Communication skills training

Effective reporting on science and agriculture demands good judgement, attention to detail and an ability to make a complex subject accessible and relevant to a wide audience.

As producer of Agfax and New Agriculturist, WRENmedia offers training and ongoing mentoring to radio and print journalists in Africa, to support their professional development in this field.

Better Science Reporting workshops are held approximately twice a year, in different locations across Africa. The training format is highly practical, involving encounters with scientists, farmers and others working in agricultural science and development. Trainees are able to build their skills while engaged in genuine reporting, with experienced journalists offering advice and coaching as part of the process.