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Senegalese farmer turns to radio during COVID shutdown
Fatoumata Camara, a farmer in southern Senegal has turned to radio during the double challenges of COVID-19 and climate change.
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COVID-19: Radio keeps farmers and families fed
For farmers like Junmai Emmanuel, radio has proven a lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a path to food security.
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Radio: A powerful force in addressing gender inequality
In Senegal, women are listening to a new type of radio program: one that addresses the topics they choose, and makes a difference in their daily lives.
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This rice farmer’s yield set to multiply tenfold thanks to radio
With files courtesy of Mark Kudafa Elvis Asare takes a radio broadcaster through his farm. He gestures to his recently harvested rice field, golden…
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Meet Sogodogo Sarata Berthé, poultry farmer from Bougouni, Mali
Sogodogo Sarata Berthé worked as a postal services wicket clerk up to when she retired at the age of 55. Now, the 65-year-old woman raises…
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Audio postcard: Helping farmers improve their sorghum harvest with radio
In the hot, dry villages in the Shinyanga District of northern Tanzania, growing certain crops can be difficult. From concerns about drought, to birds and…
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A story of success promoting orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
Maria Mchele (right) tells her story of growing orange-fleshed sweet potatoes to Radio Maria broadcaster Agnes Shayo, who featured Maria’s story as part of a…
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Voices from the field: Ama Mary
Standing in her field, Ama Mary discusses the impact compost is having on her harvest. “I am certain this will make my crops flourish,” she…
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Thank you for helping us tell the small-scale farmer’s story
Barza Wire journalist Norman Fulatira in Malawi offers his thanks to supporters of Barza Wire. Thank you to all our supporters who helped us raise…
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Learn why Theodora Kubaje is hopeful radio will improve her food security
Theodora Kubaje keeps a brood of guinea fowl on her family farm to ensure her family of seven has access to protein in their diets.…
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