Resources – SIMLESA

Working paper

SUMMARY OF MACHINERY & IMPLEMENTS IMPORTED IN 2005

Policy brief

Maintaining crop residues in the field saves soils and improves crop yields in Ethiopia

Mulch is important in controlling soil erosion as demonstrated in this case study from Ethiopia.

Policy brief

From trial plots to mega fields: How Conservation Agriculture-based Sustainable Intensification can become the new normal in Ethiopia

In this brief, multipronged approaches to scaling improve the reach of Conservation Agriculture-based Sustainable Intensification.

Farmer and extension manual

Kilimo Hifadhi Shadidi Endelevu Katika Mseto wa Mazao ya Mahindi na Mikunde

This manual in Swahili contains instructions for farmers to implement conservation agriculture in Tanzania.

Journal Article

Drivers of household food availability in sub-Saharan Africa based on big data from small farms

-Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, vol 113 (2) pg 458-463
Authors: Romain Frelat, Santiago Lopez-Ridaura, Ken E. Giller, Mario Herrero, Sabine Douxchamps, Agnes Andersson Djurfeldt, Olaf Erenstein, Ben Henderson, Menale Kassie, Birthe K. Paul, Cyrille Rigolot, Randall S. Ritzema, Daniel Rodriguez, Piet J. A. van Asten, and Mark T. van Wijk

Journal Article

Agricultural innovations and food security in Malawi: Gender dynamics, institutions and market implications

Technological Forecasting and Social Change Volume 103, Pages 240-248
Authors: Munyaradzi Mutenje, Henry Kankwamba, Julius Mangisonib, Menale Kassie

Policy brief

Conservation Agriculture-based Sustainable Intensification: Minimal tillage saves resources, improves yields on Ethiopian farms

Learn how CASI practices had good impacts on soil moisture, reduced erosion and increased yields in Ethiopian farms.