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Finances for farmers
Introduction Why is this subject important to listeners? It is important because farmers should be financially literate. In other words, they should possess the skills and knowledge to make informed and effective decisions regarding finances related to the following issues: Available agricultural support funds. Available financial institutions, both government and non-governmental organizations. How to access…
Post-harvest activities in pigeon pea
Introduction Almost one-quarter (22%) of total pigeon pea production in Mozambique is lost due to lack of effective pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest practices. Promoting the adoption of improved pre- and post-harvest practices and practices to control moisture levels can not only increase yields and quality, but also: substantially minimize post-harvest losses, encourage farmers to increase…
Incorporating agroforestry and conservation agriculture in soybean production
FADE IN Program SIGNATURE TUNE, FADE OUT FILIUS CHALO JERE: Welcome to Farming is a Business. I am your host, Filius Chalo Jere, and today I bring you information about how farmers can grow soybean using conservation farming methods and agroforestry. These practices can mitigate climate change, which has caused a very sharp rise in…
Tips on providing weather services on the radio
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) issues a variety of weather forecasts, including daily, weekly, and seasonal forecasts. GMet also issues weather updates and weather warnings. These are your best source for creating your own weather forecasts. In your daily weather forecasts, there are a number of elements that must be included. There are other elements…
Roots and tubers – cassava, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yam
Here is our theme pack of FRI resources for January, this time about root and tuber crops. This month’s theme pack includes 13 items from our Resource Packs, including five backgrounders, four interview scripts, three dramas, and one set of radio spots. It also includes seven Barza Wire Farmer stories. Four resources are available in Swahili and…
Rice producers in Mali adopt new strategies to sell their rice
HOST: Hello, listeners, welcome to our program. Today we are talking about rice marketing and the challenges of rice marketing and the solutions, with a focus on women’s participation. Our expert Abdoulaye Koureicihi and other people involved in the rice sector are going to enlighten us on this topic. First, we will talk with Abdoulaye…
Baobab creates jobs and reduces poverty in Mozambique
HOST: Until recently, baobab fruits were only used locally in Mozambique, but a small network of collectors, processors, and suppliers has elevated the fruit’s profile abroad. The director of Baobab Products Mozambique, Andrew Kingman, says his company’s establishment in Tambara and Guro districts has started to bring in much-needed revenue for the mostly poor communities…
Climate change
Here is our theme pack of FRI resources for December, this time about climate change. This month’s theme pack includes eight items from our Resource Packs, including three backgrounders, three interview scripts, one set of radio spots, and one other type of resource. It also includes 10 Barza Wire Farmer stories. One resource is available…
Good agricultural practices on cassava production, case of Côte d’Ivoire
Introduction Why is this topic important to listeners? Because farmers involved in cassava production need to know (that): Cassava is the second most important food crop after yam in this country, and cassava production, most of which is located in the southern half of the country, covers about 80% of national territory. Cassava is both…
Fall armyworm and other threats: Major pests of maize, sorghum, cassava, cereal crops, Irish potatoes, mangoes, and other crops
Here is our theme pack of FRI resources for November, this time about managing agricultural pests and diseases, a never-ending concern for farmers. This month’s theme pack includes 13 items from our Resource Packs, including 1 backgrounder, 11 interview scripts, and 1 set of radio spots. It also includes 15 Barza Wire Farmer stories. Two…