Togo agricultural actors address climate resilience through seed security

Agricultural stakeholders in Togo are prioritizing seed security to combat the impacts of climate change, including prolonged droughts and irregular rainfall. From October 14 to 16, 2026, approximately fifty agricultural actors gathered in Kara for a national workshop focused on improving access to high-quality, climate-resilient seeds.

Improved seed varieties are being utilized to mitigate risks through characteristics such as shorter maturation cycles, increased tolerance to water deficits, and resistance to specific diseases and pests. While these varieties can help stabilize yields and protect rural incomes, their effectiveness remains dependent on soil fertility, water access, and local cultivation practices.

The initiative is part of the Regional Project for the Promotion of Climate-Smart Agriculture in West Africa (AIC-BOAD). This project is funded by the Adaptation Fund and implemented through the West African Development Bank (BOAD) and ECOWAS to strengthen the capacity of actors involved in the production, selection, and distribution of quality seeds.