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Kianda: Farming for the Future : Episode 1
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Series Introduction Set in the vibrant fictional village of Kianda, this engaging radio drama follows Ismael, Leila, Faizal, and Mariamo as they navigate the everyday realities of smallholder farming in Mozambique. Through humour, relatable challenges, and practical lessons, the series explores climate-smart agriculture, soil conservation, natural fertilizers, crop rotation, pest management, and smart agribusiness planning. Each episode highlights best practices promoted by the FAO’s EU-funded PROMOVE Agribiz programme, showing how

Eswatini advances climate-resilient agriculture with modern farming technologies
Resilience and climate change

Eswatini is expanding its climate adaptation efforts in agriculture by introducing protected cultivation infrastructure and climate-smart technologies aimed at increasing food system resilience. The initiative, implemented with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), was featured during the Coordination Unit for Plant Production and Health’s (CUPPAH) monthly knowledge exchange session. The Eswatini programme showcases the deployment of greenhouse tunnels and shade net structures to

Cabo Verde, a Small Island Developing State, hits back against climate change with skills passed on through South-South Cooperation
Gender and youth

Willy Gonçalves clicks his tongue to get the goats to run a little faster up the tall dirt hill in front of his farm. The goats are in search of grass to eat. Despite its name, Cabo Verde (translated literally to “Green Cape”) isn’t so green at this time of year. The brutal dry season turns the island of Santiago into even shades of light brown. It will only get

Contribute to the Future of Yenkasa Africa!
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Join us for the first Yenkasa Africa webinar to get a clear sense of its work and where it’s headed.  This interactive, bilingual event will feature: Presentations from FAO on what Yenkasa is and the partnership with Just Communication  Insights on the contributions of   Yenkasa and partners to the UN Decade of Family Farming  Breakout sessions in French and English for deeper engagement on the future of Yenkasa This

Future of family farming: Young farmers drive policy innovation for a sustainable future
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As the world works to build sustainable and resilient food systems, one essential factor stands out: the renewal of generations in agriculture. Young family farmers are not only the future of the sector — they are its present. With creativity, determination, and new technologies, they are transforming agrifood systems from the ground up. This message was at the heart of the hybrid event “Future of Family Farming: Policy Innovations for

Irrigation and watershed renewal driving resilience in Malawi
Resilience and climate change

In the aftermath of the Tropical Cyclone Freddy’s devastation, Phalombe and Thyolo districts in Malawi faced the urgent task of restoring agricultural productivity and ecosystems. The Dwale, Austen, and Mwaiwathu Irrigation Schemes, once spanning 151 hectares and serving 606 farming households, now operate on only 45 hectares due to the severe damage. To address these challenges, the Government of Malawi, with support from the African Development Bank under the Climate

Her Voice Launches Agribusiness Clinic to Support Women Farmers
Gender and youth

Her Voice, a local agribusiness group, has officially launched its Agribusiness Clinic, a new training and support hub aimed at empowering women, youth, and smallholder farmers across Liberia. The initiative is being implemented with support from the Grow-2 project in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture. The clinic, launched in Monrovia, is designed to provide hands-on training in merchandise farming, organic cultivation, and farm-to-table systems. It will also serve as

World Food Day 2025: Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Communication and ICTs

This year’s World Food Day theme is ‘Hand in Hand for a Better Life and a Better Future’. It calls for global solidarity to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to safe, nutritious, and sustainable food. World Food Day is a powerful moment to unite and drive awareness for action as we face rising hunger, climate shocks, and economic challenges.    Listen to the 30-second radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) that

Local Wisdom, Real Impact: 7 Practical Climate Solutions from Rural Africa
Gender and youth

Climate change may seem overwhelming, but African communities are already drawing on centuries of wisdom and combining it with innovation to build resilient, sustainable futures. Here are practical, locally informed strategies that can inspire farmers, community leaders, and development actors across the continent, as featured by Farm Radio International: 1. Plant a tree (or ten) Climate change is taking a toll in Uganda’s Teso region, one of the country’s least

Radio programme: How Tanzanian garlic farmers are preserving quality and boosting income one bulb at a time
Rural Communication Services

In Tanzania’s Manyara Region, garlic farmers are proving that simple, well-timed post-harvest practices can make all the difference between profit and loss, with support from the MVIWAMA (Mtandao wa Vikundi vya Wakulima na Wafugaji wa Mkoa wa Manyara) and broadcast in Swahili on Habari Njema Radio 87.5 FM, this radio programme is part of the YenKasa Africa Radio Initiative, dedicated to amplifying rural voices and sharing practical farming solutions. This