Smallholder irrigation schemes in South Africa
A review of knowledge generated by the Water Research Commission
The status and characteristics of the 302 smallholder irrigation schemes found in South Africa are discussed and knowledge on South African smallholder irrigation schemes generated by the Water Research Commission (WRC) over a period of nearly 20 years is reviewed. Themes covered include planning, design and technology; plot-holders and their livelihoods; institutions and organisations; support services; agronomic practices; and revitalisation. The availability of guidelines on most of these aspects is highlighted. Gaps in the knowledge of social, human and economic aspects of smallholder irrigation schemes are pointed out.
Title of publication: Water SA
المجلد: 37
الإصدار: 5
ISSN: 0378-4738
المؤلف: J Denison, PNS Mnkeni
مؤلفين آخرين: W van Averbeke
المنظمة: Tshwane University of Technology
السنة: 2011
البلد/البلدان: South Africa
التغطية الجغرافية: أفريقيا
النوع: مقال صحفي
النص الكامل متاح على: http://www.ajol.info/index.php/wsa/article/download/72848/61754
لغة المحتوى: English