Search Results - "Radio

Experiences in implementing the bean seed strategy in Malawi by Chirwa, Rowland, Aggarwal, VD, Phiri, MAR, Mwenda, ARE

“…The strategy included: informal seed multiplication using smallholder farmers; informal seed distribution using grocery shops, rural traders, extension agents, health clinics, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs); intensified publicity through promotional materials like posters, leaflets, brochures and radio messages; and informal outlets such as farmers, NGOs, extension agencies, village traders and various other institutions. …”
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Monitoreo de plagas con trampa de luz by Fik, Matías, Manso, Marina Lucrecia

“…La trampa se encuentra instalada en la Chacra Experimental Integrada Barrow (38°19'22.8"S 60°14'30.8"O) y la información obtenida tiene un alcance de un radio de aproximadamente 70-80 km.…”
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Will Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) colonize restored tributaries in the river Vindelälven, northern Sweden? by Mellgren, Erik

“…In general, tributary nursing sites were very similar to nursing sites in the river (> 65 % similar), both with regards to depth, velocity and the composition of substrate. Radio tagged adult salmon were used to locate twelve spawning sites in the main stem. …”

Temperature: Importance and management

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Farmer perceptions of legumes and their functions in smallholder farming systems in east Africa by Muoni, Tarirai, Barnes, Andrew P., Öborn, Ingrid, Watson, Christine A., Bergkvist, Goran, Shiluli, Maurice, Duncan, Alan J.

“…Most farmers relied on radio and other farmers for legume-related information. …”
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Rwanda Climate Services for Agriculture: Qualitative Evaluation through a Gender Lens by Gumucio, Tatiana, Hansen, James, Nsengiyumva, Gloriose, Birachi, Eliud Abucheli, Kagabo, Desire, Rose, Alison, Munyangeri, Yvonne

“…The project focused on enhancing smallholder farmer resilience and ability to cope with climate variability through interventions such as Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (PICSA) and Radio Listeners’ Clubs (RLC). Recognizing that gender-related factors influence farmers’ capacities to access, use, and benefit from climate information, the evaluation critically analyzed differences and trends in women’s and men’s access to weather and climate information, use of the information in their farm and non-farm livelihood decision-making, and benefit from their climate-informed decisions made. …”
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To what extent do weather and climate information services drive the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices in Ghana? by Djido, Abdoulaye, Zougmoré, Robert B., Houessionon, Prosper, Ouédraogo, Mathieu, Ouédraogo, Issa, Diouf, Ndeye Seynabou

“…Our findings underscore the importance of the source of information on agricultural practices (e.g. radio, TV), farmers’ characteristics (e.g. gender, age) and their perceptions of climate change in the decision to use WCIS. …”
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Climate Services for Agriculture: Empowering Farmers to Manage Risk and Adapt to a Changing Climate in Rwanda (Final Project Report) by Hansen, James, Kagabo, Desire, Clarkson, Graham, Furlow, John, Fiondella, Francesco

“…A final project evaluation used a mix of quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess the influence of the RCSA interventions, in particular PICSA and Radio Listeners Clubs (RLCs), on farmers’ awareness, access and use of climate information; and resulting welfare impacts. …”
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Utility and Triggers in Uptake of Agricultural Weather and Climate Information Services in Senegal, West Africa by Ouédraogo, Issa, Diouf, Ndeye Seynabou, Gnalenba, Ablouka, Zougmoré, Robert B., Whitbread, Anthony M.

“…Results also showed that age and level of education, being trained on WCIS use, membership to farmers’ organizations, owning a radio have a significant effect on WCIS-based decision-making. …”
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CSA bundle 3: Scaling climate-smart inputs and agricultural practices in Zambia by Agova

“…Key deliverables include CSA farmer field schools (FFS) and demonstration days; seed fairs and distribution of Seed Co-PlantCatalyst input packages, training on technical extension and CIS for CAs; radio broadcasts to advertise inputs and disseminate climate/meteorological reports; and relationship facilitation between smallholders, capital providers, and market actors.…”
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Household Endowments and Poverty Reduction in Rural Nigeria: Evidence from Rice Farming Households by Awotide, B.A., Diagne, A., Awoyemi, T.T., Ojehomon, V.E.T.

