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Family farmers are the backbone of food security and nutrition in Africa, let their voices be heard
Farm Radio International, YenKasa Africa and the FAO launch radio campaign aims to advance resilient family farming in Africa.
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Broadcasters support locust response as infestations threaten farmers
Broadcasters in Kenya are serving farmers as they face dual emergencies: the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing locust infestation.
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I lost 15 chickens, but radio programs renewed my hope
Every time Modesta Joseph Masanyiwa tried to raise chickens, she would lose almost all of them due to an outbreak of epidemic diseases. This all changed when she started giving her chickens preventive vaccines.
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CBC As It Happens: Radio helps farmers impacted by locust infestation
Moses Omondi, our radio craft and program officer in Kenya, spoke with Carol Off of CBC’s As It Happens about the locust infestation plaguing the country.
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Farm Radio International’s 2019 Top 10
A lot happened in 2019. It was a big year for people around the world, and for us here at Farm Radio International it was no different. Here’s our 2019 Top 10!
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Veteran farmer uses radio to educate peers
Lemma Belachew was the first farmer in Delila kebele to start producing malt barley — at least, that’s what he told us when we met…
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Radio and food: a recipe for healthy communities
This World Food Day, it might seem a stretch to say radio has anything to do with food. How can a device that picks up…
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Playing their part: Men work towards improving women’s health
Male community listening groups in Burkina Faso are listening to radio programs together, and discussing how they can play their part in improving women’s health.
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Women and telephones: Bridging the gender digital divide using simple solutions
A community in western Burkina Faso finds a simple way to bridge the digital gender divide.
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Climate crisis: Farmers turn to radio
Farmers in Tanzania are turning to radio for informational tops on climate change and weather forecasts to help deal with the climate crisis.
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