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Spotlight: 10 years on, Uganda’s Radio Simba develops sustainable radio programs on orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
A radio series broadcast nearly 10 years ago has inspired Uganda’s Radio Simba to develop a sustainably viable agricultural program that continues today.
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This farmer may be blind, but that won’t stop him from seeing success
Ekow Yamoah is also known as “Ekow Vulcaniser” — a name he gets from his work fixing tires at his shop in Anamabo in the Central…
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The 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…
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This research farmer is sweet on a new kind of potato
Video by Jesse Winter Cyril Ananie is a research farmer in Lume Avete, a community in the Volta Region of eastern Ghana. He is helping…
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Audio postcard: Successful OFSP farmer meets Kofi Annan
Zakaria Dauda stands with his orange-fleshed sweet potato vines, waiting to sell them to farmers who hear his location on the radio. His OFSP farm…
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Orange is the new white: Cooking with OFSP in Ghana
Video and photo by Jesse Winter Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is rich in beta-carotene, which the body turns into vitamin A. Its leaves also contain…
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Women growing, cooking, and selling orange-fleshed sweet potato
Video by Jesse Winter Women farmers face many challenges. Often, they grow different crops or use different techniques than male farmers. This means they need…
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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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Audio postcard: How changing rainfall is affecting farmers in Ghana
The rains in the Upper East Region of Ghana normally start in May. This year they didn’t come until July. Farmers near the community of…
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Supporting 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…
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