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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…
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…
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…
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…
Improving resilience to changes in the climate for farmers
Spot #1: Rainwater harvesting NARRATOR: How can water from the rains be harvested so that farmers can use it during a dry spell? Here are three major ways. ONE: Identify slopes on the farm and dig trenches along the slope to direct rainwater into a constructed reservoir or dugout. TWO: Create dugouts on the…
Legume crops
Here is our theme pack of FRI resources for July, which includes resources on a variety of different legume crops, including many brand new scripts, backgrounders, and stories. This month’s theme pack contains seven items from our Resource Packs: three backgrounders and four interview scripts. It also includes three Farmer stories. There is one resource…
Good practices in production and post-harvest management. Adapting to and mitigating climate change in conventional soybean production in Togo
Introduction The cultivation of soybeans was introduced in Togo in the 1980s, with the aim of providing a dietary supplement in protein and reducing malnutrition. But it was only in 2010 that Togolese producers adopted the crop. Since then, soybean production has grown significantly, and Togo is a leader in conventional soybean production (soybeans…
Legumes: Multipurpose crops for small-scale farmers in Ethiopia
HOST: Greetings, listeners. Today, we’ll be talking about legume production in Ethiopia. We’ll be speaking with three small-scale legume farmers and an expert on this matter. Ethiopia is one of the top legume-producing countries in the world, and the second largest producer of faba bean in the world after China. This massive production of legumes…
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…