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Downey. The author states his personal farming background, trading experience, and lack of political office-seeking, framing his credibility. He argues that many agricultural complaints stem from farmers’ own incompetence and neglect, while also identifying agencies that either hinder common rights or arise from farmers’ own responsibility. 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