- Kashmir farmers grow saffron.
- Saffron is a very expensive spice.
- El Nino can cause less rain.
- This can make farming very hard.
- Farmers need more help from the government.
- Water is important for saffron plants.
Difficult words
- saffron — A valuable spice used in cooking.
- expensive — Costs a lot of money.
- farming — Growing crops and raising animals.
- important — Very necessary or valuable.
- government — The group that makes laws for a country.
- water — A clear liquid that all living things need.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think saffron is so expensive?
- How can farmers get help from the government?
- Why is water important for plants?
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