- Farmers in Rwanda have larger harvests now.
- They use climate-resilient seeds in fields.
- The project began recently with partners.
- Farmers test seeds on small plots.
- Tests show bigger crops for many vegetables.
- Tomatoes, cabbage and carrots grow better.
- Teams prepare seed nurseries carefully.
- People check seed germination and seedlings.
- Farmers say training helps their income.
- Some crops are sold inside and outside Rwanda.
Difficult words
- harvest — The amount of food taken from fields.harvests
- climate-resilient — Able to survive bad weather and change.
- nursery — A place where young plants grow.nurseries
- germination — When a seed begins to grow.
- seedling — A very young plant from a seed.seedlings
- income — Money a person gets from work or sales.
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Discussion questions
- Do you grow vegetables?
- Have you ever tested seeds on a small plot?
- Would training help your income?
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