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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…
Youth in Agriculture
Dear broadcasting partners, Young people are at the heart of building a more resilient and sustainable agricultural future in Africa. But despite their potential, many youth face challenges such as limited access to land, credit, and training opportunities. These barriers can prevent them from fully participating in farming and agri-business. To mark International Youth Day…
Bees provide sustainable income for communities and protect mangroves
SIGNATURE TUNE UP, THEN FADE OUT. HOST: Welcome to today’s program! My name is _______ and today we look at Msimbati, a small coastal village in Tanzania’s Mtwara Region, where an interesting initiative is transforming lives and protecting the environment. By keeping bees in the mangroves, villagers are finding sustainable ways to thrive while…
Shining a light on women in agriculture
Dear broadcasting partners, Across Africa and around the world, women are the backbone of agriculture. They grow food, raise livestock, manage farms, sell produce in local markets, and support their families and communities—often while facing systemic challenges like limited access to land, financing, and training. This June 30, Farm Radio is proud to share a…
Sustainable riverbank farming: Safeguarding the watershed for future generations in Ethiopia
Script SIG TUNE UP, THEN FADE OUT HOST : Hello, dear listeners! I recently spoke with Mrs. Wonasho Talamo and Seboatu Gemeda, two women practicing sustainable riverbank farming in the Tikurewuha catchment. They shared how they grow water-loving vegetables and flood-tolerant crops like rice, while helping protect the riverbanks and manage the…
Agroecology: Harnessing local plants to produce biofertilizers and biopesticides
RISING SIGNATURE TUNE, THEN FADE OUT HOST : Welcome, listeners. Today, we’re going to talk about agroecology, particularly the production and use of organic fertilizers and pesticides. We have three guests, two of whom are here with us in the studio. Our third guest will join us by phone from Koupéla, which is located…