Myanmar's farmers face crisis

The video discusses the severe impact of a recent cyclone on agriculture, particularly rice fields, in Myanmar's delta region. It highlights the challenges faced by farmers, including the loss of livestock and reliance on donations for survival. With traditional farming methods disrupted, farmers are forced to turn to expensive machinery, which presents its own set of challenges due to high costs and lack of expertise.

What was the primary reason for the fields lying fallow after the cyclone?

• Loss of farm animals

• Lack of seeds

• Destruction of rice crops

• Inability to operate machinery

How are farmers managing to survive after the cyclone?

• With the help of donations

• Through government aid

• By selling their livestock

• By using advanced technology

What was the estimated number of farm animals lost due to the cyclone?

• 120,000

• 80,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

Why are the surviving cows and buffaloes not suitable for farming?

• They are weakened by salt water

• They are too few in number

• They are not trained

• They are too old

What is a major challenge farmers face when using machines for farming?

• Lack of available machines

• High cost of fuel

• Difficulty in maintaining machines

• Inadequate training to operate them