Professor (Mrs.) Dilys Sefakor MacCarthy

Professor of Plant Nutrition

contact info

dmaccarthy@ug.edu.gh

About

Prof. Dilys S. MacCarthy is a Professor at the University of Ghana and a former Head of the Soil & Irrigation Research Centre. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana, followed by her Master's and PhD degrees from the University of Bonn, Germany. Her expertise spans Plant Nutrition, Soil Fertility, and Agronomy.

Prof. MacCarthy teaches Agricultural Systems Simulation and Modelling at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research focuses primarily on integrated nutrient management in cereals within smallholder farming systems. She has been a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Cambridge-Africa Partnership for Research Excellence (CAPREx) and is also actively involved in climate change risk and impact assessments in West African smallholder systems. She leads the West African team of the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP) and collaborates with several CGIAR centers, including ICRISAT and IITA, on the use of crop models in smallholder farming contexts.

Throughout her career, she has served on various scientific committees, such as those for iCROPM 2020 in Montpellier, France, and the 9th Soil Organic Matter Conference in Morocco. She has also been an invited speaker at events like the Sorghum Conference in Montpellier and a panelist at the United Nations General Assembly side event "Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils: Global Solutions for Food Security," organized by the Rockefeller Foundation in 2023.

Prof. MacCarthy serves on the editorial boards of Frontiers in Food Systems, Forest and Agricultural Meteorology, and CABI Agriculture and Biosciences, and reviews manuscripts for numerous international peer-reviewed journals.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in Agricultural Science, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany (2003-2007).
  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Agricultural Science, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany (2001-2003)
  • BSc. (Hons.)  Natural Resources Management, 2nd Class, Upper Division, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana (1994-1999).

Research Areas

  • Integrated Soil Nutrient Management
  • Climate Change and Risk Impact Assessment on Smallholder Agriculture
  • Co-developing Agricultural Development Pathways and Adaptation Strategies
  • Crop Models in Farm Management Decision Making

