Category: Drought
2019 Agricultural water allocations (WCWSS)
The allocations, done in November every year, calculate how much water will be allocated to the agricultural sector, depending on dam levels. Agriculture in the Western Cape Water Supply System... Read more about '2019 Agricultural water allocations (WCWSS)'...
First solar-powered desalination plant launched in WC
The Western Cape government and France has on Monday launched the first solar powered desalination plant in the Hessequa Municipality. The plant will initially provide 10,000 litres of water per day... Read more about 'First solar-powered desalination plant launched in WC'...
SA wine industry increases research in climate change adaptation
This article by Bizcommunity shows what the SA wine sector is focusing research on in order to make the industry more resilient to climate change. This includes research into:
smart-agri tools
drought...
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Drought Policy Brief 2018
Drought Policy Brief 2018
The Drought Policy Brief identifies the macro economic impact of the drought on Western Cape agriculture sector. The study was done by the Western Cape Department of...
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Open Innovation Challenge
Open innovation challenge: ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA,Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), Silicon Cape and RIIS have partnered in order to run an open innovation challenge to address the water challenge facing the agriculture sector. Submissions from entrepreneurs,... Read more about 'Open Innovation Challenge'...
Drought Fact Sheet
Drought Fact Sheet for Agriculture - December 2017The Fact Sheet includes information on the climatological and hydrological situation, and impacts on the vegetation, crop and livestock farming, jobs, the food... Read more about ' '...
OVERBERG: PREPARE FOR A TOUGH FIRE SEASON
The Overberg District and the Overstrand Local Municipalities are preparing for a challenging fire season.
Read more about their proactive activities here.
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