Factsheet: Climate Information Sharing for Farmers in Nigeria
Harnessing Radio and Internet to Deliver Climate Information for Farmers.
Nigeria is combining radio, internet and mobile services to deliver timely weather forecasts and warnings in local languages, helping smallholder farmers protect harvests and prepare for climate risks.
The system draws weather data from Nigeria’s meteorological agency and other sources, then automatically shares forecasts and warnings in local languages through radio, text messages, voice services and online channels. Agricultural extension workers help reach farmers without phones or radios. Piloted in Kebbi State, the approach combines wider access to timely information with training to support decisions on planting, irrigation, crop management and preparing for extreme weather.