This four-minute overview video describes in brief, the activities of the SIMLESA project. Its approach to smallholder farming is transforming maize-legume crop production in Eastern and Southern Africa. The project is helping smallholder, maize-based farmers double or quadruple their yields and income through good agricultural practices.
Prepared by: Frédéric Baudron and Elias Berta, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT)
Co-authors/ contributors/ collaborator: Dr Pascal Kaumbutho, Mr Wilfried Mariki, Dr Moti Jaleta, Dr Michael Misiko, Dr Rahut Dil, Prof John Blackwell, Mr Saidi Mkomwa.
Canberra, Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.
Authors:Micheni, A. N., Kanampiou, F. and Rodriguez, D.This study of the AIPs showed that both women and men experienced an increase in the yields as a result of better agricultural training.
Presentation on a tentative review of SIMLESA’s achievements and questions arising from the review.
Mechanisation in maiz farming systems in Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
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Crop Protection Volume 78, Pages 54-62
Authors: Isaiah Nyagumbo, Muchaneta Munamati, Eleanor F. Mutsamba, Christian Thierfelder, Angelo Cumbane, Domingos Dias
SIMLESA adoption and Impact Reporting and Learnings.
