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Farmers would be keen to raise their output, but it's not easy.

"We've got a constant flow of containers from China and we can negotiate very keen prices," he says.

The tendency among observers is to view control over so much capital as a boon, an impression Communist Party officials seem keen to encourage.

Away from music, the Manchester-born star was a keen fan of Manchester United, and often spoke about the team on TV and radio.

IAG group, which includes British Airways and Iberia, has also previously said it is keen on taking a stake.