What is mechanisation like in different world regions? Which challenges do farmers face in Latin America,
-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
This report describes the concepts of scaling employed in SIMLESA (and which can be replicated with modifications) to similar projects and programs in the region.
Agricultural Systems: Volume 153,Pages 32-42
Authors: D Rodriguez, P de Voil, MC Rufino, M Odendo, MT van Wijk
A study assessing the role of crop diversification in minimizing the downside risks associated with the use of improved seed and chemical fertilizer in maize production.
Read about the policy intiatives suggested for mainstreaming CASI in Mozambique (written in Portuguese).
Institute for Environment and Sustainability (Joint Research Centre)
Authors: Gommes, René; Kayitakire, François, Columbia University. Earth Institute. International Research Institute for Climate and Society
This is a manual guide for soil testing in remote areas, with specific tailoring to the Eastern and Southern Africa.
Annual technical report on SIMLESA activities carried out by CIAT between July 2016 to June 2017 reporting period.