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Audio postcard: Research on sweet potato selection shows that nutrition is often an afterthought

July 3, 2014

Hi I’m Janelle from Farm Radio Ghana. Here’s my interview with Frank Quiquché Aka, Senior Researcher at the crop science department of the University of Cape Coast. This is Frank explaining his colleague Esther Jan’s poster. My name is Frank Quiquché Aka. Normally farmers consider certain factors in their choice of a sweet potato, especially…

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Learning to cook quality protein maize

April 25, 2018

Listen to part of a cooking show, which aired on four radio stations in three languages in Ethiopia. Across Africa, many families rely on maize as food for their family and livestock. In Ethiopia, it is one of the most popular cereal crops. Maize — like corn — can be ground into flour to make…

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Let’s get cooking – with sweet potato!

Let’s get cooking – with sweet potato!

February 5, 2018

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 radio shows a perfect platform to provide families with information about nutrition. Families can increase the amount of key nutrients in their diet by planting protein-rich varieties of traditional crops…

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Orange is the new white: Cooking with OFSP in Ghana

May 6, 2016

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 other valuable vitamins. Many families in Ghana and other African countries eat sweet potatoes, but white or yellow ones. While OFSP is more nutritious than other varieties, many farming families are…

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Radio Innovations

Radio Innovations

August 15, 2018

Radio Innovations Finding new ways to make radio better Radio Innovations Finding new ways to make radio better We pioneer innovative digital solutions and develop engaging new radio approaches to make the world’s most popular communication tool more entertaining, effective and interactive than ever before. Innovative digital solutions Far from being eclipsed by newer technologies,…

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Delivering a bountiful home harvest across Canada

November 11, 2020

The results are in! Find out the winners of our our Home Harvest photo contest.

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Audio postcard: Using cooking shows to talk about nutrition

April 6, 2015

It is estimated that 250 million children under the age of five do not receive enough vitamin A. In Ghana, 72 per cent of children under five are found to be deficient. Deficiency in vitamin A can lead to blindness, lower immunity and other developmental challenges.* Farm Radio International, with the support of the Bill…

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How fish are bringing a recovery from civil war

March 5, 2024

Episode 3 What can fish do to drive recovery after a civil war Show Notes Transcript Show Notes After years of civil war and the challenges of restoring their environment, this community has found an innovative solution-a sustainable fish farm. Meet Betty Achen and Dennis Obute, two community members whose work, land and passion have…

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How can trees improve rain?

February 6, 2024

Episode 1 What do trees have to do with rain? Show Notes Transcript Show Notes Inconsistent rainfall and a lack of reliable water are no small challenge for rural farmers, but two innovative communities in Ghana have found creative solutions to their water issues. The thing they both have in common? Trees! Join us in…

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African Harvest: First time foodie event celebrated food, farmers and 35 years of Farm Radio International

May 22, 2014

Chefs Andrée Riffou and Jeff Crump did live cooking demonstrations of Africa-inspired dishes for guests at African Harvest, held May 1, 2014, in Ottawa. To celebrate 35 years of Farm Radio International, as well as the International Year of Family Farming, we recently held our first-ever “foodie” event: African Harvest. On May 1, exactly 35 years…

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