Crocker, who beat Phelps to win the world title in Barcelona and took the world record from him at the same time, wanted to take charge from the start and went out fast down the first length, turning inside world record pace at the 50 in 23.59, more than half a second clear of the field.

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But by making it easier for farmers to take out fresh loans from reputable institutions, it may stop them turning to moneylenders in the first place.

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