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Increasing sustainability in the cocoa value chain through locally adapted climate-smart practices
\ Introduction Why is this topic important to the audience? Because cocoa farmers should know: That Côte d’Ivoire is the world’s leading producer of cocoa beans. In 2020, cocoa farming was practiced by one million small farmers and provided an income for five million people, or 20% of the population. How to organize their farming…
The 4R approach to fertilizer application, identifying nutrient deficiencies, and crop scouting
Introduction Fertilizers are synthetic or organic materials added to soil to increase its fertility. They provide at least one of the essential nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) plants need for healthy growth and good yields. There are different types of fertilizers and different methods for applying them. The two main types of fertilizers are organic…
Radio spots on maize
Spot #1: Choosing a site to grow maize NARRATOR: Farmers! For the best maize yield, choose the best site. Here are three qualities of a good site to grow maize. First, the land should be relatively flat. Second, the soil should absorb and hold a lot of water without becoming water-logged. Loamy soils are…
System of Rice Intensification, including marketing and the impact of climate change
Introduction Rice is a cereal that originated in Asia and grows in all humid and sunny regions of Africa. Rice grows in water and produces a panicle * containing 100 to 200 grains. Rice is sown, then transplanted when it is 20 to 30 cm high. Rice is rich in starch, vitamins, minerals, and…
Maize, soybean, rice, cowpea, and millet
Here is our theme pack of FRI resources for September, which includes resources on maize, soybean, rice, cowpea, and millet. This month’s theme pack includes 17 items from our Resource Packs, including six backgrounders, four interview scripts, four dramas, two series of spots, and one narrative. It also includes five Farmer stories. Backgrounders Backgrounder on…
4R approach to applying fertilizer
Introduction This backgrounder discusses aspects of wheat and teff production with a specific focus on the 4R approach to applying fertilizer *. It also includes information on gender-sensitive and climate-smart practices. Why is this subject important to listeners? This material aims to inform listeners on: The benefits of fertilizer application in crop production. The…
Post-harvest mango activities, organic mango production, mechanization, and using renewable energy
SFX: SIGNATURE TUNE HOST: Hello everyone, today we are going to talk about a very lucrative and important sector of the Malian economy, namely the mango sector. Our expert Oumar Assarki and two mango farmers are going to enlighten us about the sector and all its post-harvest activities. We will talk about the challenges related…
Managing VSLAs safely during COVID
1. How have VSLA members been financially impacted by COVID-19? a. Follow-up questions: a.i. How have members’ income-generating activities been affected by the need for safe distancing? By lockdowns? By restricted transportation? By other measures or situations? a.ii. Have VSLA members been able to make adjustments that allow them to continue their income-generating activities?…
Advancing youth entrepreneurship in agribusiness, succession planning, VSLAs, and making money safely during COVID-19
Youth involvement in agriculture Spot #1 PERSON 1: Listen up! I have an exciting opportunity for you young people. My name is (INSERT LOCAL NAME, MALE OR FEMALE). These days, I have to hustle to make money. It’s not easy! But I chose agriculture because I can be my own boss. My friends who…
Why and how youth should/could get involved in agriculture
1. Are youth in this area involved in agriculture? 2. If yes, what aspects of crop and livestock production, or other food-related businesses are they involved with? (Keep in mind that food-related businesses vary from farming-related businesses such as agricultural services provision to restaurants and food transport.) 3. If not, why not? What are the…