American farmers regard soil merely as a medium for providing nutrients and water, Mr. Huston said.

Indeed following his outspoken support during the 2001 foot and mouth crisis, some farmers regard him as an influential figure.

Northport does not want its native poet, though the money-making merchants and farmers regard him with a suspicious and pitying eye.

Former customer countries began to vie for markets the American farmers had long regarded as their own.

Even now, local farmers around Axholme regard the 'warped land' which was deliberately flooded with silt as the best land in the region.

"You mean the farmers regard you as a friend?"

The farmer drew on his pipe and regarded him impassively.

The farmer regarded me expressionlessly.

But in nearby villages, many of which have H.I.V. rates among adults above 25 percent, farmers nonetheless regard Wenlou with envy.

The farmers merely regarded them with lowering brows and refused to say anything about Union troops.