Since 2010, Farmers' Voice Radio has broadcast trusted, vital agricultural information to over two million
smallholder farmers.
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This has resulted in improved farming and land management practices, increased yields and quality, economic empowerment of women and strengthened resilience to climate change – ultimately contributing to more secure livelihoods.
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IN NORTHERN GHANA
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At least 70,000 people have improved knowledge & practices related to shea nut picking & butter processing
38% increase in volume of shea nuts sold
43% increase in use of protective clothing
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“I am committed to sharing the valuable knowledge I acquired throughout this programme with everyone who can benefit from it. My goal is to empower women by encouraging them to explore opportunities in farming."
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Aisha T. Garba, hibiscus producer, KANO, NIGERIA
IN GOLA RAINFOREST,
SIERRA LEONE
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Over 5,000 cocoa farmers reached with info about forest-friendly production
97% of listeners adopted
at least 5 forest-friendly cocoa practices
Increased cocoa sales and subscription payments by cooperative members
“[Farmers’ Voice Radio] has enabled me to become more knowledgeable and made me responsible for others to learn from. We need to be more informed so that we teach others and when they ask us, we are able to answer. Knowledge is power!”
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Esther Chelangat, coffee farmer, MOUNT ELGON, UGANDA
IN VHEMBE, SOUTH AFRICA
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The radio programme led to the establishment of the Vhembe Subtropical Fruits Nursery Association. This association has become a vital platform for collective action, resource sharing, and advocacy for subtropical fruit farmers in the district. ​
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In KERICHO, KENYA, Radio Champion Vinic has gained community respect. The programme has improved her farming and she has trained others on topics like and soil erosion control and composting. “There is a need for continued support and training to adapt to climate change and improve community resilience.”
IN VIRUNGA, DRC
68% increase in volume of quality cocoa sold by women growers
300% increase in production of single-origin bars by sustainable chocolate companies
“In the past, we used to make the children work on coffee farms. we have openly discussed this issue and agreed that prohibiting children from going to school and engaging them in work beyond their capacity is so harmful to them and the whole community."
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Mrs KA, Utubaa listener,
JIMMA, ETHIOPIA
ACROSS LATIN AMERICA
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​24 coffee cooperatives participated in two Academy programmes to learn how to implement their own FVR programmes. Five groups received small grants to help get their programmes on air.
“Serving as a voice for farmers and the agricultural community means advocating for their needs and challenges, which can lead to better support and resources.”
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Benjamin John, ginger producer
KADUNA, NIGERIA
IN MULANJE, MALAWI​
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80% of female and 87% of male tea farmer listeners felt that the knowledge learned from the Tea Talk programme had resulted in positive changes to relationships between men and women in households and the wider community. ​
“Participating in the Academy was a deeply enriching experience. I learned how to plan a purposeful radio programme, connect with my audience, and think of radio as a tool for community transformation. It exceeded my expectations.”
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Uziel Roblero Hernandez, Café Capitán
CHIAPAS, MEXICO
“The beauty about the programme is that it is timely on farm activities and in our language. It is done right at our backyard, by people we know, on subjects that we need to hear. And it reaches us all at the same time.”
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Female smallholder tea farmer, Nandi County, Kenya
​“On a weekly basis, information on good agronomic practices is aired. The Programme Reference Group members are those who contribute directly to the programme, but it is aired for everybody who is part of the community and beyond. Our impact is even in hundreds of thousands. People call on different platforms to acknowledge our programmes. The impact of Farmers' Voice Radio cannot be over-emphasised; it’s wonderful!”
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Gladys Assibi Atiah, Gender Adviser, CARE International Ghana
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​“I cannot over emphasise how incredibly important access to training like this is to the farmers, as it enables them to respond and adapt to extreme weather and natural disasters, like heat waves, irregular rainfall, flooding and drought, that continue to affect the sowing and growing of healthy crops and the livelihoods of their families and communities who rely on them.”
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Olav Silden, CEO, Twinings