Publications

Journal articles

  • Adelesi, O.O., Kim, Y-U., Schuler, J., Zander, P., Njoroge, M., Waithaka, L., Abdulai, A.L., MacCarthy, D.S., Webber, H (2024). The potential for index-based crop insurance to stabilize smallholder farmers' gross margins in Northern Ghana, Agricultural Systems,221, 104130, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2024.104130.
  • Niyomugabo, P., MacCarthy*, D. S., Adiku, S. G. K. (2024) Growth and yield of rice as influenced by different levels of temperature, water and nitrogen under greenhouse condition, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10:1, 2374620, DOI:10.1080/23311932.2024.2374620
  • Dodor, D.E., Zoglie, M.E., Adiku, S.G.K., MacCarthy, D.S., Kumahor, S.K. (2024). Predicting nitrogen mineralization potential and availability of biochar-based agro-municipal solid waste co-compost using alkaline hydrolysis. Waste Management Bulletin, 2(1)122-130, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wmb.2023.12.009.
  • Rezaei, E. E., Webber, H., Asseng , S., Boote, K., Durand, J. L., Ewert, F., Martre, P., MacCarthy, D. S. (2023). Climate change impacts on crop yields. Nat Rev Earth Environ 4, 831–846 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43017-023-00491-0
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Adamtey, N., Freduah, B.S., Fosu-Mensah, B.Y., Ofosu-Budu, G.K., Fliessbach, A. (2023). Modeling the effect of soil fertility management options on maize yield stability under variable climate in a sub-humid zone in Ghana. Front. Sustain. Food Syst. 7:1132732. doi: 10.3389/fsufs.2023.1132732.
  • Diancoumba, M., MacCarthy, D., Webber, H., Akinseye, F., Faye,B., Noulèkoun,F., Whitbread, A., Corbeels, M., Worou, N. (2023). Scientific agenda for climate risk and impact assessment of West African cropping systems Global Food Security, 38, 100710. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2023.100710.
  • Adesoyin, A. E., MacCarthy*, D. S., Adiku, G. S. K. (2023). Interactive effects of soil compaction, biochar application, and soil water regime on the growth, yield, and water use efficiency of upland rice. Scientific African, 21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01784
  • Adelesi, O.O., Kim, Y-U., Webber, H., Zander, P., Schuler, J., Hosseini-Yekani, S.-A. MacCarthy, D.S. Abdulai, A.L., van der Wiel, K., Traore, P.C.S., Adiku, S.G.K. 2023. Accounting for Weather Variability in Farm Management Resource Allocation in Northern Ghana: An Integrated Modeling Approach. Sustainability, 15, 7386. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15097386
  • Dodor, D. E., Kamara, M. S., Asamoah-Bediako, A., Adiku, S. G. K., MacCarthy, D. S., Kumahor, S. K., Neina, D. 2022. Evaluation of Alkaline Hydrolyzable Organic Nitrogen as an Index of Nitrogen Mineralization Potential of Some Coastal Savannah Soils of Ghana. Nitrogen 3, 652–662. https://doi.org/10.3390/nitrogen3040043
  • Gómez-Dans, J. L., Lewis, P. E., Yin, F., Asare, K., Lamptey, P., Aidoo, K. K. Y., MacCarthy, D. S., Ma, H., Wu, Q., Addi, M., Aboagye-Ntow, S., Doe, C. E., Alhassan, R., Kankam-Boadu, I., Huang, J., and Li, X. 2022. Location, biophysical and agronomic parameters for croplands in northern Ghana, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 14, 5387–5410, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-14-5387-2022.
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Traore, P.S., Freduah, B.S., Adiku, S.G.K., Dodor, D.E., & Kumahor, S.K. 2022. Productivity of Soybean under Projected Climate Change in a Semi-Arid Region of West Africa: Sensitivity of Current Production System. Agronomy, 12(11), 2614. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12112614
  • Nyasapoh, J.B.A., Adiku S.G.K., MacCarthy, D.S., Yanore, S.A. 2022. Mode of Biochar Application to Vertisols Influences Water Balance Components and Water Use Efficiency of Maize (Zea mays L.). West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 30(1), 1 – 12
  • Ogunkanmi L., MacCarthy* D.S., Adiku S.G.K. 2022. Impact of Extreme Temperature and Soil Water Stress on the Growth and Yield of Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill). Agriculture, 12(1):43. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12010043
  • Hathie I., MacCarthy D.S., Freduah B.S., Ly M., Ly A., Porter C.H., Valdivia R.O., Ruane A.C., Antle J, Mutter C.Z., Hoogenboom G. 2022. AgMIP Regional Integrated Assessment of Agricultural Systems in Nioro, Senegal: Representative Agricultural Pathways, Climate, Crop and Economic Datasets. Open Data Journal for Agricultural Research, 7, 27-38.
  • MacCarthy D.S., Adam M., Freduah B.S., Fosu-Mensah B.Y., Ampim P.A.Y., Ly M., Traore P.S., Adiku S.G.K., 2021. Climate Change Impact and Variability on Cereal Productivity among Smallholder Farmers under Future Production Systems in West Africa. Sustainability, 13, 5191. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13095191
