The program aims to support smallholder farmers, improve their access to financing and markets, introduce digital technologies, and attract private investment.
Production is projected to reach 1,955,893 tonnes, an increase of 4.3 percent from the previous season and 25.2 percent above the five-year average, according to figures reported by Togo First.
The disruption comes as attacks on Ukrainian ports and maritime infrastructure have sharply limited Black Sea export capacity.
The expected declines could increase pressure on grain supply chains serving the country’s food manufacturing, milling and livestock feed industries.
The initiative combines artificial intelligence, multiplex genome editing, precision breeding, and automated phenotyping to develop resilient corn traits that can withstand severe climate conditions while maximizing yield potential and input efficiency.