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Low-cost Food Processing: Preserving Foods as Jams or Sauces
Host -When so many garden crops ripen at one time, it is sometimes difficult to sell them all. But how can we store them? Today we are going to learn about saving fruits and vegetables for use in the off-season, when they are not so plentiful. The information in today’s program comes to us from the…
When Rats Gain, Farmers Lose: How to Store Grain Properly
Characters Felix: A well-fed, knowledgeable rat Rusty: A poorly-fed rat, anxious to learn INTRO FADE IN THEME MUSIC AND RUN FOR 10 SECONDS. Host -You work hard growing your crops. What could be worse than losing your harvest to a bunch of rodents? Well, we have good news for you today: you can protect your harvests…
Avoid post-harvest losses with proper handling
Radio Spot #1: Harvest mangoes with care [Note: Choose appropriate fruit for your region.] When crops are damaged during or after harvest, they quickly spoil. You may not be able to sell your damaged produce, or you may be forced to sell at a reduced price. On the other hand, if you can reduce your…
Avoid Farm Losses by Improving Storage Methods
Characters Farmer Kato Farmer Nelson INTRO Host -Do you lose any of the grain you store to pests or moisture damage? Your loss is more than just a percentage of your harvested grain. You’re also losing your investment: the time and money you put into your crop. It’s important to use good storage methods to preserve…
Which Farmer Would You Rather Be? A Story About Diversification
INTRO Host: Here is a story that will be especially interesting for those farmers in the audience who have started planning their crops for next season. It’s a tale of two farmers… Characters: Narrator Mrs. Patel Mr. Joseph Narrator: It’s the rainy season in Padma village. Two farmers, Mrs. Patel and Mr. Joseph, are planting their crops….
Diversify Crops to Keep your Family Healthy
INTRO Host: Many farmers grow crops for export and depend on foreign markets for their income. These farmers often don’t grow food for their families any more. The drama “Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket” shows what can happen when farmers only grow crops for export. SCRIPT Characters: Monica and Tandi: Women farmers Winston: Monica’s husband BACKGROUND…
Storing Grain for Times of Need
Characters: Host Farmer A Farmer B Dr. Kulungu Ndege : Scientist THEME MUSIC FADES OUT BEHIND DIALOGUE. Farmer A: I had a good crop last year, but now I have only three bags of maize left. This year, I won’t have a crop because of the drought. My sons will have to send me money…
Farmer Phiri Uses Infiltration Pits to Combat Drought
Characters Narrator (can be played by the program host) Mr. Phiri : Farmer (Name is pronounced Peer -y.) MUSIC. Narrator : Many of you listening to our show today have soil that is hard and dry. Many of you are trying to farm with very little water – especially these days, when there is less…
Communities Manage Watersheds Together
Characters Please use names and personalities that will appeal to your audience. Narrator 1 (female) Narrator 2 (male) Radio Announcer Professor: Wise, middle-aged man. Brings new knowledge and ideas into the community. Nelson: Older man. Has difficulty absorbing new ideas, but, once convinced, he is dedicated and helpful. Jana: Middle aged woman. Gets anxious about…
Soil Conservation Saves the Land, Even When a Hurricane Strikes
Characters: Narrator Farmer José Farmer Juan Farmer Carlos Researcher Narrator: Several years ago, a strong hurricane, called Hurricane Mitch, struck Central America. Strong winds hit the coast, followed by a week of rain. The storm dumped more than a metre of rain on the countries of Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala. Floods and mudslides destroyed homes,…