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‘Pretty Dutty Food’ to tackle pesticide use and food system reform • May 7, 2025, 3:50 AM ET (The Gleaner)
T.N. CM Stalin distributes awards to three farmers for excellence in organic farming • May 2, 2025, 5:07 AM ET (The Hindu)

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