  • Ampim P.A.Y., Ogbe M., Obeng E., Akley E.K., MacCarthy D.S., 2021. Land Cover Changes in Ghana over the Past 24 Years. Sustainability, 13, 4951. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13094951
  • Adiku S.G.K., MacCarthy D.S., Kumahor S.K. 2021. Conceptual modelling framework for simulating the impact of soil degradation on maize yield in data-sparse regions of the tropics. Ecological Modelling 448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2021.109525
  • Owoade F.M., Adiku S.G.K., Atkinson C. J., MacCarthy D. S., Kumahor S. K., Kolawole G.O., 2020. Location and Land use effects on Soil Carbon Accretion and Productivity in the Coastal Savanna Agro-ecological Zone of Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 28(2), 1 – 13.
  • Fening K.O., MacCarthy, D.S., Tegbe, R.E., 2020. Effect of intercropping and soil amendment on the population dynamics of major pests and natural enemies of white cabbage. West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 28(1), 96 – 112.
  • Adam, M., MacCarthy, D.S., Traoré, P.C.S., Nenkam, A., Freduah, B.S., Ly, M., Adiku, S.G.K., 2020. Which is more important to sorghum production systems in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of West Africa: Climate change or improved management practices? Agricultural Systems, 185, 102920, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2020.102920.
  • Falconnier, G.N., Corbeels, C., Boote, K.J., Affholder, F., Adam, M., MacCarthy, D.S., Ruane, A.C., Nendel, C., Whitbread, A.M., Justes, E., Ahuja, L.R., Akinseye, F.M., Alou, I.N., Amouzou, K.A., Anapalli, S.S., Baron, C., Basso, B., Baudron, F., Bertuzzi, P., Challinor, A.J., Chen, Y., Deryng, D., Elsayed, M.L., Faye, B., Gaiser, T., Galdos, M., Gayler, S., Gerardeaux, E., Giner, M., Grant, B., Hoogenboom, G., Ibrahim, E.S., B Kamali, B., Kersebaum, K.C., Kim, S.H., van der Laan, M., Leroux, L., Lizaso, J.I., Maestrini, B., Meier, E.A., Mequanint, F., Ndoli, A., Porter, C.H., Priesack, E., Ripoche, D., Sida, T., Singh, U., Smith, W., Srivastava, A., Sumit, S., Tao, F., Thorburn, P.J., Timlin, D., Traore, B., Twine, T., Webber, H., 2020. Modelling climate change impacts on maize yields under low nitrogen input conditions in sub-Saharan Africa. Global Change Biology, 26(10), 5942-5964 https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.15261
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Darko, E., Nartey, E.K., Adiku, S.G.K., Tettey, A., 2020. Integrating Biochar and Inorganic Fertilizer Improves Productivity and Profitability of Irrigated Rice in Ghana, West Africa. Agronomy, 10, 904. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10060904
  • Freduah, B.S., MacCarthy*, D.S., Adam, M., Ly, M., Ruane, A.C., Timpong-Jones, E.C., Traore, P.S., Boote, K.J., Porter, C., Adiku, S.G.K., 2019. Sensitivity of Maize Yield in Smallholder Systems to Climate Scenarios in Semi-Arid Regions of West Africa: Accounting for Variability in Farm Management Practices. Agronomy, 9, 639. http://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy9100639  
  • Dodor, D.E., Amanor, Y.J., Asamoah-Bediako, A., MacCarthy D.S., Dovie D.B.K., 2019. Kinetics of Carbon Mineralization and Sequestration of Sole and/or Co-amended Biochar and Cattle Manure in a Sandy Soil, Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, http://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2019.1671443
  • MacCarthy, D. S., Agyare, W.A., Vlek, P.L.G., 2018. Evaluation of soil properties of the Sudan Savannah ecological zone of Ghana for crop production. Ghana Journal Agriculture Science. 52, 95-104
  • Kuwornu, J.K.M., Oduro, E., Amegashie, D.P.K., Fening, K.O., Yangyouru, M., MacCarthy, D.S., Amoatey, C., Datta, A., 2018. Cost-benefit analysis of conventional and integrated crop management for vegetable production, International Journal of Vegetable Science, http://doi.org/10.1080/19315260.2018.1457585
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Zougmor´e, R.B., Akponikp`e, P.B.I., Koomson, E., Savadogo, P., Adiku, S.G.K., 2018. Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Different Land-Use Systems: A Case Study of CO2 in the Southern Zone of Ghana. Applied and Environmental Soil Science Volume 2018, https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/1057242
  • Rosenzweig, C., Ruane, A.C., Antle, J., Elliott, E., Ashfaq, M., Ahmad, A.C., Ewert, F., Folberth, C., Hathie, I., Havlik, P., Hoogenboom, G., Lotze-Campen, H., MacCarthy, D.S., Mason-D’Croz D., Contreras, E.M., Müller, C., Perez-Dominguez, I., Phillips, M., Porter, C., Raymundo, R.M., Sands, R.D., Schleussner, C-F., Valdivia, R.O., Valin, H., Wiebe, K., 2018. Coordinating AgMIP data and models across global and regional scales for 1.5°C and 2.0°C assessments. Philosophical Transaction of Royal Society of America. 376: 20160455. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2016.0455
