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Circular and Regenerative Agriculture
Dear broadcasting partners, Circular and regenerative agriculture are gaining momentum as sustainable approaches to strengthening food systems and restoring the health of our soils, ecosystems, and communities. Yet, many farmers and listeners are still unfamiliar with these concepts or may believe they are too complex, costly, or only suited to large-scale operations. In reality, circular…
Agroforestry and Community Forest Management in Zambia
HOST: In today’s programme, we discuss the benefits of agroforestry and community forest management. As observed by many, Zambia loses roughly 250,000–300,000 hectares of forest every year. We would like to understand what organizations working together with farmers are doing about it. We will ask questions such as: What is agroforestry and community forest…
Questions about circular and regenerative agriculture for experts
Suggested questions for foresters Please introduce yourself to us and tell us what your work as a forester is about? Kindly explain what is agroforestry, and what types of agroforestry systems are there? Please explain to us in which farming environments, each of the types of agroforestry systems you have discussed, are applied. Does the…
Questions for farmers practising regenerative agriculture
Suggested questions for farmers in regenerative agriculture With me today is Mr. [Name], a farmer from [Village] who practises agroforestry together with his wife and children. He owns about three acres of land where he grows crops and integrates trees into his farming system. How long have you been a farmer? How big is your…
Farmers in the rangelands of Buyende and Kamuli build resilience to fight climate change by planting trees, pasture and food crops
HOST: Across Uganda, rangelands are the backbone of pastoralist and agro-pastoralist livelihoods. But in Buyende and Kamuli districts, these rangelands are under serious threat — prolonged droughts, poor soils, and shrinking pastures have made life difficult for both animals and people. Today, I will get to know how communities in the two rangeland districts…
Tanzania: Farmers use Aloe Vera to treat chicken diarrhea in Karagwe District
HOST: Hello and welcome, dear listeners. In today’s program, we will learn how to diagnose diarrhea in chickens and how farmers in Karagwe District are using Aloe Vera as a natural remedy. We will hear from Ms. Tumaini Buberwa, a poultry farmer who uses Aloe Vera, and her husband Mr. Buberwa Daudi. We will…
Reducing chemical fertilizers in agriculture
Dear broadcasting partners, Reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers is central to building healthy soils, resilient crops, and sustainable farming systems. Across Africa, farmers are proving that lower chemical use is possible—and profitable—through regenerative agricultural practices that restore soil biology, protect ecosystems, and strengthen long-term productivity. By minimizing synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and relying more on…
Radio spots on circular and regenerative agriculture
Spot #1: Basic circular and regenerative agriculture practices farmers can apply NARRATOR: Farmers! If your crops are struggling because the soil has lost its fertility, don’t worry. You can restore your soil and boost your harvests with simple regenerative farming practices. Before the planting season starts, manually clear the weeds with a machete to eliminate…
Circular and Regenerative Agriculture
Introduction Circular and regenerative agriculture is a farming system that applies nature-friendly practices to create a climate change resilient, self-sustaining ecosystem for food production. It utilizes farming practices that reduce soil disturbance, like minimal or no tillage and cover cropping. It also minimizes the use of chemical inputs, and integrates crop rotation, intercropping, agroforestry, livestock…
Farmers opt for nature-based solutions to preserve soil and crops
FADE UP SIGNATURE TUNE, THEN OUT HOST : Hello everyone, and welcome to our program. For several years now, farmers have noticed the progressive degradation and impoverishment of their soil and a decline in the quality of their crops. These problems are partly due to erosion and the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides…