SA's water crisis | New app forecasts farms' water needs

PRETORIA - South Africa is a water-scarce country, with 60% of its water used by farmers.

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The Water Research Commission commissioned the CSIR to develop a tool that forecasts the water requirements of farmers, from 1 to 7 days in advance.

Research manager at the Commission, Professor Sylvester Mpandeli spoke to eNCA.