  • Faye, B., Webber, H., Naab J.B., MacCarthy, D.S., Adam, M., Ewert F., Lamers, J.P.A., Schleussner, C-F., Ruane, A., Gessner, U., Hoogenboom, G., Boote, K., Shelia, V., Saeed, F., Wisser, D., Hadir S., Laux P.,Gaiser, T., 2018. Impacts of 1.5 versus 2.0 ◦C on cereal yields in the West African Sudan Savanna. Environmental Research Letters 13 034014. http://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/aaab40
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Kihara, J., Masikati P., Adiku, S.G.K., 2017. Decision support tools for site-specific fertilizer recommendations and agricultural planning in selected countries in sub-Sahara Africa Nutrient Cycling in Agro Ecosystems. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-017-9877-3
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Adiku, S.G.K., Freduah, B.S., Kamara, A.Y., Narh S., Abdulai A.L., 2017. Evaluating maize yield variability and gaps in two agro-ecologies in northern Ghana using a crop simulation model, South African Journal of Plant and Soil, http://doi.org/10.1080/02571862.2017.1354407
  • MacCarthy D.S., Adiku S.G., Freduah B.S., Gbefo, F., Kamara, A.Y., 2017. Using CERES-Maize and ENSO as Decision Support Tools to evaluate climate-sensitive farm management practices for maize production in the northern regions of Ghana. Frontiers Plant Science. 8:31. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.00031
  • MacCarthy, D. S., Akponikpe, P. B. I.  Narh, S., Tegbe, R., 2015. Modeling the effect of seasonal climate variability on the efficiency of mineral fertilization on maize in the coastal savannah of Ghana. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystem, 102:45–64. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-015-9701-x
  • MacCarthy, D. S., Vlek, P.L.G., Fosu, M., 2014. Assessing the influence of land-use change on the variability of soil chemical properties in semi-arid zone of Ghana. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science. 47 (1), 81-93.
  • MacCarthy, D. S., Agyare, W.A., Vlek, P.L.G., Adiku, S.G.K., 2013. Spatial variability of some soil chemical and physical properties of an agricultural landscape. West African Journal of Applied Ecology. 21(2), 47-61.
  • MacCarthy D. S., Adiku S.G.K., Yangyuoru M., 2013. Assessing the Potential Impact of Climate Change on Maize Production in Two Farming Zones of Ghana Using the CERES-Maize Model. Ghana Policy Journal Special Issue: Climate Change in Ghana: Impacts on Agriculture and the policy implications 5, 29-42
  • Agyare, W.A., Freduah B.S., Ofori, E., Kpongor, D.S., Antwi, B.O., 2013. Field and Modelled Maize (Zea Mays) Response to Water Stress at Different Growth Stages. Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Health Sciences. 2(3), 68 - 75.
  • Boateng, E., Yangyuoru M., Breuning-Madsen H. MacCarthy D.S., 2013. Characterization of soil-water retention with coarse fragments in the Densu Basin of Ghana. West African Journal of Applied Ecology. 21(1), 31 - 46.
  • Fosu-Mensah, B.Y. MacCarthy D.S., Vlek, P.L.G. Safo E.Y., 2012. Simulating impact of seasonal climatic variation on the response of maize (Zea mays L.) to inorganic fertilizer in sub-humid Ghana. Nutrient Cycling in Agro Ecosystems, 94, 255-271.
  • MacCarthy, D.S., VlekP.L.G., 2012. Impact of climate change on sorghum production under different nutrient and crop residue management in semi-arid region of Ghana: a modeling perspective. African Crop Science Journal. 20:2, 275-291.
  • Fosu-Mensah B.Y., Vlek P.L.G., MacCarthy D.S., 2012. Farmers’ perception and adaptation to climate change: a case study of Sekyedumase district in Ghana. Environment, Development and Sustainability. 14(4), 495-505. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-012-9339-7
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Vlek P.L.G., Bationo A., Tabo R., Fosu M., 2010. Modeling nutrient and water productivity of sorghum in smallholder farming systems in a semi-arid region of Ghana. Field Crops Research. 118(3), 251-258. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2010.06.005
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Sommer R., Vlek P.L.G., 2009. Modeling the impacts of contrasting nutrient and residue management practices on grain yield of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) in a semi-arid region of Ghana using APSIM. Field Crops Research. 113(2), 105-115. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2009.04.006
  • Asch F, Becker M., Kpongor D.S., 2005.  A quick and efficient screen for resistance to iron toxicity in lowland rice.  Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science.  168, 764-773. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpln.200520540

