Tomorrow.io is a global leader in weather-based satellite technology.
U.S.-based weather intelligence and a technology provider for U.S. agencies such as NOAA, NASA, and the Department of Defense, Tomorrow.io a has entered a partnership with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to support farmers in the Philippines. The goal is to help them adapt to increasingly volatile climate conditions and improve productivity using artificial intelligence.
Working alongside the Department of Agriculture (DA), the initiative aims to revolutionize weather forecasting for farming by utilizing Tomorrow.io’s AI-powered models and proprietary network of low-orbit satellites. These satellites enable precise, micro-level forecasting, providing field-specific agronomy guidance, such as optimal times for applying pesticides or delaying irrigation in anticipation of rainfall.
The Philippines presents unique challenges for weather prediction due to its complex geography and remote agricultural communities. Traditional ground-based systems often fall short in these conditions. According to Shimon Elkabetz, Co-Founder and CEO of Tomorrow.io, their satellite constellation was specifically designed to bridge these gaps and deliver high-resolution, real-time weather intelligence across even the most inaccessible and underserved areas of the country.
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This collaboration comes as the rainy season begins, marked by the onset of the southwest monsoon, or habagat. The timing is critical, as in 2024 alone, weather-related disruptions caused ₱57.78 billion in agricultural damages.
These disruptions affected over 1.4 million farmers and fishers and led to the loss of 2.19 million metric tons of production across nearly one million hectares, according to data from the DA’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center. These statistics highlight the pressing need for resilient agricultural practices and better forecasting tools.
Elkabetz emphasized that as the only global provider of this type of space-based weather technology, Tomorrow.io offers comprehensive national coverage. This capability facilitates quicker and more precise early warnings, empowering farmers and other industries to make better decisions in the face of extreme weather.
By delivering accurate, location-specific weather information, the program supports smarter input management, reduces climate-related losses, and improves crop yields despite unpredictable environmental conditions.
Tomorrow.io gathers high-resolution atmospheric data globally using its proprietary satellite system. This data is processed through a combination of physics-based and AI-enhanced models to generate precise forecasts. These forecasts are then delivered through a scalable software platform that transforms them into actionable insights for proactive risk management across various sectors.
The company’s technology is already in use in international development initiatives, including projects with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Africa. In the Philippines, the licensing agreement also allows Tomorrow.io to expand its weather services into other critical industries like shipping and aviation, where real-time data is essential for operational safety and efficiency.
