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Radio spots for preparing for emergency preparedness

November 29, 2024

Spot #1: Protecting health in emergencies   NARRATOR:                                   Natural disasters are becoming more common, in part because of climate change. The health of the people in your community is at great risk following a disaster. When water is unclean, diarrhea, cholera, typhoid and other diseases can spread quickly. Stay safe in an emergency by…

Youth shaping the future of agriculture

August 20, 2024

Dear broadcasting partner, Welcome to this month’s theme pack, which is focused on youth in agriculture. August 12 is International Youth Day, and the theme this year is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” Young farmers are the future of food systems in your country, yet many youth do not see…

Biodiversity

August 9, 2024

Introduction Have you ever thought about the incredible variety of life on Earth? From the tiniest insects to the mightiest elephants, this variety is called biodiversity. But biodiversity is more than just pretty things – it’s the very foundation of a healthy planet and our well-being. What is biodiversity? Biodiversity, a short term for biological…

Gender-responsive Nature-based Solutions

August 9, 2024

Rural women participating in Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Africa can generate numerous benefits, both at the individual and community levels. Nature-based Solutions, as defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, involve actions aimed at protecting, sustainably managing, and restoring both natural and modified ecosystems. These actions are designed to tackle societal challenges in…

Restoring degraded land in northern Uganda by planting indigenous trees

April 5, 2024

HOST:                                                Hello, dear listener, welcome to our radio program. Today, we are going to talk about the promotion of tree planting by Kijani Forestry, based in the Gulu district of northern Uganda. We will look at the challenges they face and discuss the species they plant. We will also talk about the impact of climate…

Beekeeping enriches farmers while preserving the environment

January 11, 2024

Signature tune UP, then fade out HOST:                                                Hello, dear listeners. Welcome to your program. My name is Solange Bicaba. Today, we’re going to talk about the practice of beekeeping and its benefits for people and the environment in Yabasso, a village in the Hauts-Bassins region of western Burkina Faso. In this village, about thirty people…

Farmers sustainably grow vegetables and fruits while protecting wetlands

January 10, 2024

HOST:                                                Wetlands are areas of land where water covers the soil, either seasonally or permanently. They include swamps, and have unique systems of groundwater movement, waterlogged soils, and vegetation that is well-adapted to water. Wetlands provide important ecological services such as controlling floods, purifying water, and providing habitat and support for many plant and…

Climate change

December 22, 2023

Dear broadcasting partners, Since 2019, FRI has collaborated with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research to create resources on how farmers in various African countries can adapt to climate change. The resources provide the most current information on how climate change is affecting the weather and climate in the country, and on how it’s…

Benefits of intercropping, cover crops, and agroforestry

December 19, 2023

FILIUS JERE:                                  Climate change is a very big concern for many people today. Many things, but primarily human activities, cause climate change. However, in a nutshell, people’s reckless handling of the environment is mostly to blame. The use of fossil fuels and deforestation are two of the major causes of climate change, and the impacts…

Farmer strategies for adapting to climate change in Zambia

December 11, 2023

INTRO SIGTUNE FILIUS:                                             Welcome to Farming is a Business, your weekly program on successful farming. My name is Filius Chalo Jere, and I’m here with my co-presenter, Ndabile Liche. Together, we aim to deliver timely farming information that can improve your farm productivity and enhance your household food security and income. NDABILE:                                        Indeed,…