Rural Communication Services

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!

Radio programme: Access to finance for smallholder 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, which delves into the vital topic of “Access to finance for smallholder forest and farm producers.” Read the feature to discover valuable insights and expert advice, and then listen to the recorded programme on the YenKasa Africa website in Ghana’s local language, Gurune. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and empower your

Rhoda Adeniyi: Bridging farming and community through radio
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Rhoda Adeniyi is a presenter at Crowther 88.5 FM in Oyo Town, Nigeria. Mrs. Adeniyi got her start on the radio in 2015 as a guest extension worker on the University of Ibadan’s radio station, Diamond FM. That sparked her interest in pursuing a radio career. Volunteering was followed by writing scripts and dramas. Mrs. Adeniyi’s program features a mix of interviews, vox pops, phone-ins, and discussions in Yoruba. It’s

Radio programme: Effects of climate change on smallholder farmers and how they can adapt and mitigate against
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As part of the YenKasa Africa radio initiative, we are thrilled to share this week’s feature, which delves into the vital topic of “Effects of climate change on smallholder farmers and how they can adapt and mitigate against” Read our feature to discover valuable insights and expert advice, and then listen to the recorded programme on the YenKasa Africa website in Kenya’s local language, Swahili. Don’t miss this opportunity to

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

Abdul Nayaru Froko – pioneering educational broadcasts for farmers at GBC Radio
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Abdul Nayaru Froko is a passionate journalist with a love for broadcasting. He creates educational programs for farmers, covering topics such as agriculture, including seed selection, soil testing, and pest control, as well as health and road safety. Since childhood, he’s been fascinated by the magic of radio, which led him to a career in journalism. He has a Bachelor’s degree in basic education and a diploma in information communication

Digital Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa
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The FAO Regional Office for Africa is actively promoting the adoption of digital agriculture across sub-Saharan countries. This effort is supported by a guiding framework developed in partnership with Wageningen University and Research (WUR). The study conducted aimed to analyze project interventions focusing on digital agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, assess the impact of digital solutions on crop production, risk reduction, and value chain profitability, and provide recommendations for better adoption