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Women in agrifood systems in Uganda
Introduction Agrifood systems are agricultural value chain activities of growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, distributing, trading, buying, preparing, eating food and disposing its waste. When discussing any aspect of the agrifood system, it is important to consider: gender division of labour; control over resources and assets, including income; decision-making power; time use and unpaid care…
How agroecology protects nature and supports crops
RISING SIGNATURE TUNE, THEN FADE OUT HOST: Hello dear listeners, I’m [name], and in this episode, we explore how agroecology can help farmers in Tanzania overcome the growing challenges of climate change. Here in Dodoma, farmers often face drought, unpredictable rainfall, and declining soil fertility. But what if there were a way of…
Circular and Regenerative Agriculture
Dear broadcasting partners, Circular and regenerative agriculture are gaining momentum as sustainable approaches to strengthening food systems and restoring the health of our soils, ecosystems, and communities. Yet, many farmers and listeners are still unfamiliar with these concepts or may believe they are too complex, costly, or only suited to large-scale operations. In reality, circular…
Agroforestry and Community Forest Management in Zambia
HOST: In today’s programme, we discuss the benefits of agroforestry and community forest management. As observed by many, Zambia loses roughly 250,000–300,000 hectares of forest every year. We would like to understand what organizations working together with farmers are doing about it. We will ask questions such as: What is agroforestry and community forest…
Questions about circular and regenerative agriculture for experts
Suggested questions for foresters Please introduce yourself to us and tell us what your work as a forester is about? Kindly explain what is agroforestry, and what types of agroforestry systems are there? Please explain to us in which farming environments, each of the types of agroforestry systems you have discussed, are applied. Does the…
Questions for farmers practising regenerative agriculture
Suggested questions for farmers in regenerative agriculture With me today is Mr. [Name], a farmer from [Village] who practises agroforestry together with his wife and children. He owns about three acres of land where he grows crops and integrates trees into his farming system. How long have you been a farmer? How big is your…
Youth innovation in agricultural entrepreneurship: Packaging as a means of attracting customers
Fade up signature tune, then out. HOST : Hello listeners, welcome to our show. Today, we’ll be talking about young people interested in growing vegetables and spices in the Central Kasai province of the DRC. Dierci Kamba has been growing vegetables and spices for two years. Today, he will tell us about his…
Tanzania: Farmers use Aloe Vera to treat chicken diarrhea in Karagwe District
HOST: Hello and welcome, dear listeners. In today’s program, we will learn how to diagnose diarrhea in chickens and how farmers in Karagwe District are using Aloe Vera as a natural remedy. We will hear from Ms. Tumaini Buberwa, a poultry farmer who uses Aloe Vera, and her husband Mr. Buberwa Daudi. We will…
Reducing chemical fertilizers in agriculture
Dear broadcasting partners, Reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers is central to building healthy soils, resilient crops, and sustainable farming systems. Across Africa, farmers are proving that lower chemical use is possible—and profitable—through regenerative agricultural practices that restore soil biology, protect ecosystems, and strengthen long-term productivity. By minimizing synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and relying more on…
Radio spots on circular and regenerative agriculture
Spot #1: Basic circular and regenerative agriculture practices farmers can apply NARRATOR: Farmers! If your crops are struggling because the soil has lost its fertility, don’t worry. You can restore your soil and boost your harvests with simple regenerative farming practices. Before the planting season starts, manually clear the weeds with a machete to eliminate…