SOUTH AFRICA MICRO IRRIGATION SYSTEMS MARKET

South Africa Micro Irrigation Systems Market is projected to grow at a steady growth rate in the coming years owing to the government support and commitment to promote the adoption of modern micro irrigation systems in the country.

Major South Africa Micro Irrigation Systems Market Drivers and Emerging Trends

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has been in charge of guiding irrigation practices in South Africa and to promote the efficient growth and modernization of micro irrigation systems and water management in the country. The department formulated the Irrigation Strategy for South Africa which established guidelines for institutional reform and protocols for allocating public investments to irrigation initiatives. The irrigation framework aims to expand South Africa’s irrigated land by over 50 percent in the next decade or two through the revitalization of small-scale agricultural irrigation schemes throughout the country, with an estimated budget of USD 1 billion. The strategy aims to achieve objectives such as organizational arrangements, irrigation research and consultation, rehabilitation, and improved water use efficiency and management.

In addition, the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry is accountable for developing and implementing policy on water resources in South Africa while overseeing local government water services. The Second National Water Resource Strategy in South Africa also includes irrigation and highlights the importance of groundwater expansion and supervision, rainwater collection, importing products with high water requirements, and managing infrastructure.

The other factor supporting the growth of South Africa micro irrigation systems market is the participation and support from the civil society, non-profit organizations, and private sectors in the country. The non-profit organization Association for Water and Rural Development promotes active participation of civil society in conservation and governance of water resources and biodiversity. In addition, The South African Irrigation Institute focuses on encouraging better designs, methods, equipment, and management to optimize irrigation water use and related resources. Meanwhile, the private sector holds a significant role in overseeing water resources in South Africa, particularly in irrigation, where it takes the lead in innovating new technologies for irrigation and also agronomy practices. Irritech Agencies International, for example, is an expert irrigation company with extensive operations across the African region and offers irrigation services including irrigation design, administrative support, spare part sales, and on-site technical services, maintenance, and repair. Irritech works alongside other companies such as Valley and NETAFIM to provide various types of micro irrigation systems.

Despite South Africa’s robust institutional frameworks reflect its commitment to enhancing irrigation adoption, water scarcity and lack of infrastructure can further hamper the growth of South Africa micro irrigation systems market.

Segments covered in the Report:

The South Africa micro irrigation systems market has been segmented on the basis of type and crop type. Based on the type the market is segmented into drip & micro sprinkler. Based on the crop type the market is segmented into orchard crops, field crops & vegetables & others.

Market Segmentation

South Africa Micro Irrigation Systems Market by Type

• • Drip
  • Micro Sprinkler

South Africa Micro Irrigation Systems Market by Crop Type

• • Orchard Crops
  • Field Crops & Vegetables
  • Others