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1,500 farmers commit mass suicide in India - Asia, World - The Independent

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Bharatendu Prakash, from the Organic Farming Association of India, told the Press Association: 'Farmers' suicides are increasing due to a vicious circle created by money lenders. They lure farmers to take money but when the crops fail, they are left with no option other than death.'

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Nothing to do with Bt cotton by Robert Wager on Monday, Apr 20, 2009 at 1:32:12 PM