Africa's Green Revolution

In Western Kenya, food scarcity is a major issue despite the lush landscape. Otieno, a local farmer, has recently achieved self-sufficiency by using high-yield seeds and fertilizers provided on credit by AGRA, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. AGRA's program aims to enhance food security and transform Africa into a global breadbasket. While critics argue that such programs may make farmers dependent on expensive inputs, the results show significant yield improvements. This increase allows farmers to sell or store surplus, helping them break the poverty cycle and achieve self-sufficiency.

What was the main change that helped Otieno produce more food for her family?

• Hiring more farm workers

• Receiving government subsidies

• Switching to organic farming methods

• Access to high-yield seeds and fertilizers on credit

What is one of the goals of AGRA's program in Africa?

• To ensure Africa's food security and become a breadbasket for the world

• To promote urban development in rural areas

• To make Africa a leading exporter of technology

• To reduce Africa's reliance on imported goods

Which of the following is NOT a focus of AGRA's initiatives?

• Crop breeding

• Irrigation

• Urban infrastructure development

• Soil management

What concern do critics have about AGRA's program?

• It might lead to environmental degradation

• It could make farmers dependent on costly inputs

• It focuses too much on technology

• It neglects traditional farming methods

What positive outcome has been observed as a result of AGRA's program?

• Farmers have started exporting their produce

• Farmers have switched to organic farming

• Farmers have become fully self-sufficient

• Farmers have reduced their land usage