Localized research to help solve the problems faced by farmers and contribute to rural development in Madagascar.
Optimized irrigation — a solution in the face of climate change.
Use innovation for vulgarisation and contribute to agriculture development.
The FTA Research Department (Farming & Technology for Africa) is based in Madagascar and committed to transforming rural livelihoods through practical, localized and genuinely inclusive research.
Our unique approach combines scientific rigour with local knowledge, creating solutions adapted to the realities of Malagasy farmers.
Three interconnected research domains tackling the agricultural challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Madagascar.
Innovative techniques to optimise water use under semi-arid conditions, reducing consumption while improving yield.
Restoring tired soils, evaluating organic amendments, and building decision tools for fertilization adapted to smallholder budgets.
Adapting crop calendars and rotations to a shifting climate, with field stations in 4 agroecological zones of Madagascar.
A snapshot of our three most recent research projects. Explore the full programme for more.
This research compares drip irrigation and conventional irrigation for green bean cultivation during Madagascar's dry season in highland regions (Analamanga, Amoron'i Mania). It aims to assess differences in water efficiency, crop yield, and economic viability for smallholder farmers operating under water-scarce conditions.
This study conducted with farmers have as objectives to determine what is the optimum distances on planting Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) to promote Productivity and Agronomic Performance
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