Weather intelligence specialist Tomorrow.io says it has partnered with the Philippines National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to help farmers adapt to volatile and challenging climate conditions and boost productivity using artificial intelligence.

In collaboration with the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture (DA), the partnership aims to transform how weather forecasting supports farming by leveraging Tomorrow.io’s AI-driven models and proprietary network of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. These satellites enable micro-weather forecasting at the plot level, allowing them to deliver precise and timely agronomy advice, such as when to apply pesticides or delay irrigation based on incoming rainfall.

Tomorrow.io says this joint effort comes at a critical time, with the southwest monsoon already starting to affect various parts of the country, signalling the arrival of the rainy season.

As a geographically complex archipelago, the Philippines faces unique weather monitoring and forecasting challenges that traditional ground-based solutions cannot solve alone. Tomorrow.io says its proprietary space-based satellite constellation is purpose-built to overcome these limitations, delivering real-time, high-resolution weather intelligence across the entire country, including the most remote and underserved areas.

Tomorrow.io collects global, high-resolution atmospheric data through its proprietary satellite constellation. Physics-based and AI-powered models then process the data to deliver highly accurate forecasts. This intelligence is translated into predictive insights via a scalable software platform, enabling proactive risk management across multiple industries.

The licensing agreement allows Tomorrow.io to extend its services beyond agriculture to other critical sectors, such as shipping and aviation, where real-time weather data is vital for safety and efficiency.

Of course the company’s technology has potential relevance to a number of emerging markets. Indeed, in 2023 we reported a similar initiative in which Tomorrow.io joined forces with MTN Group to provide life-saving early warnings and critical weather information to at-risk populations of more than 300 million people across Africa.