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Farming is a tough business, relying on good weather, hard work and fair prices at the market. Yet farmers are frequently faced with a shortage of rain, too much work and buyers who shortchange them. Without a standard bag for selling their produce, many farmers in Ghana are cheated by middlemen who pass a larger,…
Read MoreFarmers living in the Tigray Region of northern Ethiopia are no strangers to challenging weather. They have a long history of working their farms using sophisticated knowledge handed down over generations. They know how to adapt to cycles of nature. But the worst drought in 50 years coupled with one of the strongest El Niño events…
Read MorePolitical unrest and insecurity in Mali in recent years has made radio an even more critical source of information and dialogue, as internal conflict often results in reduced public services. Working in Mali remains a challenge due to security concerns, but we are proud to have maintained our presence there since 2007. In fact, Bamako…
Read MoreOne of Canada’s top rated charities Donate Now One of Canada’s top rated charities Donate Now How your donation will help: You will be Meeting a unique need Farm Radio International is the only international non-profit organization that is solely committed to using the power of radio as an effective tool for rural development in…
Read MoreTanzanian broadcaster Clara Moita: George Atkins Communications Award winner Clara Moita has been broadcasting with Radio 5, based in Arusha, Tanzania, since 2007. She is on air with the Amka (Wake Up) and Fahari Yangu (My Pride) programs, both of which are broadcast to a small-scale farming audience. Fahari Yangu has a special focus on…
Read MoreWatch our online town hall, Food Security in East Africa – Beyond the Headlines. Learn about the causes and impacts of the East African food crisis and local solutions to increase food security in the region.
Read MoreGhana has a very dynamic public sphere, facilitated by a well-developed network of internet providers and more than 500 radio stations. We have worked with more radio stations in Ghana than any other country, operating in multiple languages across all of the country’s ten regions. In addition to our main office in Accra on the…
Read MoreThis World Radio Day, we look back at our use of radio over the years and look ahead to the future of radio.
Read MoreIf you walk through the farms surrounding Babato Kuma in central Ghana, you’ll find cashew trees sprouting up between the rows of maize. This creative climate solution is boosting both soil fertility and farmer incomes.
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