By Tshifiwa Muifha
Participating farmers received cutting-edge Wetting Front Detectors and Chameleon sensors to monitor real-time crop moisture needs and water salinity, while Extension officers were simultaneously outfitted with electrical conductivity (EC) meters to deliver ongoing technical support.
In a decisive move toward sustainable and cost-effective farming, the National Department of Agriculture and the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) have launched hands-on training for irrigation scheduling tools at Madzivhandila College of Agriculture in the Vhembe District.
The joint initiative targeted both Agricultural Advisors and local farmers, equipping them with the precision skills required to optimize soil moisture, streamline fertilizer application, and drastically cut input costs.
To bridge the gap between theory and action, participating farmers received cutting-edge Wetting Front Detectors and Chameleon sensors to monitor real-time crop moisture needs and water salinity. Extension officers were simultaneously outfitted with electrical conductivity (EC) meters to deliver ongoing technical support.
Praising the intervention, Mr. Television Maluleke of the Vision Family Cooperative urged fellow growers to leverage these government resources to elevate local productivity and prevent water wastage.
By empowering communities with actionable data and modern technology, LDARD and the National Department of Agriculture are securing a resilient, water-smart future for South African agriculture.
Mr. Television Maluleke of the Vision Family Cooperative urged fellow growers to leverage these government resources to elevate local productivity and prevent water wastage.
