The method farm hands used in their village were different from what they used in other villages.
Dr. Zeigler also met with officials of the agriculture ministry to share his views on various concerns related to rice.
When referring to an entity that is obviously composed of different things, don't use any.
Forty-seven different groups...
(Just say, "Forty-seven groups...")
Nine participants from 5 different countries...
(Just say, " Nine participants from 5 countries")
If you come across the phrase "various different" or are tempted to use it, just use "several different" instead. Grammar experts have different (but not various) opinions on "various different"—some say it's redundant, some say it just means "many different different kinds" but for our context, do us both a favor and don't use it.
(Leah Baroña-Cruz, 2012)
