Potatoes in the Democratic Republic of the CongoCEFR A2
10 Oct 2025
Adapted from Laura, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Daniel Dan, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), potatoes are essential for food security. Farmers in North Kivu are adopting better farming techniques to improve yields. Potatoes used to be imported but now local farming is increasing.
Research centers are developing new potato varieties that produce more crops. These varieties can overcome diseases that affect older types. Importantly, farmers are receiving training to help them grow these new varieties successfully.
Difficult words
- potato — A type of vegetable used for food.potatoes
- farm — To grow plants or raise animals for food.farming, farmers
- variety — A type of something that is different.varieties
- disease — An illness that can make plants or people unhealthy.diseases
- training — Teaching someone how to do something.
- import — To bring goods into a country from abroad.imported
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Discussion questions
- What benefits do local farmers get from training?
- How can new potato varieties help farmers?
- Why is food security important for a country?
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