VOICED: Drought rattles farmers in eastern China

The video discusses the severe drought affecting eastern China, particularly in Shandong, where farmers like Xijiang struggle to irrigate their crops. The drought, the worst in 60 years, threatens China's wheat production, potentially impacting global food prices. The UN warns that China may need to import wheat, affecting low-income countries. The drought has dried up reservoirs and rivers, affecting millions of hectares of crops. The Chinese government has allocated $2 billion for emergency measures, but experts call for long-term solutions. Farmers hope for rain and new wells to save their crops.

What is the main challenge faced by farmers like Xijiang in Shandong province?

• Excessive rainfall damaging crops

• Lack of seeds for planting

• Difficulty in accessing water for irrigation

• Shortage of labor for farming

How could a poor wheat harvest in China affect the global market?

• It could have no impact on the global market.

• It could increase global food prices significantly.

• It could cause a surplus of wheat in the market.

• It could lead to a decrease in global food prices.

Which countries are most vulnerable to the effects of rising food prices due to China's drought?

• Countries with diverse agricultural production

• Low-income countries with limited food access

• Countries with large wheat reserves

• High-income countries

What measures has the Chinese government taken to combat the drought?

• Encouraging farmers to switch to rice cultivation

• Reducing water usage in urban areas

• Allocating $2 billion for emergency drought measures

• Importing more wheat from other countries

What are experts suggesting as a solution to the recurring drought problem?

• Relying on seasonal rainfall

• Long-term sustainable solutions

• Increasing wheat imports

• Short-term emergency measures