Farm Radio Weekly

This week, we extend a warm welcome to seven new African subscribers. Isabelle Dos Reis from Via Campesina Afrique is our first subscriber from Mozambique! We also welcome George Kalungwe from Zodiak Broadcasting Station in Malawi, Akinola Samuel Olotu from New Farmers’ World in Nigeria, Grace Nabireka from Radio Sapientia in Uganda, Alain Lejeune-Mengwang from Association Sahel Vert in Mali, Mary Wairimu from Pledge Action International in Kenya, and Guébré Adama from BurkinFarm in Burkina Faso.

We hope that this week’s news stories will inspire you and the farmers in your listening audience. Lilianne Nyatcha, our correspondent in Douala, Cameroon, tells us the story of an organic farmer who realized his dream – an abundant variety of fruit trees spread across 150 hectares. We also bring you the story of oyster farmers in Namibia who decided that, although they can’t prevent natural catastrophes, they will do their best to prepare for them. For those that have been following the story of how Kenyan agriculture was affected by post-election violence, we have an update, as the government has announced a plan to support farmers.

And did you know that World Press Freedom Day is just around the corner, on May 3? Below, you’ll find resources to help you learn about the day, and perhaps reflect upon what press freedom means to you. Lastly, you won’t want to miss a profile of Dzimwe Community Radio in Malawi, a station dedicated to enhancing communication among rural communities.

We hope that the stories and resources in this week’s FRW spark your interest and imagination. If so, please take a moment to visit FRW’s website (http://weekly.farmradio.org/) to share your thoughts with our growing community of rural radio organizations and rural radio supporters.

Happy reading!

-The Farm Radio Weekly Team