Podcasts about farmland

Farmlands’ Head of Agronomy talks about the benefits of re-grassing. Why, how and when.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmland sales have fallen to a record low in the past 12 months, but value has reached a new peak. Data from Ray White shows there just 5 408 transactions last year but farms are sitting at a national median price of around $10 000 per hectare. Experts say drought affected farmers are hesitant to put their farms on the market while producers experiencing better seasonal conditions are wanting to hold on to their operations. Rural Editor spoke with Elders General Manager of Farmland Agency and Agribusiness investment Mark Barber about the trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we listen to the distressed response to an accusation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 186, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the lush lotus-filled ponds of the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and portrays the beauty and wealth of an ancient town. வானம் வேண்டா வறன்இல் வாழ்க்கைநோன் ஞாண் வினைஞர் கோள் அறிந்து ஈர்க்கும்மீன் முதிர் இலஞ்சிக் கலித்த தாமரைநீர்மிசை நிவந்த நெடுந் தாள் அகல் இலைஇருங் கயம் துளங்க, கால் உறுதொறும்பெருங் களிற்றுச் செவியின் அலைக்கும் ஊரனொடுஎழுந்த கௌவையோ பெரிதே; நட்பே,கொழுங் கோல் வேழத்துப் புணை துணையாகப்புனல் ஆடு கேண்மை அனைத்தே; அவனே,ஒண் தொடி மகளிர் பண்டை யாழ் பாட,ஈர்ந் தண் முழவின் எறிகுணில் விதிர்ப்ப,தண் நறுஞ் சாந்தம் கமழும் தோள் மணந்து,இன்னும் பிறள் வயினானே; மனையோள்எம்மொடு புலக்கும் என்ப; வென் வேல்,மாரி அம்பின், மழைத்தோற் பழையன்காவிரி வைப்பின் போஒர் அன்ன, என்செறிவளை உடைத்தலோ இலெனே; உரிதினின்யாம் தன் பகையேம்அல்லேம்; சேர்ந்தோர்திரு நுதல் பசப்ப நீங்கும்கொழுநனும் சாலும், தன் உடன் உறை பகையே. We go on a trip full of twists and turns as we listen to the words of a courtesan, said in the earshot of the lady’s friends, conveying a pointed message about the man to the lady: “Leading a life without any poverty, one that seeks not the favour of the skies, fisherfolk pull their sturdy nets woven with strong threads, knowing the catch is caught, in the ponds, brimming with fish. The tall-stalked, wide leaf of the flourishing lotus that floats atop the waters of the dark pond, flutters, when touched by the wind, akin to the swaying ear of a huge elephant, in the town of the lord. The rumours that have risen about my relationship with him is huge indeed; Whereas the extent of his affection for me is only akin to the act of holding on to a raft of thick-stemmed reeds, when playing in the river stream; As maiden wearing shining bangles sing along to the tune of the ancient lute, as moist and cool drums are struck with sticks, the man's shoulders, wafting with the scent of cool and fragrant sandalwood, would now be embracing another woman, he's entranced with. They say his wife is furious with me; Akin to the town of Po-or, watered by the gushing Kaveri, ruled by Palaiyan, renowned for his cloud-like shields, rain-like arrows and white spears, are my beautiful bangles. I have not broken my bangles in anger; Honestly, I'm not her enemy; The one who parts away, leaving the fine foreheads of those he united to be filled with pallor, that rich lord is the right person to be called as the enemy, one within her own abode!” Time to fish in the ponds of this lush landscape! The courtesan starts with a description of the man’s town, and to do that, she brings forth a certain community of people, whom she describes as leading a life that does not know poverty, for they are fisherfolk and they don’t have to depend on the skies for their wealth and prosperity, a statement which implicitly contrasts them with another group of people in that landscape, those who follow the occupation of farming. After that philosophical statement about their work, the courtesan zooms on to the sturdy nets in their hands and the way they are hauling the fish by pulling their nets out of the ponds. She describes these ponds as brimming with water, filled with lotus flowers and leaves, whose movement in the breeze, she specifically places in parallel with that of the swaying ears of a huge elephant.  After that picturesque description of the man’s town, the courtesan turns her attention to the man himself and describes how gossip about her relationship with him had spread all around town. But in reality, the way the man had treated her was nothing more than how someone would hold on to a raft, made of strong reeds, when playing in the gushing river stream, and then abandoning it, once they are done with their play. She reveals how at the very moment the man was enjoying the company of some other courtesan, embracing her and dancing to the songs of the maiden, accompanied by the music of ancient lutes.  The courtesan goes on to talk about what she has just heard, about how the man’s wife, was mad at her, when he was romping around elsewhere. She then describes a rich and handsome town, one called ‘Po-or’, ruled by a chieftain named Pazhaiyan, renowned for his battle-efficient army of spears, arrows and shields. She has summoned this town only to place it in parallel to her own bangles. She talks about how the lady’s anger had not made her break those bangles of hers in oath and fury. The courtesan concludes by pointing out that the real enemy of the lady was not her, but the lady’s own husband, the lord of the town! A perfect illustration of a place where men are few, and where power and wealth accumulates in their very hands. The striking aspect of this verse is the way it tells us to pause in our moments of anger and consider who is to be blamed truly. Often, we avoid blaming ourselves or those close to us, and instead direct the anger at those others, whom we think are the cause of our troubles! Just the way this courtesan points out, it would bring great clarity to ponder on the question, ‘Who is the enemy here?’

