FTA Research  ·  Minimal Irrigation Project  ·  Madagascar
EN | FR
Home › Team

Team

Research Lead person
Rakotoarimanana Rojovola Cynthia

She has experiences in facilitating project and activity processes, including facilitating some process during the Forum for Agricultura Research for Africa (FARA) activities in Madagascar. She is passionate about Agronomy and want to contribute to the development of Madagascar.

Weather stations and mapping responsible
MAZAKABONA Jacklin
Researcher, Laboratory manager
Rabemanantsoa Harimalala Lucia

She did her master thesis comparing upland rice varieties during dry season at MIP project in 2025 and joined FTA Research Team in 2026.

Researcher, Communication specialist
Rakotoarisoa Manuella

After working for some years in the FM3A projects at FTA, she shifted her focus on research, facilitating communication and outreach.

Administratif and financial advisor
RAKOTOARIMANANA Radoniaina Eric
Logistics advisor
RANDRIANARIVOMAHEFASOA Roger
Research technician, Ambohidray
NABELATINASOA Santatriniaina
Research technician, Alatsinainy Bakaro
RAKOTOZANDRY Noelson
Research technician, Ambalamahasoa
RAMIANDRISOA Gildas
Research technician, Talatavolonondry
RANDRIAMILANTONIRINA Thomas
Research technician, Ambatofitorahana
RANDRIANANDRASANA Théogène
Research technician, Ambohimanjaka and Ankazondrano
RASABO Jacquos
Research technician, Tsarasaotra
SOLOFONIAINA Tolojanahary
Research technician, Ambohitrony and Mangamila
TOVOHERIMINO Valitiana
PS
Field co-researchers
Peasant surrounding the site

Since the begining of this project, farmers have always been involved. Each research site has farmer members who actively participate in the research. As tsis research project is conducted with and for farmers, their participation is essential to ensure that the research meets theirs needs.