 

Book Chapter

  • MacCarthy, D. S., Akponikpe, P. B. I., Akinseye, F. M., Ly, M., Timpong-Jones, E. C., Hathie, I. and Adiku, S. G. K. (2023). Modelling the impact of climate change on agriculture in West Africa. Nendel, C. (ed.). Modelling climate change impacts on agricultural systems, pp. 667–712, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK. http://dx.doi.org/10.19103/AS.2022.0115.21
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Adiku, S.G., Kamara A.Y., Freduah, B.S., & Kugbe, J.X. 2022. The Role of Crop Simulation Modeling in Managing Fertilizer Use in Maize Production Systems in Northern Ghana. Enhancing Agricultural Research and Precision Management for Subsistence Farming by Integrating System Models with Experiments, First Edition. Edited by Dennis J. Timlin and Saseendran S. Anapalli. © 2022 American Society of Agronomy, Inc. / Crop Science Society of America, Inc. / Soil Science Society of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Published 2022 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Pg 48-68. DOI: 10.1002/9780891183891.ch04
  • MacCarthy D.S., Hathie I., Freduah B.S., Ly M., Adam M, Ly A., Nenkam A., Traore P.S., Valdivia R.O. 2021. Potential Impacts of Agricultural Intensification and Climate Change on the Livelihoods of Farmers in Nioro, Senegal, West Africa. ICP Series on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Mitigation Vol. 5. Handbook of Climate Change and Agro-ecosystem: Climate Change and Farming System Planning in Africa and South Asia: AgMIP Stakeholder–driven Research, Part 2. Eds Rosenzweig, C.; Mutter C.Z.; Contreras E.M.1-29, https://doi.org/10.1142/9781786348814_0001.
  • Boote K.J., Adam M., Ahmad I., Ahmad S, Cammarano D., Chattha A.A., Claessens L., Dimes J., Durand W., Freduah B.S., Gummadi S., Hargreaves J., Hoogenboom G., Homann-Kee Tui S., Jones J.W., Khaliq T., MacCarthy D.S., Masikati P., McDermid S., Murthy K.D., Nenkam A., Porter C., Ruane A.C., Subash N., Thorburn P., Traore P.S., Vellingiri G., Wajid S.A. 2021.Understanding Differences in Climate Sensitivity Simulations of APSIM and DSSAT Crop Models. ICP Series on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Mitigation Vol. 5. Handbook of Climate Change and Agro-ecosystem: Climate Change and Farming System Planning in Africa and South Asia: AgMIP Stakeholder–driven Research, Part 2. Eds Rosenzweig, C.; Mutter C.Z.; Contreras E.M. 15-46, https://doi.org/10.1142/9781786348791_0002
  • Rosenzweig C., Mutter C.Z., Ruane A.C., Contreras E.M., Boote K.J., Valdivia R.O., Houtkamp_J., MacCarthy D.S., Claessens L., Adhikari R., Durand W., Homann-Kee Tui S., Ahmad A., Subash N. Vellingiri G., Nedumaran S. 2021. AgMIP Regional Integrated Assessments: High-level Findings, Methods, Tools, and Studies (2012–2017). ICP Series on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Mitigation Vol. 5. Handbook of Climate Change and Agro-ecosystem: Climate Change and Farming System Planning in Africa and South Asia: AgMIP Stakeholder–driven Research, Part 1. Eds Rosenzweig, C.; Mutter C.Z.; Contreras E.M. 123-142. https://doi.org/10.1142/9781786348791_0005
  • Valdivia R.O., Homann-Kee Tui S., Antle J.M., Subash N., Singh H., Nedumaran S., Hathie I., Ashfaq M., Nasir J., Vellingiri G., Arunachalam L., Claessens L., MacCarthy D.S., Adiku S., Durand W., Dickson C., Mitter H., Schönhart M. 2021. Representative Agricultural Pathways: A Multi-Scale Foresight Process to Support Transformation and Resilience of Farming Systems. ICP Series on Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation, and Mitigation Vol. 5. Handbook of Climate Change and Agro-ecosystem: Climate Change and Farming System Planning in Africa and South Asia: AgMIP Stakeholder–driven Research, Part 2. Eds Rosenzweig, C.; Mutter C.Z.; Contreras E.M. 47-102, https://doi.org/10.1142/9781786348791_0003.
  • Adiku, S.G.K., Narh S., MacCarthy, D.S., 2019. Climate Change and Soil Productivity in Ghana: Climate Change variability and Biophysical Landuse in Ghana. In (ed) Adiku S.G.K. Afram Publications (Ghana) Ltd. Pp 66-82.
  • Adiku, S.G.K., D.S. MacCarthy Amoatey, C., 2019. Climate Change and Crop Productivity in Ghana: Climate Change variability and Biophysical Landuse in Ghana. In (ed) Adiku S.G.K. Afram Publications (Ghana) Ltd. Pp 83-107.
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Adiku, S.G.K., Freduah B.S., Koomson, E., 2019. Climate Change Impact on Cereal Production in Upper East Region of Ghana: A Simulation Study using AgMIP Protocol: Climate Change variability and Biophysical Landuse in Ghana. In (ed) Adiku S.G.K. Afram Publications (Ghana) Ltd.pp 157-172.
  • Timpong-Jones, E.C. Adiku, S.G.K., MacCarthy D.S., 2019. Climate Change and Dairy Cattle Production in Ghana: Climate Change variability and Biophysical Landuse in Ghana. In (ed) Adiku S.G.K. Afram Publications (Ghana) Ltd.pp188-203
  • Adiku, S.G.K. MacCarthy, D.S., Haithie, I., Diancoumba, M., Freduah, B.S., Amikuzuno, J., Traore, P.C.S., Traore, S., Koomson, E., Agali, A., Lizaso, J.I., Fatondji, D., Adams, M., Tigana, L., Diarra, D.Z., N’diaye, O., Valdiva, R.O., 2015. Climate Change Impacts on West African Agriculture: An Integrated Regional Assessment. In (eds) Rosenzweig C. and Hillel D. Handbook of Climate Change and Agroecosystems: The Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP) Integrated Crop and Economic Assessments – Joint Publication with the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America. Imperial College Press, London, pp.25-73
  • Kihara, J., MacCarthy, D. S., Bationo, A., Koala, S., Hickman, J., Koo, J., Vanya, C. Adiku, S. Beletse Y, Masikate, P, Rao, K.P.C, Mutter C. Z., Rosenzweig, C., Jones W.J., 2015. Perspectives on Climate Effects on Agriculture: The International Efforts of AgMIP in sub-Sahara Africa. In (eds) Rosenzweig C. and Hillel D. Handbook of Climate Change and Agroecosystems: The Agricultural Model Inter-comparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP) Integrated Crop and Economic Assessments – Joint Publication with the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America. Imperial College Press, London, pp.1-23.
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Nyalemegbe, K. K., Yangyuoru, M., Bationo A., 2014. Contributions of soil fertility management research to the production of Cereals in Ghana, 2014. In: Agricultural Research for food security and sustainable livelihoods. Eds Yangyuoru, M., Naazie A., MacCarthy D. S., Nkansah G. O., Torkpo S. K. Physical and Life Science Series No 3. University of Ghana Readers. Didibooks Ghana Ltd, pp. 185-202
  • Yangyuoru M., Mawunya, F.D. MacCarthy, D.S., Aligebam, B.B., 2014. Exploring the potential of vertic soils for sustainable crop production in Ghana. In: Agricultural Research for food security and sustainable livelihoods. Eds Yangyuoru, M., Naazie A., MacCarthy D. S., Nkansah G. O., Torkpo S. K. Physical and Life Science Series No 3. University of Ghana Readers. Didibooks Ghana Ltd, pp. 119-136.
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Vlek, P.L.G., Fosu-Mensah, B.Y., 2012.  The Response of Maize to N Fertilization in a Sub-humid Region of Ghana; Understanding the Processes using a Crop Simulation Model. In: J. Kihara, G. Hoogenboom and A. Bationo (eds.), Improving Soil Fertility Recommendation in Africa using Decision Support for Agro-technological Transfers (DSSAT), DOI 10, 1007/978 – 94 – 007 – 2960 – 5 – 5, Springer Science + Business Media B. V

