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.
Brief highlighting key benefits of CA practices in terms of labor saving, increased maize yield and better economic returns on investment in Malawi and Mozambique.
Ecological Economics Volume 120, Pages 164-174;
Authors: Yohannis Tessema, John Asafu-Adjaye, Daniel Rodriguez, Thilak Mallawaarachchi, Bekele Shiferaw
Presentation on policy lobbying efforts for the scaling out of SIMLESA in Ethiopia.
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.
This ACIAR brief highlights the need to support integrated approaches to technology development, extension and adoption.
