Backgrounders

Backgrounders are brief introductions to important and technical topics and Answers to frequently asked questions share key information on a topic.

Use this information to plan an episode or series of episodes on the topic, to prepare for an interview, or to answer questions from callers.

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Hay: Part 2, “Making a Haystack”

Presenter: George Atkins We at this radio station are part of a world-wide information network that gathers farming information from developing countries all over the world. It’s the Developing Countries Farm Radio Network, sponsored by the Canadian International Development Agency, Massey-Ferguson, and the University of Guelph. Through this Network we bring you information on ways…

Hay: Part 1, “Harvesting & Drying Hay”

Presenter: George Atkins We at this radio station are part of a world-wide information network that gathers farming information from developing countries all over the world. It’s the Developing Countries Farm Radio Network, sponsored by the Canadian International Development Agency, Massey-Ferguson and the University of Guelph. Through this Network we bring you information on ways…

Farming Hints

Part A Presenter: George Atkins Part B Presenter: George Atkins Part C Presenter: Barbara Peacock Part D Presenter: George Atkins We at this radio station are part of a world-wide information network that gathers farming information from developing countries all over the world. It’s the Developing Countries Farm Radio Network, sponsored by the Canadian International…