Smallholder irrigation schemes in South Africa: A review of knowledge generated by the Water Research Commission

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作者：
van Averbeke, W. [1 ]
Denison, J. [2 ]
Mnkeni, P. N. S. [3 ]
机构：
[1] Tshwane Univ Technol, Dept Crop Sci, Ctr Organ & Smallholder Agr, ZA-0001 Pretoria, South Africa
[2] Rhodes Univ, Dept Geog, ZA-6140 Grahamstown, South Africa
[3] Univ Ft Hare, Dept Agron, ZA-5700 Alice, South Africa
来源：
WATER SA | 2011年 / 37卷 / 05期
关键词：
smallholder; irrigation scheme; plot size; technology; livelihoods; farmer support; institutions; organisations; revitalisation; management; NORTH-WEST PROVINCE; FARM SIZE; PRODUCTIVITY; DETERMINANTS; AGRICULTURE; MANAGEMENT; MARKETS;
D O I：
10.4314/wsa.v37i5.17
中图分类号：
TV21 [水资源调查与水利规划];
学科分类号：
081501 ;
摘要：
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.
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页码：797 / 808
页数：12
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