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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…
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…