In this episode, we discuss the reasons behind a big drop in farmland sales – and it isn't all to do with inheritance tax. We join dozens of farmers who’ve teamed up to create the UK’s biggest ever landscape recovery project – worth £100m We've the latest on the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme; and we've a chocolate spot disease warning for winter bean growers. And we speak to the farmer with eight reservoirs who has a special message about winter rainfall storage. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker. Contact or follow Johann: linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/ Contact or follow Louise: linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/ Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/ For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0. We'd love to hear from you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel's military says it's planning a new barrier along the eastern border of the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank. Palestinian farmers and shepherds say existing walls and the construction of Jewish settlements are keeping them from reaching and working their fields.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Bali's picture-postcard image is cracking. On Indonesia's premium tourist resort, the race to build luxury villas and hotels has triggered an unprecedented property frenzy. Farmland is carved up into plots, coastline is privatised and bogus permits issued.

Farmland leases typically renew on March 1 and right now land values and cash rents are on the top of many farmers minds. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jim Janssen stresses the importance of having written agreements in place that benefit the landowner as well as the renter.

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Drew Blankenbaker of Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT. Drew and his team help farmers who are farming organically or trying to transition to organic obtain land that will be tied up for longer periods of time. The fund does allow the farmer to purchase the land after six years for fair market value. They have pipeline of over $50 million of farmland, now they just need to find the investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colton Lacina, the senior vice president of real estate operations for the Farmers National Company, talked about where land values are at. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The honor comes after the City Council discussed whether to reduce dedicated funding to the Agricultural Reserve Program during the upcoming budget.

Mark Somerson of Columbus Business First has a look at local business news including Bob Evans restaurants acquired by New York investment firm

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In this episode, we listen to a pointed refusal to a request, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 176, penned by Marutham Paadiya Ilankadunko. The verse is situated amidst the flourishing fields of the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and presents a precise portrait of the other woman. கடல் கண்டன்ன கண் அகன் பரப்பின்நிலம் பக வீழ்ந்த வேர் முதிர் கிழங்கின்கழை கண்டன்ன தூம்புடைத் திரள் கால்,களிற்றுச் செவி அன்ன பாசடை மருங்கில்,கழு நிவந்தன்ன கொழு முகை இடை இடைமுறுவல் முகத்தின் பல் மலர் தயங்க,பூத்த தாமரைப் புள் இமிழ் பழனத்து,வேப்பு நனை அன்ன நெடுங் கண் நீர்ஞெண்டுஇரை தேர் வெண் குருகு அஞ்சி, அயலதுஒலித்த பகன்றை இருஞ் சேற்று அள்ளல்,திதலையின் வரிப்ப ஓடி, விரைந்து தன்நீர் மலி மண் அளைச் செறியும் ஊர! மனை நகு வயலை மரன் இவர் கொழுங் கொடிஅரி மலர் ஆம்பலொடு ஆர்தழை தைஇ,விழவு ஆடு மகளிரொடு தழூஉ அணிப் பொலிந்து,மலர் ஏர் உண்கண் மாண் இழை முன்கைக்குறுந் தொடி துடக்கிய நெடுந் தொடர் விடுத்ததுஉடன்றனள் போலும், நின் காதலி? எம் போல்புல் உளைக் குடுமிப் புதல்வற் பயந்து,நெல்லுடை நெடு நகர் நின் இன்று உறைய,என்ன கடத்தளோ, மற்றே? தன் முகத்துஎழுது எழில் சிதைய அழுதனள் ஏங்கி,வடித்தென உருத்த தித்திப் பல் ஊழ்நொடித்தெனச் சிவந்த மெல் விரல் திருகுபு,கூர்நுனை மழுகிய எயிற்றள்ஊர் முழுதும் நுவலும் நிற் காணிய சென்மே. A long song and trip to this prosperous but troubled landscape, where we get to hear the confidante, say these words to the man, when he comes seeking entry into the lady’s house, after being in the company of a courtesan for a while: “Appearing like a sea, as far as the eyes can see, spreads the land. With deep roots, akin to mature tubers that split the earth, with hollow thick stems, appearing akin to bamboos, green leaves, akin to an elephant's ears, fleshy buds, bursting in between here and there, akin to upraised stakes, are the many lotus flowers that sway here and there in between, like smiling faces. In this field, blooming with lotuses and resounding with bird songs, having tall eyes, akin to neem flowers, a water crab fearing a white bird that's searching for prey, scuttles on dark, muddy spaces, where rattle-pods have sprouted thickly, and making marks, akin to pallor spots, rushes to hide inside its water-filled mud pits. Such is your town, O lord! Wearing a fine garment of leaves and flowers, woven with thick vines of ‘vayalai' creepers, growing in the house, and radiant flowers of white lily, glowing with the beauty of dancing together with maiden at the town festival, having flower-like, beautiful, kohl-streaked eyes, and forearms, decked with fine jewels and small bangles, that lover of yours seems to have sulked with you when you happened to simply loosen your long embrace! She has been crying with yearning, ruining the painted beauty of her face, making pallor spots, akin to melted gold, spread on her form. Cracking her knuckles many, many times, she makes her delicate fingers turn red. That maiden, whose sharp teeth are blunted, now roams the town entire in search of you! Does she have the fate like the lady, to live patiently without you, after bearing and rearing your son, who has a grass-like tuft of hair, and to be shut within the expense of this grain-filled, wide mansion?” Let’s chase some field crabs and learn what’s cooking in this part of the world! The confidante starts with a long description of the man’s town, bringing before our eyes, the expansive fields, where lotuses are blooming, and she builds a stack of similes calling the bloomed lotus flowers as smiling faces, the buds standing tall as stakes, the leaves as elephant’s ears, the roots as firm and mature tubers and the land itself as the vast and spreading sea. After setting the scene, she zooms on to a particular creature there, a crab, who tall eyes are compared to neem flowers. She then depicts how this animal fears a hovering bird, looking for prey, and rushes to hide in its little mud hole. Such is your town, the confidante tells the man. No doubt she means to conceal some meaning here but we’ll get to that in a moment! Then she goes on to talk about a particular woman, a courtesan who happens to be the man’s lover. She etches the flowers and leaves that the woman wears, and how the courtesan dances exuberantly in the town festivities. Then, she describes the woman’s eyes and bejewelled forearms. After all the framing, the confidante comes to the crux and says how that courtesan had started quarrelling with the man, just because he happened to loosen his embrace. That lover of his seems to have been filled with much agony, as visible from her tears that ruined her painted beauty, the golden pallor spots and her cracking of the knuckles too many times, reddening those slender fingers. The confidante talks about how that courtesan is searching all over town, to catch hold of the man again. She contrasts the state of the lady, who after giving birth and rearing the man’s child, had to stay within their wealthy mansion, no matter where the man went or what he did, and concludes by sarcastically remarking that the courtesan has no such restrictions!  In the scene of the scuttling crab and the hovering bird, the confidante places a metaphor for how slander spread by the townsfolk had driven the man back to his home, seeking the lady’s company, and it’s not true love that has brought him there. In essence, it’s a refusal to allow the man to return back, after his escapades with the courtesan. Yet again, the natural world echoes the relationship dynamics vividly. The verse also presents the implicit societal rules in the contrasting behaviour of the lady and the courtesan, the former, characterised by patience and restraint, and the latter, by freedom and impulsiveness!

