Overview of Irrigation in South Africa (longer version)
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Resource ID
11009
Access
Open
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Photo Credit/Author/Presenter
Inga Jacob-Mata - Regional Representative, Southern Africa/IWMI; Felix Reinders / President Honoraire, International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage ; Olga Nkona / Engineering Farmer ; Mary Jean Gabriel - Director, Land Reform and Rural Development
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Date
24 January 22
Country
South Africa
Vedio URL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcMYUm48LWk
Summary
An overview of the key challenges and opportunities for irrigation management in South Africa today.