THE FUSE

Subsistence farmers rely heavily on freshwater sources for irrigation. Climate change has intensified water scarcity in many regions, making it increasingly difficult to maintain consistent crop production. “To offset the pressure on water resources, we need alternative water sources for smallholder production to enhance household food security,” said Ms Savanna Moodley from the Directorate: Water Use and Irrigation Development. She shared these insights during a two-day Provincial Dialogue on Climate Smart Agriculture held at Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge in North West.