Farmer Mac's Jackson Takach returns with a title update and a clear read on the new USDA outlook. He unpacks why USDA revised 2025 net cash farm income down by about 30 billion dollars, then sets 2026 at 158 billion dollars with roughly 44 billion dollars of support payments, about 30 percent of profits. Inputs are still high for grains and oilseeds, while protein sectors benefit from cheaper feed and steady demand. Land values look similar to 2025 with strength in cattle and recreational areas, caution in the Delta, and water-sensitive pockets out West. Jackson closes with rate risk, fertilizer and trade wildcards, and a simple plan for producers to time operating, intermediate, and long-term debt. Farmer Mac https://www.farmermac.com/   The Feed https://www.farmermac.com/news-events/the-feed/    National Land Realty https://www.nationalland.com USDA pegs 2026 net cash farm income at about 158 billion dollars after marking 2025 down by roughly 30 billion, with about 44 billion coming from support programs. Grains and oilseeds face tight margins from high inputs and softer prices, while cattle, hogs, and poultry see better profitability on lower feed costs and solid demand. Farmland outlook echoes 2025: firmer in cattle and recreation zones and near metros, softer pressure in the Delta across soybeans, cotton, and rice, and localized water risks in the West. Financial health remains okay at the sector level with lower debt-to-asset ratios and easing short-term interest expense, though planning matters. Key swing factors for 2026 include fertilizer supply, trade flows, drought, and biofuels demand; producers should set a written plan for operating, intermediate, and long-term debt. Farmer Mac updates: earnings call on February 19, quarterly webinars, The Feed, and a Farmland Price Index based on actual trades coming soon.

As a wet winter sees leaves many fields under water, a special drainage scheme is delivering benefits for farmers and the environment. We pay a special visit to the Allerton Project at the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust farm in Leicestershire. How a closer relationship with the EU could benefit UK growers and livestock producers – if we can get the balance right. Read the EFRA Committee report here. And we discover how encouraging team spirit on the farm can help improve your mental wellbeing during Mind Your Head week. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker. Contact or follow Johann: linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/ Contact or follow Louise: linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/ Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/ For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Appraisal Report, Deanne Phelps with Compeer Financial discusses real estate trends and diverse land classes, including cropland, recreational properties, and livestock operations. She anticipates steady farmland values in 2026, pending market changes. Listen now to learn more and visit https://www.compeer.com/ for resources. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In an effort to make their farms more environmentally and economically sustainable, some farmers are experimenting with agrivoltaics: growing crops underneath solar panels. This dual harvest is working for some, but what will it take for agrivoltaics to work on a larger, more industrial scale? Joining Host Ira Flatow are journalist Jana Rose Schleis and environmental economics expert Madhu Khanna.Guests:Jana Rose Schleis is a news producer at KBIA in Columbia, Missouri. Her podcast series, “The Next Harvest,” is available on podcast platforms.Dr. Madhu Khanna is a professor of environmental economics and director of the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

After years of dramatic gains, southwestern Ontario farmland values have settled into a more level market, according to the latest Valco Consultants land values report. Valco partner Ryan Parker has been compiling the Southwestern Ontario Land Values report annually since 2010. He says the recent slowdown was almost inevitable given shrinking margins on the crop... Read More

In the first of a two-part series, Alex Black speaks to Carly Russell, partner at Collyer Bristow, about the upcoming changes to Inheritance Tax and what it means for those making succession plans and Mia Willemsen talks to Tom Martin about the granting of an urgent hearing for a judicial review into APR and BPR changes.Message us

Welcome to a special on-the-road edition of "Barn Talk," where Tork and Sawyer bring their honest, down-to-earth conversation about farming to a live audience in Buffalo Center, Iowa. In this episode, you'll hear about their multi-generational journey, the tough realities facing modern agriculture—from razor-thin profitability and labor shortages to the challenge of passing on the farm—and how they've used social media and creative business ideas to adapt and succeed.The hosts share candid stories from their own experiences, spotlighting both the hardships and the opportunities that come with farming today. They also dig into the importance of family, resilience, and leaving a legacy—all with a generous dose of humor and straightforward advice.If you care about what it takes to keep farming alive and thriving, this is the episode for you. Join Tork and Sawyer for a lively, practical, and heartfelt discussion that's about more than just agriculture—it's about family, community, and never giving up.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ➱ https://bit.ly/3a7r3nR  SUBSCRIBE TO THIS'LL DO FARM ➱ https://bit.ly/2X8g45c LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY ➱ https://open.spotify.com/show/3icVr4KWq4eUDl7Oy60YMY APPLE ➱ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barn-talk/id1574395049Follow Behind The Scenes

