Theme pack
Here is our theme pack of FRI resources for May, this time all about methods for storing food and extending its shelf-life. The resources talk about ways to preserve both grains and fresh fruit and vegetables. Because of COVID-19, there are lockdowns or restricted access to livestock and food markets across Africa. These restrictions can make it difficult for farmers and vendors to earn income to afford food, and for consumers to access fresh foods. Thus, it’s especially critical for families to use effective methods to store food in order to ensure good nutrition and health.
This month’s theme pack includes six items from our Resource Packs, including three interview scripts, one two-host script, and two dramas. It also includes six Barza Wire Farmer stories. Two resources are available in Swahili.
Interviews
- Dried and delicious: Solar dryers help growers store fruits and vegetables longer
- Farmers work together to safely store muskuwaari sorghum in northern Cameroon
- Scientists are improving the traditional maize crib
Two-host script
Dramas
- Innovative farmer uses pounded maize cobs to protect stored maize
- Three fishing ladies with a message about solar dryers
Barza Wire stories
- Malawi: Farmers use airtight storage bags to prevent losses and avoid chemicals
- Zimbabwe: Farmers use wood ash to protect stored maize from pests
- Ghana: Warehouse keeps maize dry and profits high
- Kenya: Solar dryer increases income and decreases post-harvest losses
- Burundi: Farmer finds new technique for preserving tomatoes
- Ghana: Farmers adopt eco-friendly, zero-energy vegetable storage technique
Resources available in Swahili
- Mwongozo juu ya namna ya kuendesha mahojiano
- Wanasayansi wanaboresha vichanja vya asili vya mahindi
- Mwongozo juu ya namna ya kuandaa Maigizo
- Mkulima mbunifu anatumia magunzi ya mahindi yaliyosagwa kuhifadhi mahindi