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A new tool for farmers facing the Fall armyworm: radio
In the Central and Western region of Uganda, farmers are busy with the first weeding of the season. As they head into their maize fields,…
Read MoreBringing broadcasters together to learn from each other
Every year we like to bring together our broadcasting partners for an online eDiscussion. This is an opportunity for broadcasters to share their questions and…
Read MoreLearning to cook quality protein maize
Listen to part of a cooking show, which aired on four radio stations in three languages in Ethiopia. Across Africa, many families rely on maize…
Read MoreRadio helps farmers find better buyers for orange-fleshed sweet potato
It’s a happy day for Linet Nalugo Musana. She straightens up to take a short break from harvesting, holding a hoe and a potato in…
Read MoreServing broadcasters with good information to manage the Fall armyworm infestation
Sayon Irène from Radio Kafokan in Mali Across Africa, farmers are facing a new pest infestation. They are learning how to recognize and manage the…
Read MoreBroadcaster Alex Nimwamanya sees the impact his program has on farmers growing orange-fleshed sweet potato
Alex Nimwamanya started broadcasting at Voice of Kamwenge just six months ago, but has already seen the impact of his radio programs. Alex is a…
Read MoreTuning in to broadcasting tips with our audio Broadcaster how-to guides
A broadcasting partner from Mali Sometimes, you just have to hear something to really understand. Particularly when it comes to learning about how to produce…
Read MoreInteractive Radio: A powerful tool to amplify women’s voices in public spaces
Elinora Shayo from Kikwe village, Tanzania, calls her local radio station to share her experience with bean farming. Her community listening group was given a…
Read MoreA five-part drama for radio broadcasters that discusses gender and beans
Women around the world face similar challenges, which are being brought to light in the #metoo era. Women in African villages are also confronted with…
Read MoreHow we adapted our programs in Ethiopia to respond to the Fall armyworm crisis
Since 2012, we’ve been on air in Ethiopia in partnership with four radio stations to discuss quality protein maize, a variety of maize that offers…
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