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Fall armyworm Theme Pack
Here is our latest monthly theme pack of FRI resources, this month about Fall armyworm, the pest that has been causing such damage in maize and other crops across much of Africa. The theme pack includes three items from our Resource Packs: one backgrounder and two interview scripts. All three items are available in Amharic…
Dairy production
Introduction Why is this subject important to listeners? Because farmers involved in dairy production should know: How to design and construct a proper cow barn. The breeds best suited for dairy production in their environment. How to feed dairy cows to ensure maximum milk production. How to milk cows properly. How to handle milk to…
The benefits of conservation agriculture
SIGNATURE TUNE HOST A: Hello! Welcome to your farmer program! Today’s topic is all about conservation agriculture and the benefits of minimum tillage. Farmers in Ethiopia tend to till their land repeatedly as they are sure it increases yield. They believe that reduced tillage stops them from taking full advantage of their farmland. In fact,…
Beans
The theme pack includes five items from our Resource Packs: one backgrounder, three interview scripts, and one five-part drama. Three Resource Pack items are available in Swahili. The theme pack also includes nine Barza Wire stories, two of which are available in Swahili. Backgrounder Backgrounder on growing common bean Interviews Managing diseases and pests in…
Maize: Production & post-harvest
The theme pack includes seven items from our Resource Packs: two backgrounders, four interview scripts, and one drama including one item in Swahili. It also includes six Barza Wire stories. In addition, the theme pack contains five videos from Access Agriculture, with three available in Swahili, and 19 videos from Shamba Shape Up, with all…
Keeping an eye on Fall armyworm: Monitoring the pest so it doesn’t destroy your maize
HOST: Hello, listeners. In our program today, we have a story from Ethiopia where farmers are monitoring their maize fields so their plants don’t get infested with Fall Armyworm. We will share with you the experience of an Ethiopian farmer, Mrs. Aynadis. Mrs. Aynadis, please introduce yourself to our listeners. MRS. AYNADIS: Thank you. My…
Seeds and seed breeding
Introduction The majority of human food starts as seeds, especially the seeds of cereal crops, legumes, nuts, vegetables, and fruit. Seeds are generally defined as embryonic plants developing inside a protective outer covering called a seed coat. Planting materials such as cuttings are also included in the broad definition of “seed,” as they are…
Malt barley production in Ethiopia
Why is this subject important to listeners? Barley is a traditional crop in Ethiopia. It has a deep-rooted history of being used in traditional food and beverages. Production of malting barley has a very short history. It is mainly associated with beer making in Ethiopia, which started in the early 1920s with the establishment…
Reducing post-harvest losses in tomatoes
Introduction Why is this subject important to listeners? Because farmers and processors who handle fresh tomatoes after harvest need to know: When tomatoes are ready for harvesting and how to properly harvest them. How to reduce on- and off-farm tomato losses. The right environmental conditions for storing fresh tomatoes. The degree of perishability of tomatoes…
Reducing post-harvest losses in maize
Introduction Why is this subject important to listeners? Because maize growers, traders, and processors should know: How to manage maize before harvesting to reduce post-harvest losses and infestation. The right harvesting equipment. The right time to harvest maize. How to effectively dry maize after harvest to avoid fungal infection and determine when it is sufficiently…