CLEAN: Russian farmers count cost of heat wave

The transcript discusses the severe drought in Russia, affecting fertile regions and leading to significant agricultural losses, particularly in sunflower and corn crops. The economic impact on farmers is substantial, with a drastic reduction in income. In response, the Russian government has banned grain exports to prevent price hikes and support other sectors. Future harvests are uncertain, raising concerns about potential import needs.

What has been the primary effect of the drought on the sunflower crops?

• Sunflower heads are unaffected

• Increased size of sunflower heads

• Sunflower heads have doubled in size

• Sunflower heads are smaller than usual

How much is the farm expected to lose financially due to the reduced harvest?

• 50 million rubles

• 100 million rubles

• 150 million rubles

• 200 million rubles

What measure has Russia taken to control the supply of cereal crops?

• Banned all grain exports

• Subsidized cereal prices

• Reduced cereal production

• Increased cereal exports

Why is it important for Russia to keep cereals within its borders?

• To increase cereal exports

• To promote cereal imports

• To avoid a price explosion

• To reduce cereal consumption

What is the potential consequence if the drought continues into the next year?

• Russia will stop all agricultural activities

• Russia may increase cereal exports

• Russia may need to import wheat

• Russia will have a surplus of wheat