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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

Gregoire Salaki: a passionate voice for rural communities in Burkina Faso
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Gregoire Salaki is the director of programming at Radio Salaki in Burkina Faso’s Boucle de Mouhoun region, and has cultivated a 22-year broadcasting career rooted in childhood passion. Volunteering at local radio stations in high school led to being recruited for a local station. But Mr. Salaki is not merely a radio lover; he is a linguist who speaks many languages, making it easier for rural listeners to understand and

Jirapa FM turns up the drama to address unpaid care work
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Drama is an excellent tool to engage listeners. This is why Fidelis Dauri, an experienced social and behaviour change programming specialist at Jirapa FM, chose to integrate the mini-drama format into episodes about unpaid care work. He says, “I chose drama because radio dramas are captivating and can hold the audience’s attention.” Jirapa FM is a radio station based in Ghana’s Jirapa municipality. The commercial radio station broadcasts 75% in

Radio program: Five trees for every child: Why Morungatuny, a community in Uganda is planting trees for the next generation
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As part of the YenKasa Africa initiative to showcase radio programs, we are thrilled to share this week’s feature from Farm Radio International’s project, On-Air Dialogues for Gender-inclusive Nature-based Solutions. This episode from the Nature Answers podcast delves into the vital topic “Why Morungatuny, a community in Uganda, is planting trees for the next generation.” Read the feature to discover valuable insights and expert advice, and then listen to Farm Radio International’s

Radio Programme: The importance of village banking for forest and farm producers
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As part of the YenKasa Africa radio initiative, we are thrilled to share this week’s feature on “The Importance of Village Banking for Forest and Farm Producers.” Read on to discover valuable insights and expert advice, and then listen to the recorded programme on the YenKasa Africa website in Zambia’s local language, Nyanja. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and empower your agricultural practices. Happy reading and listening!