 

Technical Reports

  • Bua, S., El Mejahed, K., MacCarthy, D., Adogoba, D.S., Kissiedu, I.N., Atakora, W.K., Fosu, M. and Bindraban, P.S., 2020. Yield responses of maize to fertilizers in Ghana (No. 2, p. 3). IFDC FERARI Research Report.
  • Adiku, S.G.K, Debrah-Afanyede, E., Greatrex, H., Zougmore, R., MacCarthy, D.S., 2017. Weather-Index Based Crop Insurance as a Social Adaptation to Climate Change and Variability in the Upper West Region of Ghana; Developing a participatory approach, CCAFS Working Paper no. 189. Copenhagen, Denmark: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). Available online at: www.ccafs.cgiar.org

 

Conference Presentations

  • Nguyen T.H., Freduah B.S., Srivastava A., Naab J., Diancoumba M., MacCarthy D.S., Adiku S.K.G., Webber H., Gaiser T. (2024). Investigating roles of sustainable intensification practices in Ghana cropping systems using crop modelling approaches. Explore opportunities... for managing natural resources and a better life for all. September 11 - 13, 2024. University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Austria.
  • Meier J., Thonfeld F., Heiss N., Gessner U., Diancoumba M., Ayaribil Y., Schuler J., Hoffmann M., Webber H., Graw V., Steinbach S., Dedring N., Rienow A., Tambo E. Kaneypi T., Ndah H.T., Miranda J., Nguyen T., Srivastava A.K., Gaiser T., Tounkara S., Ciss P.N., Tall L., Traoré P.C.S., Mutuku J.M., Nghotchouang C.T.N., Faye K., Daniel Annerose D., Tabalia A., Waithaka L., Busienei L., Hackman K., Yehouenou N., Akoba L.D., Codija A., Sanou C., Diallo B., Ampomah, G., Denton F., Freduah B.S., MacCarthy D., Haruna B., Abdulai A.L. (2024). Co-developing innovations for sustainable land management in West African smallholder farming systems – COINS. Explore opportunities... for managing natural resources and a better life for all. September 11 - 13, 2024. University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Austria.Valdivia, R.O., Antle J.M., Homann Kee-Tui, S., MacCarthy, D., Tall, L., Ruane, A., Rosenzweig, C. (2024). Representative Agricultural Pathways: A Multi-Scale Foresight Process to Support Transformation and Resilience of Farming Systems: Reframing Food Futures: Making Foresight Transformation. 4th Global Foresight4Food Workshop. June 3-7, 2024. BRAC CDM Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Kassim Y.B., Stomph J., Struik P.C., MacCarthy D.S., Bindraban P., Chirinda N. (2024). Soil organic matter influences the response of soybean to fertilization. The 9th International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter, 26 May 2024 – 31 May 2024, Morocco.
  • Guarin, J., MacCarthy, D., Castellano, A., Freduah, B., Jägermeyr, J., Karl, K., Leal, E.M., Narh, S., Rosenzweig, C., Ruane, A.C. and Wesley, G., 2023. Modeling the Productivity of Opportunity Crops across Africa under Climate Change in Support of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils. AGU23, San Francisco, USA, 11-15th December, 2023.
  • Rosenzweig, C., MacCarthy, D. and Ruane, A. (2023). Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Opportunity Crops: VACS Phase 2. Cynthia Alex Ruane, and Dilys MacCarthy Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) Phase 2 Workshop, Rockefeller Foundation Head Office, New York, USA, November 28-29, 2023
  • Dilys S. MacCarthy. 2023. Resilience and Sustainability of Sorghum productivity in the face of Climate Change: Case of West Africa. Global Sorghum conference, Key note Speaker “Resiliency and Sustainability in the face of climate change”. The Corum Event Center, Montpelier, France, June 8, 2023.
  • Dilys S. MacCarthy. 2023. Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils: AgMIP Scope of Work. United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Phase I Workshop. Rome, Italy, 18th -19th May, 2023.
  • Uwe Grewer, Peter deVoil, Dilys MacCarthy, Daniel Rodriguez. 2022. Potentials and limits of early-maturing varieties to reduce climate-risks of smallholder intensification pathways for maize in Ghana. A study of GxExM interactions. The 7th Congress on plant production in water-limited environments. Interdrought 2022. King Fahd Hotel, Dakar, Senegal. 28th November – 2nd December, 2022.
  • Uwe Grewer, Peter deVoil, Dilys MacCarthy, Daniel Rodriguez. 2022. Potentials and limits of early-maturing varieties to reduce climate-risks of smallholder intensification pathways. 7th International Farming Systems Design Workshop. Designing climate smart agricultural systems for a sustainable transformation in the Agri-Food Systems of the Dry Areas. 30 October – 3 November 2022, Marrakech, Morocco.
  • Yanore, S.A. Adiku, S.G.K., MacCarthy, D.S., Dodor, D.E., Nyasapoh, J.B.A. 2022. Biochar improved gravelly soil water and fertiliser use efficiency and the yield of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum). "Can agroecological farming feed the world? Farmers' and academia's views" Tropentag, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Czech Republic. September 14-16, 2022.
  • Hoogenboom, G., Joshi, V.R., Porter, C.H., MacCarthy, D.S., Mutter, C.Z. 2021. Extending Point-Based Simulations to Gridded Simulations for Climate Change Assessment [Abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT. https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2021am/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/138942 November 07-11, 2021.
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Clottey, J., Valdivia, R.O., Adiku, S.G.K., Anaglo, J.N., Traore, P.C.S., Adam, M. 2021. Climate Change Impact on Livelihoods of Smallholders Under Current and Future Agricultural Production Systems in Semi-Arid Ghana [Abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT. https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2021am/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/138851. November 07-11, 2021.
