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India's rice export ban prompts push for hybrid rice (Level A1) — a group of people working in a field

India's rice export ban prompts push for hybrid riceCEFR A1

20 Sept 2023

Adapted from Athar Parvaiz, SciDev CC BY 2.0

Photo by Dibakar Roy, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
1 min
55 words
  • India has stopped some rice exports.
  • The ban aims to protect food at home.
  • World food supplies are now tighter.
  • Many countries want to grow more rice.
  • Experts say hybrid rice can give higher yields.
  • Farmers need better water and fertiliser.
  • The Philippines will help its farmers with seeds.
  • The ban may last many months.

Difficult words

  • exportsend goods to another country
    exports
  • banofficial rule that stops something
  • supplyfood or items available for use
    supplies
  • hybrida mix of two different types
  • fertilisermaterial added to soil for plants

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Discussion questions

  • Do you eat rice?
  • Do farmers near you need more water and fertiliser?
  • Have you seen hybrid rice?

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