Guide
How to effectively use wild sound in your radio program
Wild sound is any natural or human sound that is recorded in a particular location and incorporated into a program. It can refer be recorded in the background of a main recording or to sounds that are recorded separately and later mixed into a program.
Read MoreHow to create effective programs about markets and marketing
Radio programs on markets provide real-time information about markets and link farmers with other market players. They provide a service to farmers that can increase their market opportunities and income.
Read MoreHow to generate revenue to support a regular farmer program
Generating revenue for your farmer program will ensure your station can provide more opportunities for farmers to air their needs and concerns.
Read MoreInterviewing experts: Best practices for broadcasters and experts
Interviewing experts adds a lot to your farmer radio program. It gives your listeners reliable information from trusted sources. And don’t forget—some farmers are experts too.
Read MoreAudio editing
What is audio editing? Audio editing is the process of electronically shortening, deleting, rearranging, or cutting audio into segments. How can it help me serve my listeners better? My listeners will hear only what is important and necessary to the story. My listeners won’t get bored by statements or explanations that go on too long.…
Read MoreSaving, organizing, and archiving audio files
Archived programs can serve as reference material to let broadcasters know what has been discussed and presented in past programs.
Read MoreHow to plan and produce effective emergency response programming for farmers
Emergency communication and disaster relief programming for farmers is radio programming that helps farmers to prepare, survive and consider ways to change their farming practices so that future emergencies cause less damage to their farms and livelihoods.
Read MorePublic games (Jeu public)
What is a “public game”? A jeu public or public game is a community event which brings together the whole community to discuss an important issue. The idea originated in Francophone West Africa, and is extremely popular in Burkina Faso. In some cases, a radio station broadcasts live from the event. More often, the station…
Read MoreHow to be an effective host of a farmer radio program
What is an effective farmer program host? Effective hosts use their personality and broadcasting skills in a way that helps farmers improve their work, talk on-air about what is important to them, and improve the lives of their families. And all the while, the host makes the program attractive and memorable for the farmer-listeners. By…
Read MoreHow to conduct an effective panel discussion
A panel discussion is a conversation on a specific subject between an interviewer (usually the program host) and two or more interviewees. The interviewer helps the panelists make their statements clearly, and then helps create a discussion so that listeners can gain further insights into the subject, or about the panelists.
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