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Managing aflatoxin contamination throughout the groundnut value chain
HOST: In Togo, the Kara and Savanes regions are some of the most prominent groundnut-producing areas. Throughout the country, groundnuts play an important role in agricultural production. But producers are faced with aflatoxin contamination in the groundnut sector. This undermines their efforts to grow groundnuts throughout the season. According to the United Nations Food and…
Effects of climate change and animal disease on dairy farming in Zambia
HOST: In today’s program, we discuss the effects of climate change and animal diseases on small-scale dairy farmers. How have dairy farmers been affected by climate change? What is being done to mitigate or adapt to the impacts of climate change? And what type of animal diseases are prevalent and what is being done to…
Radio spots on cassava
SPOT #1: SITE SELECTION NARRATOR: Farmers, how should you choose a site to grow your cassava? Here are four tips to help you choose the best site. First, look at the vegetation on the site. If it’s lush and green, the soil is fertile. Second, consider the history of the site. If cassava has…
Production and post-harvest practices for organic soybean
Introduction The cultivation of organic soybeans excludes practices that involve using synthetic chemicals throughout the production chain. In addition, the cultivation of organic soybeans is based on other principles such as: The non-use of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms). The recommendation to recycle organic waste. Crop rotation to regenerate the soil. Managing insect pests with…
Recommended post-harvest actions to maximize soybean quality and value
SFX: FADE IN Program SIGNATURE TUNE, FADE OUT HOST: Welcome to Farming is a Business. My name is Filius Chalo Jere on Breeze FM and our program today is on soybean, which has suddenly become a very important crop for the farmer, the agro-dealer, and even the consumer. In this program, we shall deal with…
Safely managing VSLAs (chamas) during COVID-19
CHARACTERS: MARIA: Woman in early 30’s. Has three school-going children and is married to Patrick. She rears chickens and sells eggs and chickens in the village. Maria is self-centred and likes attention. She is a member of the chama. ANETTE: Woman in early 30s. Maria’s friend and neighbour. She is an official in the chama…
Production practices for wheat
Introduction Why is this subject important to listeners? Farmers who want a good yield from their wheat farming need to know: The benefits of advance planning and planned allocation of resources. The benefits of involving women and the entire family in planning, including decisions to allocate resources. How they can access and use inputs…
Ivorian cocoa: Access to finance is the key to success for women in the cocoa bean processing industry
HOST: In Côte d’Ivoire, women face a variety of obstacles that make it difficult for them to enter the agribusiness sector. Access to financing is a major issue. According to a study by the African Development Bank, published in 2015, 68% of the labour force in cocoa production is female, but only 21% of the…
Marketing pigeon peas in Mozambique: Challenges and solutions
HOST: Good morning (afternoon, evening) listeners. Today, our show focuses on pigeon peas, especially on marketing the crop. To explore this topic, we present several interviews. First, we speak with Mr. Rufino Bila from the Mozambican Cereal Institute, or ICM. We also talk to Mr. Nelito Viriato, a pigeon pea farmer in the province of…
Good agronomic practices for legume production in Ethiopia, focusing on faba bean
Introduction Why is this issue important to listeners? Because farmers and others involved in legume production should know: The benefits of legumes for small-scale farmers, consumers, and Ethiopia in terms of food security and income generation. The nutritional values of legumes. The contribution of legumes such as faba beans to soil fertility. How to…