Bananas are a major crop in Latin America, especially in Brazil. Farmers face high temperatures and less rain due to climate change. This makes it harder to grow bananas. In 2023, a heatwave caused a big drop in banana harvests.
Besides that, many banana farms need irrigation, but water is getting scarce. Some regions are getting too hot, and farmers are worried about the future of banana production.
Difficult words
- crop — A plant grown for food or product.
- irrigation — Supply of water to help plants grow.
- harvest — The process of gathering mature crops.harvests
- scarce — Not easy to find; in small amounts.
- temperatures — How hot or cold something is.
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Discussion questions
- How do you think climate change affects food production?
- What can farmers do to adapt to high temperatures?
- Why is water important for farming?
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