This is Part 3 of a three-part live conversation with Robert Andjelic, Canada's largest farmland owner and this is where the discussion got real. No slides. No prepared remarks. Just live questions from producers, lenders, and operators trying to understand what happens when capital tightens. In this session, Robert responds to questions about: – Cash flow vs land value – How banks actually behave when risk rises – Why liquidity disappears before prices fall – What breaks first when leverage is stretched – How operators protect the land when margins compress – And why “survival” is not failure, it's strategy Several moments in this Q&A landed hard, including Robert's blunt reminder: “Your balance sheet won't save you if your cash flow breaks.” This conversation isn't theory. It's lived experience, shared in real time.00:00 Part 3 - Audience Q&A & Closing05:40 Banking Relationships and Financial Advice12:01 Global Agriculture and Market Dynamics33:30 Cryptocurrency and AI in Agriculture41:21 The Inevitability of War and Global Tensions41:46 China's Ambitions and Global Power Dynamics42:34 Climate Change and Carbon Credits44:51 Agricultural Financing and Real Estate51:42 Interest Rates and Economic Predictions56:35 Farmland Investment Strategies01:06:19 Global Trade and Agricultural Competitiveness01:23:48 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts  Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

On this episode of America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, McGraw is joined by Heather Ann Thompson, author of “Fear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Goetz Shootings, and the Rebirth of White Rage.” Thompson explores how crime, race, and politics in the 1980s reshaped American society and how those tensions continue to influence the nation today. Next, Brian Reisinger, author of “Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer,” and CEO of Platform Communications, discusses the growing concern over China purchasing American farmland. Reisinger explains what this trend means for food security, rural communities, and the future of family farming. Finally, Matthew McGuire, foreign policy and international economy expert and former U.S. Executive Director to the World Bank, breaks down what he calls the “Gatsby Economy,” where markets appear strong while job growth quietly weakens. McGuire analyzes the disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street and what it could mean for American workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vance McCoy - Lead Educator for Transitional Ag Consulting Powered by Graze Master and Kerry Hoffschneider - Executive Director of the Graze Master Group talk frankly about what's happening on the frontlines of agriculture, and how we can make a life, not just a living on the farm and ranch.These are serious times and the Graze Master Group, led by real farmers and ranchers and agriculturists with global and local ag business experience, has developed pathways to increase soil health, enhance water conservation, and more. -- To learn more about the Graze Master Group network visit www.grazemastergroup.com or call/text Kerry Hoffschneider at (402) 363-8963.  -- Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. HOST: Kerry Hoffschneider GUESTS: Vance McCoy --CREDITS: Mitchell Roush, ProducerBibi Luevano, Cover ArtPurple Planet Music, Theme

Geopolitics Focus on China vs USA: Geopolitics: How China could use USA Farmland to Attack America (Strategic Espionage)For those who would like to financially support and contribute to the enhancement of this podcast show its Research and Educational Programmes send all funds and gifts to:[$aigner2019 (cashapp)] or [https://www.paypal.me/Aigner2019] or [Zelle (1-617-821-3168).]Shalom Aleikhem!

In this episode, we listen to the sarcastic words of a person, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 166, penned by Idaiyan Nedunkeeranaar. The verse is situated amidst the river shores of the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and echoes the tension and rivalry in a rich town. ‘நல் மரம் குழீஇய நனை முதிர் சாடிபல் நாள் அரித்த கோஒய் உடைப்பின்,மயங்குமழைத் துவலையின் மறுகு உடன் பனிக்கும்பழம் பல் நெல்லின் வேளூர்வாயில்,நறு விரை தெளித்த நாறுஇணர் மாலை,பொறி வரி இன வண்டு ஊதல கழியும்உயர் பலி பெறூஉம் உரு கெழு தெய்வம்,புனை இருங் கதுப்பின் நீ கடுத்தோள்வயின்அனையேன்ஆயின், அணங்குக, என்!’ எனமனையோட் தேற்றும் மகிழ்நன்ஆயின்,யார்கொல் வாழி, தோழி! நெருநல்தார் பூண் களிற்றின் தலைப் புணை தழீஇ,வதுவை ஈர் அணிப் பொலிந்து, நம்மொடு,புதுவது வந்த காவிரிக்கோடு தோய் மலிர்நிறை ஆடியோரே? Here’s a dash of gods and oaths in this trip to the farmlands, as we listen to the courtesan say these words to her friend, on receiving a particular news about the man: “Saying, ‘When the measuring stick breaks a jug of toddy, which had been aged for many days, the contents would shower down, confusing people as if it's the drizzle of rainclouds, in the streets of the ancient town of Veloor, known for its heaps of paddy. At the gates of this town, striped bees fear to buzz around fragrant garlands, woven with scented buds, and fly away, seeing the huge offerings laid alongside, in front of the statue of that formidable god. O maiden with thick, flowing tresses, as you doubt, if at all I had embraced the other, let this god possess and torment me', the lord of the town had consoled his wife, I hear. If this is true, who might that be, my friend, may you live long? The one who came yesterday, akin to a garlanded elephant, and held on to the edge of the raft, and shone like the jewel of the group, and rejoiced playing with us, as the new flood of the River Kaveri brimmed over the shores?” Time to stroll into the expanse of this prosperous town and listen on! The courtesan starts by repeating the words of the man. The man seems to have described the ancient town of Veloor, by mentioning how toddy would shower as rain on its people, when a pot containing aged liquor was accidentally broken by a measuring stick. He continues by talking about how even bees don’t buzz around the garlands, offered to the mighty god at the gates of this town, in fear. The reason he had mentioned this god is to say to his wife, who was doubting his actions, that he never embraced anyone else. He reiterates his statement, telling her, that if at all, as she was suspecting, he had embraced another, he invites that god to smite him, then and there. In short, he has sworn an oath in the name of that fearsome God about his innocence before his wife. Hearing this, the courtesan shoots back to her friend saying, ‘If what the man is saying is true, then who was that person, who was life and soul of the party, yesterday, as we played and swam in the new flood of the River Kaveri, as it leaped over the banks?’ The intention of the courtesan was for these words to travel back to the lady and reinstate that the man is not so true as he claims to be and he was indeed entranced by the courtesan. Leaving behind this mere tussle over a man, let’s turn our focus to that activity of the Tamils recorded here, and that is to play in the river, when it comes rushing with fresh new waves, after the rains. No doubt the river brings the freshness of the mountains in its waves and energises the folks on the plains. A record of how this culture did not worship this life-giving river as a distant God, but saw it as a delightful companion, one which nourishes the soul!

