Ugandan farmers have a new box to ferment cocoa beans. This box is easier to use than old methods. It helps farmers sell better quality cocoa directly to buyers.
Before, farmers struggled with old boxes and earned less money. Now they can earn more when they sell their cocoa. This change is good for many farmers, especially women.
Many farmers are happy with this new box. It saves time and gives them better cocoa to sell.
Difficult words
- ferment — To change something, often using heat or time.
- quality — How good or bad something is.
- struggled — Had difficulty doing something.
- directly — In a straight line or without anything between.
- earn — To get money for work.earned
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Discussion questions
- What changes have you seen in farming methods?
- Why do you think quality is important for farmers?
- How can new tools help farmers improve their work?
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