In the Spotlight
Kianda: Farming for the Future : Episode 1
Series Introduction Set in the vibrant fictional village of Kianda, this engaging radio drama follows Ismael, Leila, Faizal, and Mariamo as they navigate the everyday realities of smallholder farming in Mozambique. Through humour, relatable challenges, and practical lessons, the series explores climate-smart agriculture, soil conservation, natural fertilizers, crop rotation, pest management, and smart agribusiness planning. Each episode highlights best practices promoted by the FAO’s EU-funded PROMOVE Agribiz programme, showing how
Rural Communication Services
Jean Harerimana Sesore: Giving voice to rural communities in Binza
Jean Harerimana Sesore is both a reporter and the Director General of RTCU FM-Binza, a community radio station in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For him, journalism is more than a profession—it is a vocation. He explains, “I feel truly at ease when meeting villagers to talk about their daily lives—whether difficult or joyful.” His reporting covers agriculture, health, environment, and livestock. As director, he also oversees the station’s overall
Family Farming
Liberia’s next generation of farmers train at Youth International Training Institute to combat food insecurity
Under the hot sun and amid rows of vegetables, fish ponds, compost pits, and buzzing beehives, young Liberians are redefining agriculture, not as punishment or a last resort, but as innovation, entrepreneurship, and a national responsibility. At the agricultural training farm of the Youth International Training Institute (YITI), dozens of young people drawn from different institutions and surrounding communities are acquiring hands-on skills aimed at strengthening Liberia’s food security and
