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The research aims to develop an integrated framework for managing water resources in South Africa's agricultural landscapes.

February 25, 2026Open Access

Integrated Watershed Framework for Sustainable Agriculture and Water Supply in South Africa: A Theoretical Perspective

Key Points

The research aims to develop an integrated framework for managing water resources in South Africa's agricultural landscapes.
Integrate hydrological modelling with socioeconomic data
Predict water availability and demand under varying conditions
Require collaboration between government, farmers, and communities
Follow an empirical specification for analysis
Demonstrated the importance of balancing environmental, social, and economic needs
Identified prediction capabilities of water resources under different conditions
Highlighted the role of stakeholder collaboration in effective management

Abstract

Integrated watershed management (IWM) is a holistic approach to managing water resources in complex landscapes, aimed at balancing environmental, social, and economic needs. Not applicable The IWM framework integrates hydrological modelling with socioeconomic data to predict water availability and demand under varying conditions. Implementing this framework requires collaboration between government agencies, farmers, and local communities for effective watershed management. The empirical specification follows Y=₀+^ X+, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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