Dr Samuel I. Haruna

About the Author

Dr. Samuel I. Haruna is a distinguished agronomist and water management expert with over two decades of experience in advancing sustainable agricultural practices across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. Holding a PhD in Soil and Water Conservation from the University of Ibadan, he has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between innovative irrigation technologies and smallholder farmers, emphasizing climate-resilient food production in resource-limited environments. As a lead researcher at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Dr. Haruna has influenced policy and practice through his publications and fieldwork, focusing on equitable water distribution to combat food insecurity. His seminal work, 'Improving Water Management in Agriculture: Irrigation and Food Production (Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science Book 138),' offers practical insights for optimizing crop yields while conserving vital water resources, making complex science accessible to practitioners and policymakers alike.