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How communities in Mulanje, Malawi are restoring forests and livelihoods
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC UP, THEN FADE OUT HOST: Good day listener, and welcome to yet another informative program on small-scale farming. In today’s show, we turn our attention to the rural community of Mulanje in Malawi. Mulanje is a beautiful village nestled at the base of Mount Mulanje, but the…
Inspired by nature. For climate and food security
For decades, scientists have been talking about climate change, journalists have been covering climate change, and individuals have been experiencing climate change. Rising seas, raging wildfires, heatwaves, erratic rainfall, pest infestations, droughts and crop failures. Beneath the noise, calls for action, and urgency to slow the warming of the planet, there are quiet steps being…
Honey production and its impact on the environment
Dear broadcasting partners, Honey is more than a sweet treat or source of income. It plays a vital role in supporting healthy ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods. Across many communities, beekeeping offers a practical, low-cost activity that can generate income while working in harmony with nature. Bees are essential pollinators, contributing to biodiversity, food production, and…
Agroforestry and Community Forest Management in Zambia
HOST: In today’s program, 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…
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…
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…
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…