Togo’s Ministry of Agriculture, Village Water Resources, and Rural Development announced on Monday, June 2, 2025, the deployment of tractors and agricultural accessories across all prefectural agricultural directorates. This initiative, part of the national strategy to promote agricultural mechanization, aims to enhance the operational capabilities of farmers in the field.
According to a ministry memo, the equipment will be offered to farmers as a service, with a usage fee of 40,000 FCFA per hectare. The memo was addressed to regional directors of agriculture, the Institute for Consulting and Technical Support (ICAT), prefectural directors of agriculture, and Management Support Centers (CAG).
Minister Antoine Lekpa Gbegbeni stated that this initiative aims to facilitate soil preparation work on small land areas, thereby contributing to improved agricultural performance and yields. A directory will be established, detailing the services provided in each prefecture to ensure rigorous and transparent management of the deployed equipment.
The Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) will manage the tractors on a day-to-day basis, under the direct supervision of prefectural directors and in coordination with regional directorates. The ministry recommends organizing interventions by zone, based on grouped requests, to optimize the logistical costs associated with tractor movements.
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This operation is part of an ongoing effort by Togolese authorities to modernize the agricultural sector. In 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture partnered with OCP Africa (Office Chérifien des Phosphates) to organize training sessions for producers on agricultural mechanization practices. The goal was to equip sector stakeholders with the skills needed to better utilize modern agricultural tools, improve profitability, and meet the demands of competitive agriculture.
In 2023, the government launched the construction of agricultural mechanization centers in several regions of the country. These infrastructures aim to lay the foundations for more productive, mechanized, and sustainable agriculture, aligning with the agricultural ambitions of the country’s authorities.
