Farm Radio Weekly is a news and information service for rural radio broadcasters in sub-Saharan Africa. It is published by Farm Radio International.
Archive for February, 2008
Date Posted: February 25th, 2008
In this week’s Farm Radio Weekly:
Date Posted: February 25th, 2008
1. Africa: Vitally-important wild fruits on the decline (National Research Council)
Date Posted: February 25th, 2008
2. Ivory Coast: Fighting the swollen shoot virus (Various Sources)
Date Posted: February 25th, 2008
3. Rwanda: 5,000 farmers contracted to grow maize for beer (The East African)
Date Posted: February 25th, 2008
Notes to Broadcasters on wild fruits:
Date Posted: February 25th, 2008
Notes to Broadcasters on swollen shoot virus:
Date Posted: February 25th, 2008
Notes to Broadcasters on maize for beer:
Date Posted: February 25th, 2008
March 16: Deadline for submission to SEED Awards
Date Posted: February 25th, 2008
Youth Radio for Peacebuilding: a guide
Date Posted: February 25th, 2008
Introduction to the African Farm Radio Research Initiative
Date Posted: February 25th, 2008
The Importance of Security Crops
Date Posted: February 25th, 2008
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
In this week’s Farm Radio Weekly:
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
1. Africa: Farming improves refugees’ food security and self-sufficiency (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
2. Sudan: Treadle pumps boost dry-season farming (Science Daily and UNDP-Soudan)
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
3. South Africa: Community gardens help women pensioners maintain their independence (allAfrica.com)
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
Notes to Broadcasters on refugees farming:
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
Notes to Broadcasters on treadle pumps and dry-season farming:
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
Notes to Broadcasters on community gardens:
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
March 31, 2008 – Deadline for nominations: Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
Women Talk Peace radio programs available for free download
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
Radio Maendeleo “clubs” encourage peace and development in Eastern Congo
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
An Innovative Farmer Grows Food for Refugees
Date Posted: February 18th, 2008
Date Posted: February 11th, 2008
In this week’s Farm Radio Weekly:
Date Posted: February 11th, 2008
Africa: Reintegration of ex-combatants through agriculture (Various Sources)
Date Posted: February 11th, 2008
Mali: Cooking oil used by most Malians found to be toxic (United Nations’ Integrated Regional Information Networks)
Date Posted: February 11th, 2008
South Africa: Ancient brew has Eastern Cape buzzing with employment opportunities (Various Sources)
Date Posted: February 11th, 2008
Notes to Broadcasters on ex-combatants and agriculture:
Date Posted: February 11th, 2008
Notes to Broadcasters on toxic oil:
Date Posted: February 11th, 2008
Notes to Broadcasters on mead (honey wine):
Date Posted: February 11th, 2008
February 29, 2008: Deadline for submitting a proposal to OURMedia 7
Date Posted: February 11th, 2008
Creating participatory radio drama with children
Date Posted: February 11th, 2008
Farm Radio Weekly needs your input to mark International Women’s Day!
Date Posted: February 11th, 2008
Keeping Food Safe
Date Posted: February 11th, 2008
Date Posted: February 4th, 2008
In this week’s Farm Radio Weekly:
Date Posted: February 4th, 2008
1. Liberia: Farmers rebuild agriculture sector against the odds (allAfrica.com)
Date Posted: February 4th, 2008
2. Mali: Women traders play crucial role in providing locally-adapted seeds (International Food Policy Research Institute)
Date Posted: February 4th, 2008
3. Burkina Faso: Cotton and shea producers satisfy Western taste for organic products (Agence France-Presse)
Date Posted: February 4th, 2008
Notes to Broadcasters on rebuilding Liberia:
Date Posted: February 4th, 2008
Notes to Broadcasters on seed traders:
Date Posted: February 4th, 2008
Notes to Broadcasters on organic cotton and shea:
Date Posted: February 4th, 2008
March 15, 2008 – Deadline for scriptwriting competition on climate change
Date Posted: February 4th, 2008
Financial Sustainability Model for Community Radio Stations In Southern Africa
Date Posted: February 4th, 2008
DCFRN partners publishes commentary on roots of violence in Kenya
Date Posted: February 4th, 2008
Rural women process and sell shea butter
Date Posted: February 4th, 2008
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