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Best ways to adopt organic practices in market gardening
HOST: In Burkina Faso, the market gardening sector is expanding rapidly to accommodate the growing population in large urban areas. The demand for vegetables has increased overnight. But market gardeners face obstacles such as lack of water and lack of coordination in the sector. Some informed consumers have become increasingly demanding and are forcing producers…
Benefits of crop companion planting and mutualism
Introduction Why is this subject important to listeners? Because small-scale farmers should know: How growing certain crops together (mixed cropping) can increase their yields. Which crops that can be grown together without interfering with each other’s growth and maturity, for example maize and legume crops. There is also a mutualism between maize and legumes…
Climate change and its impact on agriculture in Mozambique
HOST: Good morning (afternoon, evening) listeners. Today, our show includes a conversation about the impact of climate change on agriculture in Mozambique. First, we speak with Mrs. Esperança Baptista, a climate change expert working in the Ministry of Agriculture, and with Mr. Nelson Chaúque. Mr. Chaúque is an expert on agriculture and climate change working…
Production and post-harvest activities for rice in Ghana
Introduction Why is this subject important to listeners? Because rice farmers in Ghana should know: How to prepare their lands for cultivating rice. The volume of seeds to sow when planting and how to space them. How to select land that is suitable for rice production. The ideal climate for rice production in central and…
Radio spots on cassava, part 2
Spot #1: Financial planning FARMER #1: Greetings, (name of farmer). Are you excited about the new farming season? FARMER #2: Yes! I just finished my financial plan, so I’m ready. FARMER #1: What do you mean your financial plan? You haven’t even bought seeds yet. FARMER #1: I mean that I’ve made a plan…
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…
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…
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…
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…