Baku: Azerbaijan is set to install more than 180 climate stations to bolster its agricultural sector with precise weather and climate data. This initiative, announced by Majnun Mammadov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Agriculture, was highlighted during the ‘Harmoniya in Action: Partnering for Climate-Resilient Agriculture’ roundtable at Baku Climate Action Week 2026.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Mammadov emphasized that the integration of digitalization is crucial for aligning productivity with resilience in agriculture. The Ministry’s Agricultural Artificial Intelligence Initiative aims to merge diverse data sources, such as artificial intelligence, satellite, and remote-sensing technologies, to aid in timely and informed agricultural decision-making.
Mammadov elaborated on the importance of technology reaching the field, aiding farmers in efficient water use, early risk identification, crop protection, and improved productivity. The minister acknowledged that these advancements are part of a collaborative effort, noting the launch of the Baku Harmoniya Climate Initiative for Farmers during COP29. This initiative, developed with partners, seeks to connect climate-resilient agricultural efforts, ensuring that finance, knowledge, and technology translate into practical opportunities for farmers, especially smallholders, women, and young people.