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An Introduction to Value Chains
Introduction: A value chain is not an object that you can see. Rather, a value chain is simply a useful way of understanding how the world of producing, buying and selling things works. We are all part of value chains in one way or the other as producers, consumers of goods and services, processors, retailers,…
Farming Hints
Farming Hints By Shamela Rambadan, Trinidad and Tobago I encourage sprout formation in ginger rhizomes before the first rains come. This gives me a head start and ensures that my plants have enough water to grow and develop large rhizomes. The method is effective and costs nothing. All you need is some old newspaper, or…
Making Traditional Mustard in Moba Country, Togo
Narrator: Today’s program explains how to make traditional mustard from African locust bean seeds. The African locust bean is a medicinal plant whose leaves are used for treating fever, bronchitis and intestinal parasitic diseases. Its bark and roots are prescribed as remedies against sterility, bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia, leprosy and venereal diseases. Its yellow pulp is…
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…
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…
Avian influenza
Spot #1: What is Avian Flu? Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has spread to many countries. Bird flu is a contagious infection which affects farm birds, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, and guinea fowl, as well as pet birds and wild birds. The disease starts with sick wild or tame birds, and then spreads…
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…