Interviews
Interview scripts feature interviews with two farmers or rural people and one or two subject-matter experts, exploring a challenge and possible solutions. They also feature and intro and extro by the radio show host. They are written by African journalists, based on real interviews.
Interview scripts can be translated and adapted as necessary to suit the local context, then performed on air as dramatized interviews. Or reach them as inspiration and guidance for your own interviews.
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- Agriculture
- Aquaculture
- Children and youth
- Climate change
- Community development
- Crop production
- Energy
- Environment and climate change
- Gender equality
- Health
- Hygiene and sanitation
- Land issues
- Livestock and beekeeping
- Marketing and market information
- Nature-based Solutions
- Nutrition
- Post-harvest activities
- Social issues
- Soil health
- Trees and agroforestry
- Water management
Storing Cowpea Seeds for a Season and a Reason
Characters: Host Male farmer, Mr. John Wasonga Female farmer, Mrs. Joyce Omondi Theme music to introduce programme, then fade out. Host: Greetings listeners! Welcome to today’s programme, ‘Storing cowpea seeds for a season and a reason’. The focus today is on proper storage of cowpeas to protect them from pest attack. Our guests will guide…
Biosecurity – A New Way to Look at Avian Flu Prevention
Characters: Host Farmer Host: Good morning [afternoon, or evening]. I’m your host, [_________]. Today we’re going to talk to [farmer’s name] about how [he/she] keeps [his/her] chickens and [his/her] home safe from disease. Good morning [afternoon, or evening] and welcome, [farmer’s name]. Farmer: Good morning [afternoon, or evening]. Host: Let’s start right in. First, I…
Three Fishing Ladies with a Message about Solar Dryers
Characters: Host Fisherwoman #1 (from Sao Tome and Principe) Fisherwoman #2 (from Nigeria) Fisherwoman #3 (from the Republic of Congo) Host: Hello and welcome to today’s very special program. In a few moments, we will be talking with three women from fishing communities in three different countries: Sao Tome and Principe, Nigeria and the Republic…
High Quality Crops Improve Income and Reduce Poverty
Cue in signature tune and fade under presenter. Presenter: Hi, and welcome to today’s presentation of Voice of the Farmer, brought to you with the compliments of the Zambia National Farmers’ Union. I am your presenter, Alice Lungu Banda. Stay tuned. Fade up signature tune and out. Presenter: Farmers in Zambia have succeeded in diversifying…
Micro-doses of Fertilizer Increase Yields in the Sahel
Characters: Host, Hassane Ousmane Host: This broadcast brings good news about one of African agriculture’s success stories. The semi-arid zone of the Sahel in Western and Central Africa is one of the poorest regions in the world. The climate is extremely harsh and the variability in annual rainfall causes drought. The soils are infertile. These…
Aflatoxin, Enemy of Food and People
Signature tune, then fade under narrator. Host: In Africa, as elsewhere, poor quality food is sometimes responsible for the poor health of both people and livestock. Food can be contaminated by insect damage, pesticide residues, or poisons from types of fungus which grow on food. One of the most dangerous contaminants is aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is…
Improved Honey Production and Processing in Dryland Kenya
Host: Hello and welcome to the program. Today we are going to talk with a leading researcher about improved beekeeping practices. But first I want to say a few words about why honey is so important. In many communities, including those in dryland Kenya, honey is both a source of nutrition and a source of…
Smartly Designed Animal Cart Helps Sudanese Farmer
Host #1: Hello and welcome to our program. Host #2: Yes, welcome to all. Today we want to talk to you about the issue of transport. Host #1: Yes, transport can be a big problem for some farmers. Even if the weather is good, even if your crops are healthy and you have a big…
Growing Potatoes Brings Increased Income to Farmers in Kabale, Uganda
Introductory music for five seconds, then fade. Program jingle (a cock’s crow). Host: Once again it’s time for “Farmer’s Voice.” If you are seated at the bar waiting to be given a sip by your friend, you are not at the right place! If you are waiting to take a gulp… gooooo back to worrrrk!!…
Legumes Make Their Own Fertilizer – With Help From Their Friends
Characters: Host Mr. Tomato, a jovial, jokey character Ms. Bean, sophisticated and articulate, looks down on Mr. Tomato Mr. Rhizobium, articulate and straightforward Host: Welcome to the program. Many farmers are facing problems with declining soil fertility. But wouldn’t it be a good thing if your crops could talk directly to you and tell you…