Faced with the challenges of climate change, access to accurate, real-time agro-hydrometeorological data has become an essential lever for securing agricultural campaigns and strengthening the resilience of producers. In order to guarantee the timely availability of agro-hydrometeorological data essential to actors in agricultural value chains, while promoting the development of integrated services via innovative digital platforms, the FSRP is strengthening the capacity of national structures to provide reliable information services. The project is therefore investing heavily in supporting the Togo National Meteorological Agency (ANAMET), providing it with state-of-the-art equipment and strengthening its operational capacities.
Among the most significant advances, the installation of a satellite image receiving antenna opens up new prospects in terms of the accuracy and reliability of climate forecasts. ANAMET now has access to high-quality satellite data from more dynamic and powerful forecasting models, enabling it to anticipate future climatic conditions.
In addition, new agro-meteorological stations have been acquired and are ready to be deployed in the field. These stations will enable localised, real-time monitoring of agro-climatic parameters, a major asset for farmers, particularly in areas with high agricultural potential.
The relaunch of the production and dissemination of rainfall and climate information via the hydro-agrometeorological information system (SIHAM) is a decisive innovation that facilitates real-time access to localised agro-meteorological forecasts. This system, set up by the FSRP, allows forecasts to be sent directly to agricultural producers, either by SMS or voice call, in planned agricultural development zones (ZAAP) and beyond. The result is better anticipation, reduced losses and optimised agricultural campaigns.
Beyond the equipment, the rehabilitation of weather parks and administrative buildings in various centres across the country, as well as the rehabilitation of the Directorate-General of Meteorology, provide a sustainable foundation for ensuring an efficient, modern public service that is more attuned to the needs on the ground.
Every year, as the rainy season approaches, ANAMET, in collaboration with technical structures, develops strategic agro-hydro-climatic forecasts. Thanks to the support of the FSRP, these forecasts are now more accurate, faster, more reliable and better disseminated, enabling farmers, decision-makers and socio-economic actors to plan their activities with greater confidence and efficiency.
This FSRP intervention illustrates how targeted investments in technology, infrastructure and information dissemination can transform warning and forecasting systems, while empowering producers to make timely decisions elsewhere.