In this episode of the Compeer Financial Appraisal Report, Senior Certified Appraiser Rachel Daberkow talks all about the differences in the regions she appraises, the impact of cattle markets on land values, and the shifts in the prices for farmland. Listen now to learn more about the supply and demand estimates from WASDE this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, questions are raised over agriculture's Net Zero ambition after the NFU makes two climate change experts redundant. With cereal margins under pressure, can independent agronomists help make arable farming profitable again? Farm leader Tom Bradshaw faces a leadership challenge from NFU deputy president David Exwood: we preview next month's union elections. And we examine the prospects for the farmland market in 2026. A reminder that the deadline to enter the Women in Agriculture Awards is 30 January 2026. Join the Women in Agriculture Network by downloading the StayPost app for iOS or Android. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker. Contact or follow Johann: linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/ Contact or follow Louise: linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/ Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/ For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we perceive an attempt at persuading another, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 156, penned by Aavoor Moolankizhaar. The verse is situated amidst the lush fields of the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and talks about the wealth and faith in this domain. முரசுடைச் செல்வர் புரவிச் சூட்டும்மூட்டுறு கவரி தூக்கியன்ன,செழுஞ் செய் நெல்லின் சேயரிப் புனிற்றுக் கதிர்மூதா தின்றல் அஞ்சி, காவலர்பாகல் ஆய்கொடிப் பகன்றையொடு பரீஇ,காஞ்சியின் அகத்து, கரும்பு அருத்தி, யாக்கும்தீம் புனல் ஊர! திறவிதாகக்குவளை உண்கண் இவளும் யானும்கழனி ஆம்பல் முழுநெறிப் பைந் தழை,காயா ஞாயிற்றாக, தலைப்பெய,”பொய்தல் ஆடிப் பொலிக!” என வந்து,நின் நகாப் பிழைத்த தவறோ பெரும!கள்ளும் கண்ணியும் கையுறையாகநிலைக் கோட்டு வெள்ளை நால்செவிக் கிடாஅய்நிலைத்துறைக் கடவுட்கு உளப்பட ஓச்சி,தணி மருங்கு அறியாள், யாய் அழ,மணி மருள் மேனி பொன் நிறம் கொளலே? This is one of those rare songs where though the landscape is defined in one way, the theme tends in a totally different direction. Here, we listen to the confidante say these words to the man, when she brings over the lady for a tryst with him: “Appearing akin to the lifted yak-fur fans, fastened to heads of horses, belonging to wealthy lords with victorious drums, are the tender, red-streaked stalks of paddy in the fertile fields. Fearing that an old bull would feed on and ruin these stalks, guards pluck beautiful vines of bitter gourd along with the rattlepod, and using that, tie the bull to the trunk of a portia tree, and feed it sugarcane stems in your town, filled with sweet streams, O lord! When I had come with her, who has exquisite kohl-streaked eyes, akin to lush blue lilies, adorned in attires of green leaves and flawless flowers of field lilies, when the sun was not scorching, so that we could play in the pond and delight, we made the mistake of smiling at you, O lord! Even after offering toddy and garlands, along with a white male goat with hanging ears and sturdy horns as sacrifice, to the god who guards the river shore, with the right chants from the heart, seeing no relief whatever, her mother cries, as her sapphire-hued skin continues to be covered in a golden hue!” Let’s take a stroll on the banks of the town’s fields and river shore and learn more! The confidante starts by describing the man’s fertile farm town, and to do that, she compares the lush paddy crop to the uplifted yak-fur fans tied to the horses of the wealthy. These yak-fur fans were quite the rage in the ancient world, known by the Tamil term ‘Saamaram’, and it was also used as a manual fan in the royal courts. Returning, we see how the paddy stalks look lush and tender, and no doubt, wanting to protect their crop, fearing that the old cow in their farm would run amok and ruin the stalks, the guards tie up the animal using cords of bitter gourd and rattlepod and distract it with sugarcane stalks. After that description of the man’s rich riverine town, the confidante turns to the past and declares the lady and herself had made the mistake of smiling at the man, when they had come to bathe in the pond, at a time when the sun was not raging yet. The confidante then ends with the explanation for this cryptic statement saying that the lady’s mother had done offerings to the river god with toddy, garlands and even a strong ram, but there seemed to be no respite to the golden-hued pallor spreading on the shining dark skin of the lady. While the lady was happy when the man came around, she was pining for him whenever he left, leading to the attack of pallor and the consequence of mother’s worry, implies the confidante. This statement about offering to a river god would remind us of the ‘Veriyattam’ scenes in the Kurinji landscape, where a girl’s problems were attributed to ‘God Murugu’ and he is appeased with offerings and prayer. In this landscape, a river God takes the role of ‘Murugu’. As in those situations we have seen many a time, God is of no help, when the cure is in the hands of the man. The confidante understands this well and by subtly revealing the situation at hand, she nudges the man to let go of the temporary trysting and choose the path of a permanent union with the lady. In that metaphor of tying the old cow and preventing it from feeding on the tender paddy stalks, the confidante places a metaphor for her hope that the man would bind the mouths of the slanderous townsfolk and offer them the sweet sugarcane of a happy wedding with the lady. Lands may change, Gods may change, yet the confidante remains the steadfast friend who knows what’s what and what needs to be done for the happiness of all concerned! If you ask me, a friend like that is the true God in one’s life!

Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On this edition of the show, Haney is joined by: Bernard Tobin from the floor of the Southwest Ag Conference; Darcy Rafoss for a spotlight interview for Corteva Agriscience Canada; Patti Durand on a new podcast launching on RealAgriculture next week! PLUS,... Read More

Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On this edition of the show, Haney is joined by: Bernard Tobin from the floor of the Southwest Ag Conference; Darcy Rafoss for a spotlight interview for Corteva Agriscience Canada; Patti Durand on a new podcast launching on RealAgriculture next week! PLUS,... Read More

#673: Welcome to Greatest Hits Week – five days, five episodes from our vault, spelling out F-I-I-R-E. Today's second letter I stands for Investing. This episode originally aired in April 2022, but the framework remains one of the most practical guides we've shared for building wealth at any age. Nick Maggiulli joins us to reveal why most young investors obsess over the wrong metrics — and shares his Save-Invest Continuum that shows exactly when your savings beat your investment returns, and when that changes.  _____ When Nick Maggiulli was in his twenties, he spent countless hours obsessing over his investment portfolio – tweaking his asset allocation, running net worth projections, and building complex spreadsheets.  Meanwhile, he was blowing $100 every weekend partying in San Francisco. It took him years to realize the absurdity. His annual investment returns on his tiny $1,000 portfolio might earn him $100 – the same amount he'd spend in a single night out. Maggiulli joins us to explain why young investors focus on the wrong things and shares his framework for knowing when to prioritize saving versus investing.  He introduces the Save-Invest Continuum, which compares your expected annual savings against your expected investment returns.  When you're starting out, your ability to save dwarfs any investment gains. A $6,000 annual savings capacity beats a $100 investment return every time. We discuss the math behind saving 50 percent of future raises, not for guilt or deprivation, but to maintain lifestyle balance while building wealth.  This rule applies only to real raises above inflation. If you get a 3 percent raise during 3 percent inflation, you haven't actually gotten ahead. The conversation turns to unconventional income-producing assets. Beyond stocks and bonds, Maggiulli explores farmland investing, which offers returns uncorrelated with traditional markets.  He shares the story of someone who bought the royalty rights to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" for $190,000. The song earned $32,733 in royalties the previous year — an 11 percent return if that income stays constant. We examine why 85 to 90 percent of your portfolio should generate income through dividends, rent, interest, or business profits.  Maggiulli keeps his speculative investments — cryptocurrency, art, and individual stocks — under 10 percent of his net worth. He admits his two individual stock picks are down 60 to 70 percent, proving his own point about avoiding stock picking. The episode reveals that time remains your most important asset. Warren Buffett would likely trade his entire fortune — and go into debt — to be 35 again.  This perspective shapes every financial decision, from choosing income strategies to deciding between assets that merely appreciate versus those that pay you while you sleep. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (00:00) Nick's mistake of obsessing over investments while partying away returns (05:31) The Save-Invest Continuum explained (08:11) When savings matter more than investment returns (12:31) Focusing on both saving and investing in midlife (13:11) Crossover point: when investment returns exceed spending (14:11) The 2X Rule for guilt-free spending (15:31) Save 50 percent of future raises (20:41) Five ways to increase income (26:31) Selling time versus selling skills (28:11) Teaching and creating products for income (30:11) Climbing the corporate ladder (31:11) Converting human capital to financial capital (32:31) Income-producing versus speculative assets (36:11) Individual stocks and cryptocurrency allocation (43:51) Farmland investing basics (45:31) Royalty investing example (49:31) Art and non-income producing assets (51:11) Inflation and debt strategies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Clancy speaks with Kristin Heltman-Weiss, Executive Director, and Hamadi Ali, Deputy Director of Providence Farm Collective in Western New York. Together, they share the story behind a grassroots farming collective that emerged from the lived experiences of refugee and immigrant communities seeking land, food sovereignty, and dignity.

A drop in exports increases importance of domestic markets. Will farmland rental rates follow commodity prices? The Nora Store welcomes Christmas carolers. A Minnesota food co-op expands.

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Scarce Assets: Vance Crowe explains why BTC is becoming the superior store of value, how it could reshape farmland economics, & why family legacy may be the most important asset you pass on.---

For more than 40 years, the Farmland Protection Policy Act has socialized US farmlands and transferred wealth to politically-connected people. What it hasn't done is protect farmland.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/farmland-protection-policy-act-crisis-politics-and-quiet-socialization-land

For more than 40 years, the Farmland Protection Policy Act has socialized US farmlands and transferred wealth to politically-connected people. What it hasn't done is protect farmland.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/farmland-protection-policy-act-crisis-politics-and-quiet-socialization-land

