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Timely broadcasts yield better potato harvests in Nigeria
Learn about our project promoting the best ways to grow potatoes in Nigeria. Read the stories of three potato farmers in Plateau State who increased their yields and income after listening to a radio program.
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On Air Dialogues: Listening to — and learning from — rural people
On Air Dialogues are an innovative type of radio programming, which use mobile phone-based polling to bring rural voices into national and global conversations about critical issues like food security, nutrition, health and climate change.
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Hortense Lamboni, winner of the 2023 George Atkins Communication Award
Hortense Lamboni is a winner of the 2023 George Atkins Communication Award. Hortense has been a journalist and presenter for three years and broadcasts programs on youth, gender and agriculture.
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Evelyn Balozi, winner of the 2023 George Atkins Communication Award
Evelyn Balozi is a winner of the 2023 George Atkins Communication Award. Evelyn has served in many roles, including producer, presenter, acting station manager and marketing officer at Utume FM in Tanzania.
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Sakina Majawa, winner of the 2023 George Atkins Communication Award
Sakina Majawa is a winner of the 2023 George Atkins Communication Award. Sakina is a producer and presenter with Chanco Community Radio in Malawi.
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Canada has a role helping overcome information poverty
This International Development Week, we make a case for Canada to invest more in media and communication for development projects to help overcome information poverty.
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Bridging the agricultural extension gap in Uganda through climate change radio programs
Learn how Voice of Teso radio station in eastern Uganda is ensuring that local farmers have the information they need to improve harvests and adapt to a changing climate.
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A COVID-19 recovery story: From coast to côte (d’Ivoire)
In 2021, Farm Radio set out to tackle pandemic recovery by using interactive radio approaches to support 20 value chains in 7 countries.
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Farm broadcasting: From Alberta to Africa
When it comes to farm radio, Farm Radio board member Caitlynn Reesor is an expert.
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Ghana’s ‘best farmers’ grow thanks to radio
It is a hot sunny Wednesday afternoon and Abraham Agyei Appiah is working on his maize farm. On his return from the farm, he pulls…
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