Uloma Mezie-Osuocha

Pan African FO Exchange Platform-UNFCCC Webinars JOINT SESSION: African Farmers’ Organizations, and the COP29 – Priorities, Advocacy, Finance
Family Farming

Date: 31 October 2024 Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Kigali Time, GMT+2) Registration Link: CLICK HERE Introduction In the current global climate crisis, the impacts of climate change are particularly felt in African agriculture, a crucial sector for food security and rural livelihoods. African Farmers’ Organizations (FOs), as key players in agricultural production, face the necessity of strengthening their resilience to these changes while actively participating in global decision-making

Empowering Voices: Sustaining Interactive Radio Projects Beyond Funding Cycles
Communication and ICTs

What: Webinar When: Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8:30 a.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. GMT / 3:30 p.m. EAT Where: Zoom *This webinar will have simultaneous translation into French. Register now A key challenge in any project often posed by funding partners is how to sustain the project and keep it going into the future long past the end date of a funding commitment. This need was our inspiration for launching

Rural Radio: Voices for Change (Global Family Farming Forum)
Communication and ICTs

The Global Family Farming Forum (15-18 October 2024) gathers global food champions to mark the Mid-Term of the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF). A vital element of this event is a fully operational radio station streaming live from the FAO headquarters, reaching out to rural audiences. Experienced rural radio broadcasters from various regions will produce a special radio series, Rural Radio: Voices for Change, to amplify discussions and perspectives

Global Family Farming Forum: Halfway through the United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028
Family Farming

Family farmers produce 80 per cent of the world’s food in value terms, meaning that a good portion of the food you eat daily probably comes from a family farm. As well as contributing to food security and nutrition worldwide, family farmers also manage natural resources, innovate in the face of climate events, ensure the cohesion of rural communities and preserve cultural heritage. But family farming has greater potential still.

Radio programme: Protecting indigenous seeds for sustainable seed systems: A spotlight on GhaFFaP’s efforts
Rural Communication Services

In collaboration with YenKasa Africa, Tele-Bere and Ghana Federation of Forest and Farm Producers (GhaFFaP) have produced a radio program on URA Radio in Gurune (Ghana local language) titled “Protecting Indigenous Seeds for Sustainable Seed Systems.” The program explores the critical issue of preserving traditional farmer seeds, which are increasingly at risk of disappearing due to modern agricultural practices and climate challenges. Hosted by local experts, the program highlights the

Radio Programme: The importance of Community Forest Management Areas as a forest management technique
Rural Communication Services

In partnership with YenKasa Africa, the Zambia National Farmers Cooperative Association (ZNFCA) produced a radio program on Valley FM Radio in Zambia’s local language, Nyanja, titled “The Importance of Community Forest Management Areas (CFMAs) as a Forest Management Technique.” Hosted by Mr. Cephas Mumba, the program brought together experts from WWF, Nyimba District Forestry Conservation Association (DFCA), and ZNFCA to discuss how CFMAs contribute to sustainable forest management in Zambia. The

Gender and climate-resilient agriculture: A review of concepts and practical resources in support of gender-transformative change
Gender and youth

To advance the use of gender-transformative approaches in climate-resilient agriculture (CRA), a review of practical resources that could support researchers and practitioners in applying gender and CRA was undertaken. The review consolidates and assesses diverse, practical resources—including research tools, methods and broader guidance—that aim to address gender inequalities/inequities, climate and agriculture, albeit to varying degrees. A conceptual framework was developed to guide the review. This framework helped establish the gender

Radio Programme: Fostering Women’s Leadership in Farmer Organizations: Insights and Strategies
Rural Communication Services

Under the YenkAsa Africa radio initiative in Kenya, RFM-Radio 99.9 aired a pivotal program focusing on the critical role of women in leadership within farmer organizations. This program, produced by the Farm Forestry Smallholder Producers Association of Kenya (FFSPAK) in collaboration with YenKasa Africa, highlights women’s critical role in leadership positions and the importance of fostering their involvement in these roles. The program featured an in-depth discussion with Janephrice Talian, Chairperson

Guide on Digital Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services: Empowering Smallholder Farmers through Smartphone Applications
Publications

Digital agricultural extension and advisory services (AEAS) offer tremendous opportunities to revolutionize how smallholder farmers access critical information and services. These digital tools can enhance accessibility, delivery, transparency, and the overall impact of agricultural guidance, leading to more efficient farming practices and improved livelihoods. However, the potential of digital AEAS is often underutilized, especially among smallholder farmers in rural areas, due to a widening digital divide and low levels of

Radio Programme: Best Production Practice for Garlic Farmers: How do smallholder Farmers use them?
Rural Communication Services

In Tanzania, Habari Njema Radio 87.5 FM aired a program in Swahili titled “Best Production Practice for Garlic Farmers: How do Smallholder Farmers use them?” This insightful episode was a collaboration between the Tanzanian Producer organization, MVIWAMA and YenKasa Africa Radio Initiative. The program, which reached farmers across the Manyara region in Tanzania, focused on improving garlic farming practices among smallholder farmers. The discussion brought together the experiences of local