IELTS Speaking for Success 🌾 Agriculture and growing plants (Part 3) + Transcript
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Aug 1, 2025 This discussion dives into the importance of teaching children about gardening and caring for plants. It highlights the rise of home vegetable gardening, especially in urban settings where space is limited. The impact of the pandemic on farmers' incomes is also explored, revealing the paradox of rising food prices alongside struggling farmers. Additionally, the conversation contrasts traditional agriculture with modern methods, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and agricultural education for future generations.
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Teach Kids to Plant and Care
- Teach children how to plant as an introduction to biology and responsibility.
- Caring for plants helps prepare them to care for pets and people later.
Urbanization Limits Vegetable Growing
- More people may be growing vegetables in absolute terms due to population growth.
- Fewer people proportionally grow vegetables as most live in cities not involved in agriculture.
City Plant Growing Methods
- People grow plants in cities mainly in pots inside houses.
- Allotments, rooftop gardens, and window boxes are common alternatives for those without garden space.