A Quote by Sharad Pawar

More and more agricultural land is being used for non-agricultural purposes. Whether it's any industry, express highway, or expansion of any city, agricultural land is being used.

Sharad Pawar

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Sharad Pawar
Indian - Politician
Born: December 12, 1940

much agricultural land which might be growing food is being used instead to 'grow' money (in the form of coffee, tea, etc.).

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