Band 7+: The chart below shows the production of four different grains (barley, maize, rice, and wheat) in three countries in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The chart compares the production of four grains – barley, maize, rice, and wheat – in three countries, A, B and C, in 2015.

Overall, Country A was the largest producer of grain, followed by Country C and then Country B. Country A produced the largest quantity of barley, whereas Country C produced the most maize. Rice production was highest in Country C, while wheat production was highest in Country A.

In terms of barley production, Country A was the leading producer with 100 million tonnes (MT). Countries B and C both produced 90 MT of barley. Country A produced 80 MT of maize, while Country B produced 40 MT and Country C produced a significantly higher amount, at 100 MT. This meant that Country C was by far the leading producer of maize.

Rice production differed considerably between the three countries. Country C was the largest producer with 90 MT, followed by Country B with 60 MT and Country A with 40 MT. Country A produced 80 MT of wheat. In contrast, for Country B, wheat production was lower than rice production at 40 MT and 60 MT respectively. Country C produced the lowest figure for wheat, at 60 MT.