- Food is becoming less secure for many people worldwide.
- A conflict in the Middle East causes trade problems.
- Oil prices are going up and fuels cost more.
- A key shipping route is blocked by tensions.
- Fertiliser ships arrive late and cost much more.
- Many low-income countries import food and fuel.
- Experts warn that hunger and prices will rise.
- Farmers can grow food with organic methods locally.
- Local people make biofertilisers from organic waste.
- Small changes help communities keep food supplies.
Difficult words
- conflict — a fight or war between groups or countries
- tension — a feeling of worry or anger between peopletensions
- fertiliser — a chemical or natural material that helps plants
- biofertiliser — a natural fertiliser made from living things or wastebiofertilisers
- import — to bring goods into a country to sell
- organic — made without chemical fertilisers or pesticides
- secure — safe from danger or loss
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Discussion questions
- Do you or your family buy organic food?
- Can people in your area grow food locally?
- Have you ever made food from local ingredients?
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