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Kanien Radio broadcaster serving his community by promoting climate solutions
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After completing his studies, Éloge Rodrigue Kouao Kouao, a journalist and radio host, returned to Adzopé, a community in Cote d’Ivoire about 100 kilometres from Abidjan, the country’s economic capital. He now serves his community through his work at Kanien Radio. The radio station collaborates with Farm Radio International to produce episodes on Nature-based Solutions (NBS). Mr. Kouao organizes call-in radio shows, allowing listeners to ask questions live on air. He also

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

Charles Kikoricho : Promoting environmental awareness and empowering communities through radio
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Charles Kikoricho is a presenter and producer at Standard Radio FM in Central Tanzania’s Singida Region who has been broadcasting for 12 years, and holds a journalism diploma and a degree in marketing. Mr. Kikoricho’s great passions include helping his listeners understand how to take care of the environment, grow safe food, and oppose sexualized violence. He hosts and produces programs on a wide range of topics, including gender equality,

Radio stations in Burkina Faso embrace social media to interact with their audience
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In October 2023, representatives from five radio stations convened in Kaya, Burkina Faso’s Centre-Nord Region, for a unique training session. Unlike typical Farm Radio International workshops focused on program production, this session was dedicated to mastering social media tools for audience engagement. Radio stations use a variety of tools to interact with their audience, from call-in or text-in programs to Farm Radio’s digital polling tool Uliza Poll. Social media platforms

Radio Programme: Fostering Women’s Leadership in Farmer Organizations: Insights and Strategies
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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
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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?
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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

Radio Programme: Family farming, a source of employment for young people
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In Madagascar, one sector stands as a beacon of hope for employment and stability—family farming. In collaboration with Radio Don Bosco and Radio Nationaly Malagasy, Réseau SOA (Syndicat des Organisations Agricoles) and Plateforme Nationale Femme, Développement Durable et Sécurité Alimentaire (PNFDDSA) have produced an insightful radio program, in Malagasy (a Madagascar local language), highlighting the crucial role of family farming in Madagascar. With over 400,000 young people entering the workforce

Radio Programme: The future of youth in the agro-silvo-pastoral and fisheries sector: opportunities and challenges
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The future of Togo’s agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors hinges on the active involvement of its youth. This was the resounding message from two insightful radio programs broadcast in Togo’s local languages, Tem and Ewé, on Radio Tchaoudjo and Radio La Prix, respectively, both produced by Coordination Togolaise des Organisations Paysannes (CTOP). The programs delved into the immense potential of these sectors for driving economic growth, ensuring food security, creating jobs, and fostering