- Advancing livestock masterplans for economic resilience involving Nigeria, Madagascar, and ILRI.
- A workshop was held in Abuja, Nigeria, where the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) discussed its support for climate-resilient agriculture in the country.
ILRI and Nigerian Meteorological Agency launch climate platform for farmers
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What happened
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has begun testing the NiMet Data Hub, a digital platform designed to improve agricultural stakeholders’ access to location-specific weather and climate information. This platform, which was created in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute and Crea2Solutions, has advanced to an advanced Minimum Viable Product.
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Why it matters
The initiative aims to provide reliable access to historical, monitored, and forecast climate information for farmers and livestock keepers in Nigeria. This supports risk analysis, seasonal planning, and climate-informed decision-making, addressing previous weaknesses in agricultural climate services.
A workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, previously discussed the International Livestock Research Institute's support for climate-resilient agriculture in the country, alongside advancing livestock masterplans involving Nigeria and ILRI.
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Who's involved
- International Livestock Research InstitutePartnering with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency to create the digital platform
- Nigerian Meteorological AgencyLeading the testing and implementation of the digital platform
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A workshop was held in Abuja, Nigeria, where the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) discussed its support for climate-resilient agriculture in the country. All 2 developmentsWithin Advancing livestock masterplans for economic resilience involving Nigeria, Madagascar, and ILRI.
The entities involved
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International Livestock Research Institute
an international agricultural research institute within the CGIAR – formerly the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research
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Nigerian Meteorological Agency
government organization in Abuja, Nigeria
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