In this episode, we perceive a pointed refusal to entertain a request, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 146, penned by Uvarkannoor Pullankeeranaar. The verse is situated amidst the ponds and fields of the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and paints a portrait of rivalry in a rich town. வலி மிகு முன்பின் அண்ணல் ஏஎறுபனி மலர்ப் பொய்கைப் பகல் செல மறுகி,மடக் கண் எருமை மாண் நாகு தழீஇ,படப்பை நண்ணி பழனத்து அல்கும்கலி மகிழ் ஊரன் ஒலி மணி நெடுந் தேர்,ஒள் இழை மகளிர் சேரி, பல் நாள்இயங்கல் ஆனாதுஆயின்; வயங்கிழையார்கொல் அளியள்தானே எம் போல்மாயப் பரத்தன் வாய்மொழி நம்பி,வளி பொரத் துயல்வரும் தளி பொழி மலரின்கண்பனி ஆகத்து உறைப்ப, கண் பசந்து,ஆயமும் அயலும் மருள,தாய் ஓம்பு ஆய்நலம் வேண்டாதோளே? In this quick little trip to this lush landscape, we get to hear these words said by the lady to the bard, who has come as a messenger from the man, to resolve the lady’s ire over the man’s relationship with courtesans and help him re-enter his home: “The esteemed male buffalo, brimming with strength and sturdiness, wallows all day in the pond with dew-covered flowers, embraces a beautiful young female buffalo with naive eyes, and then approaches the village to stay in a field within the ecstatic town of the lord. As the sound of his tall chariot bells wasn't heard for many days in the neighbourhood of women wearing radiant jewels, like me, believing that the words of that false philanderer was the truth, akin to a rain-soaked flower, swaying in the breeze, with tears moistening her chest, having eyes filled with pallor, worrying her friends and neighbours, she loses that fine beauty, nurtured by her mother. Whoever that maiden, wearing shining ornaments, may be, isn't she to be pitied?” Let’s track that prosperous buffalo and learn more! The lady starts by describing the man’s town and do that, the familiar face of a male buffalo is etched by her. This buffalo, honoured with epithets, such as strong, sturdy and esteemed, is first seen playing about in the pond of flowers, then embracing a young female buffalo, and after all its exertions, heading to the village fields. Such a loaded description must have other meanings, for sure! Before we get to that, let’s turn back to the lady, who continues by saying the man’s chariot had not visited the community of courtesans for quite some time, and because of this, there was a young maiden, shedding tears like a rain-coated flower in a breeze, and then to the worry of all, who were near and dear to her, she seemed to be losing that fine beauty of hers. The lady concludes by saying that the poor girl deserves all their pity! In a nutshell, the answer to the bard’s question as to whether the man can come back to the house is a strict ‘no’. The lady seems to be telling the bard, ‘Go take the man to those courtesans, who are pining for him, thinking his words are so true, like I once did’. In that scene of the buffalo, the lady places an obvious metaphor for how her man seemed to be enjoying his days in the company of courtesans, seeking pleasures, and finally at night, he wants so dutifully return to his post at his home. The lady seems to put her foot down and say, ‘I’m not letting this happen. Let him go fool someone else’. Apart from these regular tussles in this land of plenty, the thing that always amuses me is how these Sangam folks had no qualms seeing their lord and leader as a buffalo!

This week on AgweekTV, the cattle industry is seeing historic highs, but what's being done to protect when the market dips? This may be a challenging year for negotiating farmland rental rates for both renters and landowners. We'll tell you why. An award-winning Christmas tree takes its place of honor at the Minnesota State Capital. And a Minnesota horse feed company started small but is galloping to success.

A shocking case out of Palm Beach County is raising major red flags about government overreach, land grabs, selective prosecution, and weaponized local agencies. In this special Corsi Nation panel, Dr. Jerome Corsi brings together experts, medical professionals, and witnesses to expose what may be one of the most disturbing abuse-of-power cases in Florida. This is the FULL story the mainstream media won't touch.

Jay Trutt is the business of construction in the Dallas, TX area. The availability of supplies is not a problem nor is the quality of lumber. The USDA on the other hand is a major problem.

