheme'. The scheme aims to ensure fair prices for farmers by providing them with access to credit facilities and fair prices for consumers. Chopra also inspected the quality of rice and wheat being distributed to ensure that it meets the …

Business Government Law Agriculture Hyderabad

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Team from Mali studies APCNF model in Kadapa district

Deccan Chronicle

The team, comprising agro ecology experts, research professors and technicians, on Wednesday visited Ayyavaripalli village in Vayalpadu mandal and interacted with women farmers at a primary school. During the interaction, women members of the Mali team asked farmers what process they adopted for shifting to natural farming. They specifically wanted to know the impact natural farming produce has on pregnant …

Team Mali

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Technology aids farmers in Zambia

China Daily

Simushi Liswaniso in his laboratory at Jilin Agricultural University in Changchun, Jilin province. In 2021, at the 8th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, agricultural development and poverty reduction demonstration village construction became one of the "Nine Major Projects". In 2022, as a project coordinator, Liswaniso participated in the China-Africa Agricultural Development and Poverty Reduction Demonstration Village project …

Technology China University Jilin Agricultural Changchun Liswaniso

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Technology aids farmers in Zambia

China Daily

Simushi Liswaniso in his laboratory at Jilin Agricultural University in Changchun, Jilin province. In 2021, at the 8th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, agricultural development and poverty reduction demonstration village construction became one of the "Nine Major Projects". In 2022, as a project coordinator, Liswaniso participated in the China-Africa Agricultural Development and Poverty Reduction Demonstration Village project …

Technology China University Jilin Agricultural Changchun Liswaniso

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi extends greetings ahead of farmers' harvest festival

China Daily

BEIJING -- Ahead of the seventh Chinese farmers' harvest festival, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended festive greetings and sincere regards on behalf of the CPC Central Committee to farmers and comrades working on agricultural and rural fronts across the country. Xi pointed out …

Rural Farmers Cpc Committee Chinese Grain Harvest

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Farm fresh: A Koottayma’s organic journey

Times of India

Sixty-four-year-old K R Mohanan rises early each morning and heads to his small farm, a six-and-a-half cent plot farm where he grows plantains, elephant foot yams, lady’s fingers, chilies, red papayas, and more. The eco-shop sees a steady stream of farmers bringing in their freshly grown organic produce, as well as regular customers, some traveling from as far as Ernakulam …

Farmers Organic Farming Vegetables Collective Udayamperoor Farm Produce

3 months, 3 weeks ago

30 organic farming families from Srikakulam setting example for AP

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming initiative has heralded a significant agro-ecological movement in Srikakulam district. In particular, a growing number of farmers belonging to Palavalasa village in Burja mandal of Srikakulam district, are embracing cultivation of organic crops. Approximately, 30 farmer families have adopted natural and organic farming techniques, transitioning from conventional farming, wherein they relied heavily …

Farmers Organic Farming Farming Organic Srikakulam Setting Janardhan Rao Srikakulam District

3 months, 3 weeks ago

TTD Hosts Food Safety Awareness Programme for Tirumala Hoteliers

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati:To enhance pilgrims' health, safety, and security, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams held a Food Safety Awareness Program for local hoteliers in Tirumala on Tuesday. Rao also introduced the Food Safety Training and Certification program, an initiative led by TTD’s Executive Officer. Key topics covered included safe food handling practices, managing physical, chemical, and biological hazards, proper waste disposal, displaying necessary …

Food Safety Ttd Officer Rao Tirumala

4 months ago

5,228 hectares of horticulture crops under water in Andhra's NTR

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Horticulture Director Dr K Srinivasulu assured support for farmers who have lost their crops due to recent heavy rains and floods. Officials noted that 5,228 hectares of horticultural crops in the NTR district had been damaged. Dr Srinivasulu inquired whether horticulture authorities had previously informed farmers about precautions for protecting horticultural crops from heavy rains and floods. NTR District …

Ntr Horticulture Crops Horticultural Horticultural Crops

4 months, 1 week ago

Need seen for integrating emerging technologies with modern farming

The Hindu

Vice-Chancellor of University Agricultural Sciences Dharwad P.L. Patil has emphasized the need for integrating emerging technologies with modern farming practices so as to make farming more viable and rewarding. Prof. Patil elaborated on Crop Monitoring for Precision Agriculture, Biochar Production and the use of Predictive Analytics to benefit the farming community. Biochar Prof. Patil highlighted the transformative potential of biochar …

Farming Patil Uas Kletu Uas Dharwad Biochar

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Indigenous millet cultivation initiative brings economic benefits, improves soil quality, combats malnutrition in Udaipur

The Hindu

A native crop adoption initiative in Udaipur district’s Jhadol block has led to reintroducing the cultivation of indigenous millet varieties to the present generation of farmers with a livelihood incentive as well as a strong natural farming angle. Development practitioner Anurag Nandagiri, who worked in Jhadol as a State Bank of India Youth for India fellow on behalf of Seva …

Farmers Cultivation Udaipur Millets Nandagiri Millet Intervention Jhadol

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chittoor Collector calls for action plan to strengthen Farmer-Producer Organisations

The Hindu

District Collector Sumit Kumar urged the departments of Agriculture and allied wings to initiate action plans to strengthen the Farmer-Producer Organisations in the district. Mr. Kumar highlighted the benefits for small farmers engaging with FPOs, including improved access to technology, credit, and enhanced marketing facilities, ultimately leading to production of higher-quality goods. The Collector underlined the plans to raise awareness …

District Kumar Collector Fpos Marketing Facilities

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Avocado added to list of alternative crops to check ganja cultivation in ASR district of Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu

ASR district officials have included avocado, a new variety of alternative crop, as part of efforts to check ganja cultivation in Andhra Pradesh. Accordingly, the departments concerned have targeted to distribute 20 alternative crops including avocado in 10,290 acres of crop area in 11 mandals in the 2023-24 financial year. Visakhapatnam Range Deputy Inspector General Gopinath Jatti recently held a …

Crop Alternative Department Cultivation Crops Avocado Acres

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad Experts Advocate Urban Farming to Combat Pesticide Risks

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Experts from the University of Hyderabad panel advocated for the promotion of urban farming and a return to cultural food practices as key strategies to combat unhealthy eating habits and the risks posed by pesticide contamination. The panel discussion, moderated by Maithreye Murali, founder of Miracle Me, brought together experts like Dr Sairam Reddy, co-founder of Urban Kisan, Dr …

Urban Farming

4 months, 4 weeks ago

CM Sukhvinder Sukhu bats for expanding natural farming in Himachal

Hindustan Times

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while reviewing the agriculture department’s schemes on Tuesday emphasised on the need of expanding natural farming in the state. Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu Sukhu said products grown using natural farming methods would be branded and marketed under distinct trademarks to ensure better prices to the farmers associated with the sector. He directed to evolve a …

Natural Farming

Integrated crop management training for farmers begins in Thoothukudi district

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