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Cameroon aims for rice self-sufficiency — Level A1 — a dirt path with trees and water

Cameroon aims for rice self-sufficiencyCEFR A1

24 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Ariel Nathan ADA MBITA, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
61 words
  • Rice is a main food for many people in Cameroon.
  • The country imports a lot of rice each year.
  • Farmers now plan crops for rice first.
  • The rainy season lasts several months.
  • Roads often become hard to use in rains.
  • Storage places and mills are not good.
  • Many farmers lack machines and certified seeds.
  • People want better roads, storage and tools.

Difficult words

  • import — to bring goods into a country to sell
    imports
  • crop — a plant grown for food or sale
    crops
  • rainy season — a time of year with a lot of rain
  • storage — a place or system to keep goods safe
  • certified — officially approved as good or true

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Discussion questions

  • Do you eat rice?
  • Are roads good where you live?
  • Do local farmers have machines where you live?

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