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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- 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
- export — send goods to another countryexports
- ban — official rule that stops something
- supply — food or items available for usesupplies
- hybrid — a mix of two different types
- fertiliser — material 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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