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Stirling, Clare M.Hellin, J.Cairns, Jill E.Silverblatt-Buser ETefera TNgugi HGbegbelegbe, SikaTesfaye Fantaye, KindieChung, U.Sonder, KaiCox, R.A.Verhulst, NeleGovaerts, BramAlderman, Phillip D.Reynolds, Matthew P.[Shaping Sustainable Intensive Production Systems - Improved Crops and Cropping Systems in the Developing World]Shaping Sustainable Intensive Production Systems - Improved Crops and Cropping Systems in the Developing World

Macharia, E.Gbegbelegbe, SikaMassawe, Stella C.Wanjiku, J.Karugia, Joseph T.Freeman, H.A.[Food prices: Eastern and Southern Africa defy global trends]Food prices: Eastern and Southern Africa defy global trends

This study uses geo-spatial crop modeling to quantify the biophysical impact of weather extremes. More specifically, the study analyzes the weather extreme which affected maize production in the USA in 2012; it also estimates the effect of a similar weather extreme in 2050, using future climate s...


Chung, U.Gbegbelegbe, SikaShiferaw, BekeleRobertson, Richard D.Yun JITesfaye Fantaye, KindieHoogenboom, GerritSonder, Kai[Modeling the effect of a heat wave on maize production in the USA and its implications on food security in the developing world]Modeling the effect of a heat wave on maize production in the USA and its implications on food security in the developing world

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the biophysical and socioeconomic impacts of climate change on maize production and food security in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) using adapted improved maize varieties and well-calibrated and validated bioeconomic models. Design/methodology/approach: ...


Tesfaye Fantaye, KindieGbegbelegbe, SikaCairns, Jill E.Shiferaw, BekelePrasanna, BoddupalliSonder, KaiBoote, Kenneth J.Makumbi, DanRobertson, Richard D.[Maize systems under climate change in sub-Saharan Africa: Potential impacts on production and food security]Maize systems under climate change in sub-Saharan Africa: Potential impacts on production and food security

A recursive dynamic economy-wide model incorporating productivity changes due to the introduction of promising maize and wheat varieties evaluates foresights for future food security, well-being and economic performance in Kenya. Adoption of promising new maize and wheat varieties not only increa...


Sahoo, A.Gbegbelegbe, SikaShiferaw, Bekele[Economy-wide impacts of promising maize and wheat technologies on food security and welfare in Kenya]Economy-wide impacts of promising maize and wheat technologies on food security and welfare in Kenya

This article reviews the published evidence of the climatic risks faced by smallholder farmers in eastern Africa and the adaptation strategies these farmers have so far adopted. In addition, the study draws on two detailed case studies in Kenya for a better understanding of the nuances of climate...


Gbegbelegbe, SikaSerem, JaredStirling, Clare M.Kyazze, Florence B.Radeny, Maren A.O.Misiko, Michael T.Tongruksawattana, SongporneNafula, LydiaGakii, MercySonder, Kai[Smallholder farmers in eastern Africa and climate change: a review of risks and adaptation options with implications for future adaptation programmes]Smallholder farmers in eastern Africa and climate change: a review of risks and adaptation options with implications for future adaptation programmes

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