  • MacCarthy D.S., Clottey J., Anaglo J., Adiku S., Valdivia R. 2021. Climate change vs Food system, the case of Navrongo, Ghana. Oral presentation: Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems Summit. Rome, Italy. July, 26-28, 2021.
  • Yanore S.A., Adiku S.G.K., MacCarthy D. S., Dodor D.E., 2020. Gravel Content of Soil Impact on Water Use, Growth and Yield of Pearl Millet. Oral Presentation at Tropentag, 2020 virtual conference, Theme: 'Food and nutrition security and its resilience to global crises'. September 9-11, 2020.
  • Kpadounu G.E., Adiku S.G.K., MacCarthy D.S., 2020. Prediction of Soil Erosion under Three Tillage Systems Using RUSLE and GUEST Models. Poster Presentation at Tropentag, 2020 virtual conference. Theme: 'Food and nutrition security and its resilience to global crises'. September 9-11, 2020.
  • MacCarthy D.S., Freduah B.S., Adiku S.G.K., Adam M., Ly M., Porter C., 2020. Impact of Climate scenarios on the yields of cereals among farms in Nioro, Senegal and Navrongo, Ghana, West Africa. In Abstracts: Crop Modelling for the Future; Crop Modelling and Food Security under Global Change. Feb. 3 – 5, 2020. Le Corum Conference Center, Montpellier, France.
  • Falconnier G.N., Corbeels M., Boote K.J., Ruane A., Whitbread A.M., Adam M, Affholder F., Ahuja L.R., Alou I.N., Amouzou K.A., Saseendran S.A., Baron C., Basso B., Baudron F., Bertuzzi P., Challinor A.J., Chen Y, Deryng D., Elasayed M.L., Faye B., Folorunso A., Gaiser T., Galdos M., Gayler S., Gerardeaux E., Giner M., Grant B., Hoogenboom G., Ibrahim E.S., Justes E., Kamali B., Kersebaum K.C., Kim S.H., Laan M. van der, Leroux L., Lizaso J.I.,
  • MacCarthy D.S., Maestrini B., Meier E.A., Mequanint F., Ndoli A., Nendel C., Porter C.H., Priesack E., Ripoche D., Sida T., Singh U., Smith W., Srivastava A., Sumit S., Tao F., Thorburn P.J., Timlin D., Traore B., Twine T., Webber H., 2020. Model predictions of climate change impacts on maize yields in low-nitrogen conditions in Africa. In Abstracts: Crop Modelling for the Future; Crop Modelling and Food Security under Global Change. Feb. 3 – 5, 2020. Le Corum Conference Center, Montpellier, France.
  • Faye B., Webber H., Naab J.B., MacCarthy D.S., Adam M., Ewert F., Lamers J.P.A., Schleussner C-F., Ruane A.C., Gessner U., Hoogenboom G., Boote K., Vakhtang S., Fahad S., Wisser D., Hadir Sofia, Laux P., Gaiser T., 2018. Effect of Intensification of Crop Management on Cereal Crop Yields under 1.5°C and 2.0°C Global Warming in the West African Sudan Savannah. In: Tropentag 2018: Global food security and food safety: the role of universities. Tielkes, E. (ed.). Weikersheim: Margraf Publishers GmbH, Résumé, pp. 617-618. ISBN 978-3-8236-1760-0 Tropentag 2018: Global Food Security and Food Safety: The role of universities. 20, Gand, Belgique, 17 September 2018/19 September 2018.                                                                                               
  • Anaglo J.N., MacCarthy D.S., Adiku S.G.K., 2019. Development of a Climate-Sensitive Representative Agricultural Pathways (RAPs) for Ghana: Stakeholder Interactions. Adebayo, K, Anaglo, JN., Osuntade, B.O & Adeuyi, O.O. (Eds). Proceedings of the Sustainable Livelihoods and Development Network for Africa (SLIDEN Africa), pp. 244 – 251. African Development beyond Slogans: New approaches and sustainable outcomes. March 2019, Accra, Ghana.
  • Porter, C.H., MacCarthy, D., Raymundo, R., Freduah, B.S., Grewer, U., Adiku, S.G.K., Hoogenboom, G., 2018. Long Term Simulations to Assess Crop Management Sustainability Under Climate Change and Adaptation in West Africa. ASA, CSSA, and CSA International Annual Meeting. 6th November, 2018, Baltimore, MD, USA.                                                                             
  • MacCarthy D.S., Adiku S.G.K., Freduah S.B., Adam M., Ly M., Hathie I., Traoré S., 2018. Climate change impact on the yields of cereals in smallholder settings in West Africa: The case of Nioro, Senegal and Navrongo, Ghana. In: Abstracts of the 7th AgMIP Global Workshop. IICA. San José : IICA, Résumé, pp. 39-40. AgMIP Global Workshop. 7, San José, Costa Rica, 24 April 2018/26 April 2018. http://www.iica.int/en/events/7th-agmip-global-workshop
  • Hathie I., MacCarthy D.S., Valdivia R., Antle J., Adam M., Adiku S.G.K., 2018. Climate change impacts on current and future agricultural systems in the semi-arid regions of West Africa. In: Abstracts of the 7th AgMIP Global Workshop. IICA. San José: IICA, Résumé, p. 27. AgMIP Global Workshop. 7, San José, Costa Rica, 24 April 2018/26 April 2018.http://www.iica.int/en/events/7th-agmip-global-workshop.
  • Hathie, I., MacCarthy, D.S., Valdivia, R., Antle, J., Adam, M., 2017. Trade policy implications of climate change impacts on current and future agricultural systems in the semi-arid regions of West Africa. International Technical Conference on Climate Change, Agricultural Trade and Food Security. 15-17. November 2017. FAO, Rome, Italy.
  • Boote, K.J., Dimes, J., Hargreaves, J., Thorburn, P.J. Porter, C., Jones, J.W., MacCarthy, D., Durand, W., Cammarano, D., Masikati, P., Gummadi, S., Murthy, D., McDermid, S., 2017. Interpreting APSIM and DSSAT Maize Model Responses to Carbon Dioxide, Temperature, Water, and Nitrogen Under Degraded Soil Conditions. ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meetings. 23 October, 2017, Tampa, USA.
