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Radio 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 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 MoreQ&A on women and food security with Kawinzi Muiu of the World Food Programme
Recently, Kawinzi Muiu sat down with Barza Wire to discuss the role of women in ensuring food security and nutrition for families across Africa. Ms.…
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…
Read MoreLet’s get cooking – with sweet potato!
From the Farm Radio archives. This story first appeared in our 2014-2015 annual report. Farming families eat much of what they grow. This makes farm…
Read MoreThe power of information: How FRI resources inspired a broadcaster in Ghana to take up farming
Haruna Rashida truly understands the benefit of good farm radio resources. Host of Pukparba Saha (Farmers’ Time) on Ghana’s Northstar Radio, Haruna recently attended a…
Read MoreThe Annans celebrate a colourful crop in Ghana
Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan speaks about the benefits of orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) to a packed crowd in Abor, Ghana. See all event photos…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreSupporting healthy eating on World Chef’s Day
Globally, Oct. 20 is marked as World Chef’s Day. This year’s theme was “Healthy Kids — Healthy Future.” Farm Radio International took part in the…
Read MoreAudio postcard: A new way for schools to encourage a healthy diet
Farmers in Uganda are old and young, tall and short, men and women. They come from small towns and even smaller rural villages. But sometimes…
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