Togo Launches Study to Map Agroecological Practices in Plateaux-Ouest

Agriculture

Thursday, 15 January 2026 09:06

Togo Launches Study to Map Agroecological Practices in Plateaux-Ouest

(Togo First) - Togo’s National Institute of Agricultural Training (INFA) in Tove and the NGO Young Volunteers for the Environment (JVE-Togo) have begun a study aimed at improving the sustainability of farming systems in the Plateaux-Ouest area.

The partners signed a scientific cooperation agreement on Jan. 14 in Tove, near Kpalime.

The study will focus on four prefectures, Danyi, Kpele, Kloto and Agou, and will involve a sample of 200 farmers and institutional stakeholders. It aims to map existing agroecological practices, identify technical and organisational challenges, and propose practical measures tailored to local conditions as climate patterns become more variable.

Project officials said the work will follow a participatory approach, involving farmers, extension officers and community organisations in data collection and analysis to encourage local uptake of the findings and support implementation on the ground.

INFA will develop the research methodology, analyse the data and draft the final report, while JVE will organise a workshop to validate the findings with local stakeholders. The work is expected to be completed by the end of March 2026.

The study aims to generate evidence to guide local policies supporting the shift to agroecological farming and strengthen farm resilience in Plateaux-Ouest.

The Plateaux region is widely regarded as Togo’s breadbasket, producing major food and cash crops including rice, soybeans, maize, chilli peppers, coffee and cocoa.

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