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Cassava value chain in Tanzania: Post-harvest
Introduction and how to use this issue pack This issue pack is designed to give radio broadcasters the information they need to create effective and entertaining programs on the post-harvest value chain for cassava, a staple food with the scientific name of Manihot esculenta. The issue pack focuses on cassava in Tanzania, but…
A success story: Processing groundnut oil brings income and satisfaction to co-op farmers in Malawi
CHARACTERS: Host (studio presenter) Field reporter (George Kalungwe) Farmers (Members of Nthiransembe Co-operative) Kuliyani Chadooka (Chairperson/Male) Hapisoni Paulo (Secretary/Male) Marietta Lameck (Member/Female) HOST: Hello. My name is (name of host), and I welcome you to the program. In this edition, we look at how small-scale farmers can increase their income by adding value to their groundnuts….
When dancing, it is you who make the dust: Marketing and processing groundnuts, episode one
CHARACTERS: NAMAGELO: A very industrious widow from town who has chosen to stay in the village to farm and operate a processing business. Elder sister of Namilazi. A landlord who rents out her house in town in order to get revenue to support her children in school. JESCA: Young woman from a poor family with…
To know the way, ask those who know the directions
Episode One: Groundnut harvesting, drying and storage: For a good result, take care of things from the very beginning Notes to broadcaster: Episode one is an estimated 12-16 minutes long. CHARACTERS: Nabetha: A very strong and thoughtful woman. She has the welfare of her family at heart. She grows groundnuts to bring her family out…
Groundnut value chain in Malawi: post-harvest
Introduction and how to use this issue pack This issue pack was designed to provide radio broadcasters with the information they need to create effective and entertaining radio programs on the post-harvest value chain for groundnuts. Actions in the post-harvest groundnut value chain include drying, plucking, shelling, grading, storing, marketing, and processing groundnuts. This…
Mangoes for all seasons: Kenyan farmers profit by drying and selling mangoes all year round
SIGNATURE TUNE UP THEN UNDER HOST: Greetings, listeners, and welcome to the program. Did you know that you can grow mangoes and sell or eat them two years after harvest? And make good money doing it? Well, it’s true. Stay tuned and find out how. (Pause) In December to February of each year, mango farmers…
He who has a running tummy opens the toilet door: Land preparation for groundnuts
CHARACTERS Mr. and Mrs. Chiri: A hard-working family. The wife leads the way. The husband appreciates the leading role the wife plays and supports her by joining her in the garden. They are hunger-free throughout the year because they grow cash crops and maize, the staple food. They have a corrugated-iron-roofed house, a new…
A friend in need is a friend indeed: Keeping your groundnuts free from aflatoxin contamination.
Part 1: Charity begins at home. Estimated running time for episode 1: 30 minutes with beginning and end music. CHARACTERS CHIBWE: Ambitious, drunkard and hard-working NAMILAZI: Wife of Mr. Chibwe and sister of Mr. Gama. Intelligent, she is a standard 8 dropout because her parents could not afford to pay secondary school for two children….
Cassava: A poor man’s crop no longer!
Signature tune up then under HOST: Greetings, listeners, and welcome to the program. My name is ____. Today we will be talking about a crop that can feed you and give you more income. For some farmers, it may even save their lives! (Pause) Farmers in eastern Kenya have come to recognize the value…
Issue Pack: Cassava value chain in Tanzania – production
1. Introduction and how to use this issue pack This issue pack is designed to provide broadcasters with the information needed to help create effective and entertaining radio programs on cassava. The issue pack focuses on cassava in Tanzania, but much of the information will be relevant to other sub-Saharan African countries where cassava is…