Output is projected to fall by 19% to 14.9 million tonnes, well below last year’s record crop of 18.4 million tonnes.
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.