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Crop losses threaten food security across Africa (Level A1) — A person standing in a field of corn

Crop losses threaten food security across AfricaCEFR A1

24 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Ijeoma Ukazu, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by EqualStock, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
70 words
  • Crop losses are rising across many countries in Africa.
  • Rain falls at planting then stops for many days.
  • Floods damage fields, stores, local roads and homes too.
  • Pests and diseases destroy crops and greatly reduce yields.
  • Small farmers lose food, savings and important income.
  • Women often pool small harvests to share food locally.
  • Some training helps farmers manage risks and adapt better.
  • People need water, seeds, credit and weather information.

Difficult words

  • crop — Plants grown by farmers for food or sale
  • flood — Too much water covering land or fields
    Floods
  • pest — Animal or insect that harms plants
    Pests
  • disease — Illness or infection that hurts plants
    diseases
  • yield — The amount of crop produced by land
    yields
  • credit — Money lent to buy seeds or supplies

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever seen a flood?
  • Do you know a farmer or someone who grows crops?
  • Do you check weather information before planting or gardening?

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