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.
Topic: Soil health
Low Risk, High Returns: Intercropping provides a food bonanza for smallholder farmers in Uganda
Learn how intercropping has improved productivity, food security and nutrition for farmers in Uganda.
SIMLESA : Policy briefs
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.
Benefits to Australian farmers from the ACIAR-funded SIMLESA Program
Research done under SIMLESA in dryland agricultural systems in high- and low-income countries has had great benefits for Australian farmers.
SIMLESA Soil Manual
This is a manual guide for soil testing in remote areas, with specific tailoring to the Eastern and Southern Africa.