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RESOURCES FROM SIMLESA

The section below contains links to 12 different categories of resources from SIMLESA including publications, multi-media, datasheets, media reports and factsheets among others…

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Policy brief

Learn how CA-based Sustainable Intensification practices have improved maize yields and reduced farmer drudgery in Kenya.

Policy brief

In a series of 8 briefs you will find information on policy action points to support sustainable intensification in eastern and southern Africa.

Topics covered include soil health recapitalization, smallholder mechanization, fostering collective action for strengthening agricultural value chains, among other topics.

Working paper

Ephrem Tadesse1*, Alice Woodhead2, Rabe Yahaya3, Rahel Assefa4, Frédéric Baudron5

Presentation

Presentation on SIMLESA’s summary of achievements by the program’s Objectives.

Journal Article

African International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology 
Authors: Alfred Micheni, David Mburu, Fred Kanampiu, Njue Mugai, Francis Kihanda

Video

Researchers from CIMMYT’s Sustainable Intensification of Maize and Legume Systems for Food Security in Eastern and Southern Africa (SIMLESA) meet recently at the Second African Congress on Conservation Agriculture in Johannesburg to discuss conservation agriculture systems as the sustainable basis for regional food security. This video provides background on the project which is now in its ninth year.

Infographic/Factsheet

Infographic about the machinery implements under CASI to reduce labour inputs used in Mozambique.

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