Togo to update databases for five major crop value chains
Togo’s agricultural authorities have launched an initiative to update databases for five major crop value chains: pineapple, mango, corn, soybean and cassava.
The initiative is led by the Ministry of Agriculture, with support from the Private Sector Competitiveness Support Program (ProComp).
The effort is part of a broader drive to improve the organization of agricultural value chains. It aims to strengthen food security, support the development of agro-industry and encourage job creation, particularly in the agroecological and organic segments.
Updating the databases is expected to enhance the identification of sector stakeholders, improve the effectiveness of interprofessional organizations and allow more precise coordination between public and private interventions. Authorities said the objective is to increase productivity, profitability and output across the targeted value chains, while reinforcing farmers’ market position.
In practical terms, the data collected will provide the basis for introducing agroecological, climate-smart and improved management practices. These measures are intended to raise yields and strengthen farm management. Partner organizations and institutions will also provide business support services to producers to facilitate their access to national, regional and international markets.
The process, scheduled to run through the end of April 2026, will unfold in three phases: reviewing and validating membership criteria for each professional group, training interprofessional technicians in registration methods, and registering stakeholders.
Through this initiative, public authorities aim to revitalise the targeted value chains and strengthen their internal organization, with the goal of sustainably improving working conditions and incomes for producers.