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Adiku S.G.K, Freduah B.S., Kamara, A.Y., 2017. Matching maize varieties to soils and climatic conditions under variable N fertilization in northern Ghana using a crop simulation model. SARD-SC Maize Conference. “Improving Maize Value Chain for Transformational Impact” Presentation made at Livingstone, Zambia, 15th – 18th May 2017.
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Freduah B.S., Hathie I., Ly M., Ly A., Adams M., Adiku, S.G.K., 2017. Assessment of climate change impact on livelihoods of Smallholder farmers in semi-arid West Africa. AgMIP-IIASA International Workshop. Rapid Assessment of Agriculture in a 1.5 C World. 12 – 14 June, 2017. Laxenburg, Austria.
  • Owoade, F.M., Adiku, S.G.K., Atkinson, C.J., Kolawole, G.O., MacCarthy, D.S., Narh S., 2017. Residue retention practices for carbon sequestration in some Ghanaian soils: a survey of willingness towards climate change mitigation. In: Proceedings of the international conference on climate change and sustainable development in Africa (ICCCSDA): climate change and sustainable development: strengthening Africa’s adaptive capacity. 25–28 July 2017, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana,
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Agyare, W.A., 2013. Evaluation of selected soil parameters critical for sorghum production in semi-arid Ghana. 27th Soil Science Society of East Africa and 6th Africa Soil Science Society International Conference Theme: “Transforming rural livelihoods in Africa: How can land and water management contribute to enhanced food security and address climate change adaptation and mitigation?” October, 21st – 25th, 2013, Hotel Cathy, Nakuru, Kenya.
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Diancoumba, M., Freduah, B.S., Adiku, S.G.K., Agali, A., Hathie, I, Lizaso, J., Fatondji, D., Adams, M., Tigana, L., Koomson, E., Traore, P.C.S., Traore, S., Amikuzuno, J., Naab, J.B., Diarra, D.Z., Sarr, B., N’diaye, O., Sanon, M., 2013. An Integrated Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Crop Production in the Nioro du Rip Basin of Senegal I: Crop Modelling. Poster presented at the 4th Global AgMIP Workshop. 28 – 30th November, 2013. University of Columbia, New York, USA.
  • Hathie, I, Amikuzuno, J., MacCarthy, D.S., Diancoumba, M., Freduah, B.S., Adiku, S.G.K., Agali, A., Lizaso, J., Fatondji, D., Adams, M., Tigana, L., Koomson, E., Traore, P.C.S., Traore, S., Diarra, D.Z. Naab, J.B., Sarr, B., N’diaye, O., Sanon, M., 2013. Economic Impacts of climate change on farmers in Nioro du Rip, Senegal: An integrated assessment. Poster presented at the 4th Global AgMIP Workshop. 28 – 30th November, 2013. University of Columbia, New York, USA.
  • MacCarthy, D.S., Vlek P.L.G., 2012. Modeling the impact of projected climate change on sorghum production under different nutrient and crop residue management in semi-arid Ghana. (Agricultural Model Inter-comparison and Improvement Project on Climate Change) Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Workshop, Fairmont Mt. Kenya Resort, Kenya. January 16-20, 2012. (Poster presentation)
  • MacCarthy D.S., Vlek P.L.G., 2012. The response of maize to N fertilization in a sub-humid region of Ghana; understanding the processes using a crop simulation model. (Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project on Climate Change) Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Workshop, January 16-20, 2012. Fairmont Mt.                Kenya Resort, Kenya. (Poster presentation).
  • Diancoumba M., MacCarthy D.S., Adiku S.G.K., Traore P.C.S, Adam M., Alhassane A., Amikuzuno J., Diarra D.Z., Doubedji F., Hathie I., Lizaso J.I., Naab J.B., Ndiaye O., Sanon M., Sarr B., Traore S.B., 2012. Inter-comparison of Simulated baseline millet yields using three crop models: Nioro fast-track.  Agricultural Models Inter-comparison Project 2012 Global Workshop.  October 10th-12th, Rome, Italy. (Poster presentation).
  • Koo J, Kihara J, Hickman J, MacCarthy D.S., Vanya C., Mangisoni J., Yeboah E., Azzarri C., 2012. Exploring Uncertainties Associated with Scaling Crop Systems Modelling Results from points to Region in Sub-Saharan Africa. .      Agricultural Models Inter-comparison Project 2012 Global Workshop.  October 10th-12th, Rome, Italy. (Poster presentation).
  • Kpongor D.S., Tabo R., Bationo A., Fosu M., Vlek, P.L.G., 2008. Simulating sorghum yield response to mineral fertilizer in the Semi-Arid northern Ghana. International Forum on Water Productivity (IFWP). November, 11-15, 2008, Adis-ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Kpongor, D.S., Agyare, W. Fosu, M., Kantoh, R., 2008. Potential impact of climate change on food production in semi-arid region of Ghana. (The case Sorghum in Upper East region). April 1-2, 2008. Presented at a GLOWA-Volta Workshop, Bolgatanga, Ghana.
  • Agyare W.A., Fosu M., Kpongor D.S., Dwomo O., Dedzoe C. D., Vlek, P.L.G., 2008. Soil nutrient status and their spatial variability, and potential impact of climate change on food production in Volta basin of Ghana. International Conference on Global Change and Water Resources in West Africa. The German-African GLOWA Projects. August 25 – August 28, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  • Kpongor D.S., Vlek P.L.G., Sommer, R., 2006.      Poster presentation; “Modeling the grain yield of Sorghum in response to mineral fertilizer in semi-arid region of Ghana”.  Deutcher Tropentag.  October 2006.  Bonn, Germany.
  • Kpongor D.S., Becker M., Vlek, P.L.G., 2003.      Poster Presentation. Developing a Standardized Procedure to Screen Lowland Rice (oryza sativa) seedlings for tolerance to iron toxicity.  Deutscher Tropentag, October 2003, Gottingen, Germany.