Niger | Irrigation and water use

2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers: Maman Abdou

Maman Abdou has revolutionized digital technology to transform agricultural practices in Africa and arid and semi-arid climates. He has done extensive research on smart agriculture and automated irrigation water management systems. In this capacity, he has developed a suite of social innovations in water and environmental management, enabling rural populations to access technology, adapt to climate change and effectively combat poverty. Additionally, Abdou developed the Integrated Ecological Digital Farm, which digitizes every segment of the agricultural value chain in an effort to encourage young people to get involved in agriculture.