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Born from a Challenge, Forged on the Ground

The MIP project was born from a simple, urgent observation: in Madagascar, thousands of farmers watch their harvests wither for lack of water.

The MIP project was born from a simple, urgent observation: in Madagascar, thousands of farmers watch their harvests wither for lack of water, while groundwater reserves steadily deplete. From the start, MIP chose a different path — science truly at the service of the field.

Origins
One problem, one conviction

Faced with water scarcity and the limits of traditional irrigation, FTA, ESSA-ABC and Aqua Alimenta joined forces around a shared belief: producing more with less water is possible.

Climate Variability / Climate Change Family Farms Water Stress
Building the network
10 sites, 3 regions, one method

The program deployed its experimental network across three distinct agroecological zones—Amoron'i Mania, Analamanga, and Alaotra Mangoro—with each site selected for its representativeness.

Amoron'i Mania Analamanga Alaotra Mangoro 10 active sites
2025 — A pivotal year
Proof through results

2025 validated all core hypotheses: up to 40% water savings with no commercial yield loss, +20 to +40% productivity gains, kits paying back within 2–3 seasons.

6 studies published 200 farmers involved 2 Master theses
2026 — Scale-up
Scaling the impact

Building on these gains, MIP enters a deepening phase: 8 priority research themes, a new phytosanitary axis, training for 500+ farmers across all regions.

8 active studies 500+ beneficiaries Final restitution: Oct.