“…The results of the logistic regression revealed education of the household heads, access to mobile phone, amount of credit obtained, farm size, irrigation facility, possession of livestock, television set, radio set and number of rooms in a house have a poverty decreasing effect. …”
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Natural products as chemo-radiation therapy sensitizers in cancers by Nisar, S., Masoodi, T., Prabhu, K. S., Kuttikrishnan, S., Zarif, L., Khatoon, S., Ali, S., Uddin, S., Akil, A.S., Singh, M., Macha, M.A., Bhat, A.A.

“…While many recent studies have identified the underlying molecular mechanisms and therapeutic targets for CRT failure, using small molecule inhibitors to chemo/radio sensitize tumors is associated with high toxicity and increased morbidity. …”
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Género e inclusión social en los servicios de información climática: Un caso de estudio en Guatemala y Honduras by Moreno, Manuel, Howland, Fanny C., Paez Valencia, Ana Maria

“…La brecha entre acceso y uso es grande para las mujeres, personas con menor educación y comunidades indígenas. La radio, la televisión y el intercambio interpersonal son medios claves para lograr un mayor acceso a la información climática o agroclimática. …”
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Impact of digital platforms for disseminating climate information services on rice yield, farmers' income and food consumption in Mali by Diallo, Aboubacar, Suh, Neville, Dossou-Yovo, Elliott

“…Conducted between 2021 and 2025, the study employed a clustered randomized control trial (cRCT) design across the Sikasso, Koulikoro, and Ségou regions to assess the impacts of digital CIS platforms—such as WhatsApp, phone calls, SMS, and radio—on farmers’ rice yields, incomes, and food security. …”
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Roadmap for institutionalizing agricultural data hub in Mali by Diallo, Aboubacar, Bengaly, O, Dossou-Yovo, E.R

“…For last-mile delivery, Mali leverages mobile advisories, Farmer Field Schools, extension networks, rural radio, and farmer organizations to deliver localized, actionable insights. …”
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Viamo Plateforme - Rapport Partenaire : AICCRA - RESOPP by VIAMO

“…Elle complète efficacement la radio communautaire et les relais de proximité, en apportant des conseils simples, au bon moment, au bon endroit.…”
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Delivering Context-Specific Agro-Advisories and Climate-Smart Practices to Last-Mile Beneficiaries for Effective Climate Risk Management in Senegal by Akinseye, Folorunso Mathew, Kebe, Amy, Faye, Aliou, Emanuel, Jacob, Worou, Nadine, Kumar, Shalander, Whitbread, Anthony, Wane, Abdrahmane

“…More than 5,000 producers receive weekly voice messages via WhatsApp and SMS, while community radio stations reach more than 80,000 listeners. …”
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Village Baseline Study: Site Analysis Report for Albertine Rift – Hoima, Uganda by Onyango, Leah, Mango, Joash, Bukenya, C., Kurui, Zena, Wamubeyi, B., Birungi, P., Barongo V

“…Farmers also get information through the many radio stations in the area that air many programs in local languages.…”
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Village Baseline Study: Site Analysis Report for Usambara – Lushoto, Tanzania (TZ0105) by Onyango, Leah, Mango, Joash, Kurui, Zena, Wamubeyi, B., Basisi H, Musoka E, Sayula, George

“…The discussion groups identified 32 organisations, and 60% of them were involved in food security assistance, prioritizing food availability. Radio is the most significant source of information on agriculture in the village. …”
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Village Baseline Study: Site Analysis Report for Makueni – Wote, Kenya (KE0202) by Onyango, Leah, Mango, Joash, Loo, L., Odiwuor, H., Mwangangi, M., Mutua, Edna N., Mutuo, T.

“…Networks of information for agricultural advice are based mainly on the radio and friends/neighbours. All the organisations mentioned as providing information are those that operate beyond the locality. …”
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