NiMet Tests Digital Data Hub To Improve Farmers’ Weather Information

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has commenced testing of a new digital data platform designed to improve farmers’ and other agricultural stakeholders’ access to location-specific weather and climate information.
The NiMet Data Hub, developed in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Crea2Solutions, has progressed from the design and mock-up stage to an advanced Minimum Viable Product (MVP), according to a statement issued by the agency on Monday.
The platform is expected to provide farmers, livestock keepers, agricultural advisers and other users with easier access to historical, monitored and forecast climate information to support agric...