Posts by kburnham@farmradio.org
Gender equality
This is our self-guided learning module about how to plan a gender-responsive radio program.
Read MoreInteractive rural radio
Throughout this module, you’ll learn about what interactive radio can do, who needs to be involved to create it and how it can help different kinds of stakeholders to achieve their goals. It will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete the lessons.
Read MorePodcasts
What makes an audio file a podcast is complicated because there are many types of podcast. The ultimate power of this highly flexible format lies in the sheer variety of possible podcasts. Listeners can find exactly what they want. Producers can use whatever style they choose.
Read MoreBasic recorder settings
Portable recorders have a variety of settings and functions to help you record different kinds of sounds for different purposes. This guide explains basic settings for recording interviews and wild sound.
Read MoreDeveloping a run sheet
A run sheet (also called a running-order sheet or a program lineup) is a detailed plan for a specific episode of a radio program. It enables the host, producer, technician, and any others involved in the program to coordinate their actions around a shared schedule.
Read MoreAdapting Farm Radio resources for broadcast
This module shares tips on adapting information from Farm Radio’s Resource Pack items (interview scripts, dramas, and backgrounders) and Barza Wire Farmer stories.
Read MoreRunning a radio quiz
A radio quiz can be very entertaining, and is a great way to encourage audience participation. Quizzes are also one way to evaluate the effectiveness of your radio program at clearly delivering key messages to your listeners.
Read MoreUsing ‘forum theatre’ on air
Forum theatre is a different approach to radio drama, one that actively involves the audience. It is a fun, safe, and open way to share ideas and collaborate on solutions to challenges in rural life, including agriculture, health, and other issues.
Read MoreConducting a panel discussion with the conference call feature
The conference call feature on a mobile phone or landline allows you to have many people on the line at one time. It’s a particularly useful feature to convene panelists for an in-person discussion but still want to air the discussion as part of their radio program.
Read MoreEnabling FM radio on your mobile phone
Radio is widespread and accessible to everyone, but some farmers miss out on critical agricultural knowledge if they cannot purchase a radio set.
Luckily, listeners can tune in to the radio right from their mobile phone, even if it’s not a smartphone.