Since 2010, Farmers' Voice Radio has broadcast trusted, vital agricultural information to over 1 million
smallholder farmers.
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.
IN NORTHERN, GHANA
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
IN NYERI, KENYA
70,000 disease-resistant coffee seedlings planted
705 coffee farmers were encouraged to join a coffee cooperative (of which 50% were women)
IN GOLA RAINFOREST,
SIERRA LEONE
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
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 RUNGWE, TANZANIA
Increase of 1.2 metric
tonnes of green tea
deliveries by smallholders
Establishment of tea cooperative’s own
radio station, Chai FM
IN NORTH EAST &
UPPER EAST GHANA
58% increase in maize yields following application of climate smart agricultural practices
Widespread adoption of climate smart agricultural practices
“We are really awakened by the programmes which [you] are putting on the radio. On top of that, it seems to create in us women from Mondubiena a new need to plant cocoa, even in the little farms that we have.”
Maman Kahasa, female cocoa farmer in Virunga National Park, DRC
“On a weekly basis, information on good agronomic practices is aired. The Listener 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!”
Gladys Assibi Atiah, Gender Adviser, CARE International Ghana
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“Farmers' Voice Radio is an exciting and innovative channel which really allows the farmers to be able to articulate their concerns. Farmers' Voice Radio is proving a real resource and having a big impact. We are very proud to work with the Lorna Young Foundation.”
Professor Rosalind Cornforth, Director,
The Walker Institute at the University of Reading