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"When the rains that usually arrived in April began to arrive erratically, Tunde, a small‑scale farmer in Owan East, watched his millet fields with growing anxiety. In the past three seasons, two of his harvests were reduced by more than half because the seedlings wilted before the rains returned. After consulting the local agricultural extension officer, Tunde learned about a new variety of millet that tolerates long dry spells. He decided to purchase the seeds despite their higher price, hoping the crop would survive the unpredictable weather."

What is the main reason Tunde decided to purchase the drought‑tolerant millet seeds?

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Read the passage below and answer the question.

"When the rains that usually arrived in April began to arrive erratically, Tunde, a small‑scale farmer in Owan East, watched his millet fields with growing anxiety. In the past three seasons, two of his harvests were reduced by more than half because the seedlings wilted before the rains returned. After consulting the local agricultural extension officer, Tunde learned about a new variety of millet that tolerates long dry spells. He decided to purchase the seeds despite their higher price, hoping the crop would survive the unpredictable weather."

What is the main reason Tunde decided to purchase the drought‑tolerant millet seeds?

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Because the recent rains have become unpredictable, causing previous harvest failures, Tunde bought the drought‑tolerant seeds to ensure his crops survive long dry spells.

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