Developing Countries Farm Radio Network
1404 Scott Street
Ottawa, ON K1Y4M8
Phone: (613) 761-3650
Fax: (613) 798-0990
Web: http://www.farmradio.org

About the Network

Developing Countries Farm Radio Network is a Canadian-based, not-for-profit organization working in direct partnership with approximately 300 radio broadcasters in 39 African countries to fight poverty and food insecurity. Our materials are also available electronically to broadcasters and to rural development organizations in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

What we do – Our program supports broadcasters in meeting the needs of local small-scale farmers and their families in rural communities, and helps broadcasters build the skills to develop content that responds to local needs.

The Network facilitates an exchange of information that:

• is aimed at increasing food supplies and improving nutrition and health;
• is simple, safe and practical;
• is ecologically sound and environmentally sustainable;
• can be clearly communicated by radio;
• has been proven useful and transferable within the developing world;
• requires only resources ordinarily available to small-scale farmers;
• requires little or no technical help to implement; and
• meets the needs of both women and men.