In this episode, we perceive a unique technique to appease a person’s ire, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 136, penned by Vitrootru Mootheyinanaar. The verse is situated amidst the decorated mansions and bejewelled denizens of the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and etches the events in an ancient wedding ceremony. மைப்பு அறப் புழுக்கின் நெய்க் கனி வெண் சோறுவரையா வண்மையொடு புரையோர்ப் பேணி,புள்ளுப் புணர்ந்து இனிய ஆக, தெள் ஒளிஅம் கண் இரு விசும்பு விளங்க, திங்கட்சகடம் மண்டிய துகள் தீர் கூட்டத்து,கடி நகர் புனைந்து, கடவுட் பேணி,படு மண முழவொடு பரூஉப் பணை இமிழ,வதுவை மண்ணிய மகளிர் விதுப்புற்று,பூக்கணும் இமையார் நோக்குபு மறைய,மென் பூ வாகைப் புன் புறக் கவட்டிலை,பழங் கன்று கறித்த பயம்பு அமல் அறுகைத்தழங்குகுரல் வானின் தலைப்பெயற்கு ஈன்றமண்ணு மணி அன்ன மாஇதழ்ப் பாவைத்தண் நறு முகையொடு வெண் நூல் சூட்டி,தூ உடைப் பொலிந்து மேவரத் துவன்றி,மழை பட்டன்ன மணல் மலி பந்தர்,இழை அணி சிறப்பின் பெயர் வியர்ப்பு ஆற்றி,தமர் நமக்கு ஈத்த தலைநாள் இரவின்,”உவர் நீங்கு கற்பின் எம் உயிர் உடம்படுவி!முருங்காக் கலிங்கம் முழுவதும் வளைஇ,பெரும் புழுக்குற்ற நின் பிறைநுதற் பொறி வியர்உறு வளி ஆற்றச் சிறு வரை திற” எனஆர்வ நெஞ்சமொடு போர்வை வவ்வலின்,உறை கழி வாளின் உருவு பெயர்ந்து இமைப்ப,மறை திறன் அறியாள்ஆகி, ஒய்யெனநாணினள் இறைஞ்சியோளே பேணி,பரூஉப் பகை ஆம்பற் குரூஉத் தொடை நீவி,சுரும்பு இமிர் ஆய்மலர் வேய்ந்தஇரும் பல் கூந்தல் இருள் மறை ஒளித்தே. Though we don’t actually get to travel to the outer spaces of this domain in this verse, we get a sense of the culture here, as we listen to the man say these words to his heart, when the lady is in the midst of a fight with him, as she listens nearby: “The cooked white rice, having flawless pieces of meat, brimming with ghee, was rendered with limitless hospitality and guests were welcomed. Sounds of birds uniting echoed sweetly in the air; The beautiful dark sky shined with a clear light, and at this time, the moon and the wheel-shaped star come together in a perfect union; The wedding home was decorated and god's praises were sung; As the thick and huge ‘panai' drums resounded, along with ‘muzhavu' wedding drums, the women who bathed her as part of the wedding ceremony, not blinking their flower-like eyes, quickly vanished; The delicate-bottomed forked leaves of the Lebbeck tree, with soft flowers, and the cool and fragrant buds of the huge-petaled flower, in the hue of well-washed sapphires, blossoming in the sky's first rains, upon the wild ‘arukai' grass, spreading in the crevices, and grazed upon by mature calves, are tied together with a white thread, and adorned on her, along with pristine clothes. Then coming together with affection, in that sand-filled pavilion, resounding with the sound of falling rain, wiping away the sweat that runs down, because of heavy jewels worn, her kith and kin rendered her to me. On the night of this first day together, saying to her, “O maiden, who is the form to my life, filled with blemish-less chastity! As you have covered your form entire with a thick attire, feeling rather hot, your crescent-moon-like forehead would be coated in beads of sweat. Letting the flowing breeze to cool it, why not remove it?”, with a desiring heart, I pulled away the cover, and there she was, shining akin to a sword, pulled out from its sheath. Without knowing how to hide herself, she was overcome with shyness and bent her head. Understanding her state, I came to her aid and removed the radiant, thick white-lily garland, which was like a foe to her, just then, spreading her thick and black, bee-buzzing tresses, filled with beautiful flowers, and with that cover of darkness, helped her hide herself!” Let’s participate in this ancient farmlands wedding and learn more! The man simply takes a walk down memory lane, recollecting the day of his wedding with his lady. He remembers the pots of rice and meat, cooked with ghee, and served to guests ceaselessly. He talks about how the sweet sounds of birds uniting resounded in the air. The man then talks about how the moon was supposed to be coming close to and uniting with a star in a wheel-shaped constellation, that day. Interpreters have identified this particular star to be ‘Rohini’, also known as the Aldebaran star, said to be the ‘eye’ of the Taurus constellation, in another astronomical classification. There have been numerous mythological stories about the connection between this star and the moon, and here too, we encounter one such belief in Sangam culture that the coming together of these two celestial bodies was an auspicious moment for a couple to begin their journey together. Returning, the man turns his attention to the wedding decorations in the home, praising god, and the resounding roar of wedding drums many. The lady was given a ceremonial bath from maiden and then she was adorned with flowers of the Arukai grass and leaves of the Vaakai tree, atop glowing clothes. After dressing the bride so, the lady’s kith and kin, wiping away the sweat, owing to wearing heavy ornaments, offered the lady to the man, and formalised their union. From these festivities, the man turns to a personal moment between him and the lady on their first night together, when he observes her covering herself in a thick attire. He seems to have pulled it away, so that the beads of sweat on the lady’s forehead would be dried by the cool breeze. As he pulled the cover apart, the lady appeared like a sword out of sheath, glowing, the man recounts. At that moment, she seemed to have been filled with shyness and without knowing how to cover herself, she had bent her head. The man seems to have come to her aid and removed the clasp of her white-lily garland and turned the darkness of her thick, black tresses as her new attire, he concludes.  We know the man and lady had been fighting. The man had been trying many attempts to appease her but to no avail. He finally chooses the strategy of talking about a happy, delightful moment, in their early years, to take the lady to the past, reminding her of who she had been to the man, and make her forget the present moment of conflict. Though we do not know whether the man’s strategy worked out for him, on our part, we got to go to an ancient Tamil wedding, feast our senses with food and festivity and delight in the many glimpses of plenty and prosperity of this domain! 

Are you looking for a unique and profitable investment opportunity? In this episode, Brandon Cobb joins Russ and Joey to discuss how to transform farmland into cash-flowing communities. As a co-founder of HBG Capital, Brandon shares insights into turning raw land into thriving residential areas that national homebuilders are eager to buy. He dives into the current market demand for entry-level housing, explaining the critical shortage and the opportunity for smart investors to profit by developing land for affordable housing. Brandon walks through the step-by-step process of land acquisition and entitlement, and explains how forced appreciation increases land value. He also discusses the benefits of working with national homebuilders and the importance of location and market research. Whether you're a real estate investor or looking to break into land development, this episode provides a roadmap for creating profitable communities and building long-term wealth.Top three things you will learn: -Land development as a profitable investment-Understanding the growing gap between renting and home ownership-Strategies for success in the land development marketAbout Our Guest:Brandon Cobb is the CEO of HBG Capital. He began his career in medical device sales, following the conventional path society laid out for him. After achieving early success in the corporate world, Brandon's life took an unexpected turn when he was unexpectedly let go from his dream job. This event sparked a transformation, as Brandon realized he needed to take control of his own financial future.Determined to create a new path, Brandon ventured into life coaching, blogging, and launching a course on breaking into medical device sales, all of which ended in failure. However, he didn't give up and turned to real estate investing. Brandon now specializes in developing affordable housing communities in Nashville, TN, while helping others achieve financial freedom and live life on their own terms by using real estate as a tool to unlock time and life experiences.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional for financial decisions.This episode is sponsored by a podcast show partner. We may receive compensation if you use links or services mentioned in this episode.The hosts may have a financial interest in the programs or services mentioned in this episode.Connect with Brandon Cobb:-Website - https://www.hbgcapital.net/ and https://learnlanddevelopment.com/

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