Uloma Mezie-Osuocha

Bridging the gap: How rural radio raises awareness about veterinary paraprofessionals' services for livestock farmers
Rural Communication Services

The One Health approach recognizes the interconnectedness of animal, human, and environmental health. This holistic perspective is crucial for improving livestock health and production, mitigating zoonotic diseases, and improving family income, nutrition, and health, especially in rural communities. However, agro-pastoral and smallholder livestock productivity remains low in many contexts due to the impact of animal disease resulting from a lack of access to extension services, and quality animal health and

The outcome: FAO's technical seminar on rural communication services and inclusive innovation for family farming
Rural Communication Services

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hosted a technical seminar on Rural Communication Services (RCS) and Inclusive Innovation Approaches for Family Farming on 29 April 2024. Held at the Ethiopia Room at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, the seminar was also live-streamed (Morning session livestream and Afternoon session livestream). Global experts participated, sharing their various RCS initiatives. As part of the ongoing implementation of the

Special feature: International Day of Potato 2024 – Harvesting diversity, feeding hope
Communication and ICTs

The International Day of the Potato 2024, May 30, is celebrated under the theme “Harvesting diversity, feeding hope,” bringing together innovation, resilience, and hope across Africa. YenKasa Africa celebrates this day by showcasing various potato stories, highlighting the continent’s diverse efforts to improve agriculture and food security. Potatoes are a key crop across diverse farming systems globally. As the third most consumed food crop globally, they contribute to the food

Radio Programme: Good practices in beekeeping for a sustainable honey value chain in Tanzania
Rural Communication Services

As part of the YenKasa Africa radio initiative, we are thrilled to share this week’s feature, which delves into the vital topic of “Good practices in beekeeping for a sustainable honey value chain in Tanzania.” Read our feature to discover valuable insights and expert advice, and then listen to the recorded programme on the YenKasa Africa website in the Tanzanian local language, Swahili. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your

Young people hold the key to Africa’s green economy
Gender and youth

Globally, over 73 million young people are unemployed, with the issue most pronounced in rural areas of developing countries, particularly Africa. Annually, while 12 million youths enter the labour market, only 3 million jobs are created. As of 2020, one in five young people in Africa were neither working, studying, nor training. Producing nutritious food is increasingly difficult amid challenges like climate change, environmental degradation, and rising populations. The International

Radio Programme: Boosting soil fertility in Ghana through microbial fertilizers
Rural Communication Services

As part of the YenKasa Africa radio initiative, we are thrilled to share this week’s feature, which delves into the vital topic “Boosting soil fertility in Ghana through microbial fertilizers”. Read our feature to discover valuable insights and expert advice, and then listen to the recorded program on the YenKasa Africa website in the Ghana local language, Gurune. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and empower your agricultural

From city to soil: Young graduates seek a better life in rural areas
Gender and youth

While the global unemployment rate is declining, this hasn’t benefited everyone. Youth unemployment continues to be much higher than the rate for adults, with some 73 million young people all over the world struggling to find work and make a living. In cities worldwide, many university graduates are either jobless or do not earn enough to survive in an urban setting. This is why some young people are leaving the city and moving to

Radio Programme: Access to extension services and information by smallholder farmers in Kenya
Rural Communication Services

As part of the YenKasa Africa radio initiative, we are thrilled to share this week’s feature, which delves into the vital topic “Access to extension services and information by smallholder farmers in Kenya”. Read our feature to discover valuable insights and expert advice, and then listen to recorded program on the YenKasa Africa website in the Kenyan local language, Kikuyu. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and empower your

Farmer Field Schools take on El Niño induced drought in Zimbabwe
Resilience and climate change

The ACP-MEAs 3 project brings hope to the farmers in Zimbabwe, who are facing the challenges of climate change head-on and are determined to adapt to these challenges using nature-based solutions. In a region where about 70 per cent of the population depends on agriculture, the frequency of El Niño occurrences in Southern Africa surpasses the norm, resulting in erratic weather patterns that significantly impact food security. With the return

Compendium of forgotten foods in Africa: A companion publication for Integrating Africa’s forgotten foods for better nutrition
Publications

The “Compendium of Forgotten Foods in Africa”  is a remarkable publication which has emerged to shed light on a treasure trove of forgotten foods scattered across the African continent. This publication serves as a beacon of hope, offering a roadmap for integrating these neglected gems into the culinary landscape for improved nutrition and sustainable development. This Published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), this compendium is a testament to