- Many people in Namibia do not get enough protein.
- This can cause health problems.
- Researchers are helping farmers grow better crops.
- They use a special product called biofertiliser.
- Farmers learn how to grow protein-rich plants.
- This helps them feed their families.
- Farmers see better results from their work.
Difficult words
- protein — A part of food for body health.protein-rich
- health — State of being free from illness.health problems
- farmer — A person who grows food plants.farmers
- crop — Plants grown for food or sale.crops
- product — An item made for use or sale.
- better — Of higher quality or more improvement.
- families — Groups of people related to each other.
- results — The outcomes or effects of something.
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Discussion questions
- Why is protein important for people?
- How can farmers improve their crops?
- What do you think about biofertilisers?
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