South Africa Faces Critical Groundwater Shortage Threatening Irrigation

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•South Africa uses two-thirds of its irrigation water from underground sources.
•Groundwater levels have been falling steadily in key agricultural regions.
•Irrigation is vital for South Africa's food production and rural livelihoods.

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▸If South African authorities implement large-scale groundwater recharge and conservation programs then the depletion rate could slow, helping sustain irrigation and protect agricultural output.

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Groundwater shortages threaten crop yields, potentially reducing revenues for firms reliant on irrigation.

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AFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)GROUNDWATER DECLINE: SA draws 66% of its irrigation water from the ground and it is running out

South Africa currently relies on groundwater for 66% of its irrigation water, but these reserves are rapidly depleting. This decline poses a serious risk to the country's agricultural productivity and food security, affecting farmers and consumers nationwide. The shortage may lead to reduced crop yields and increased water stress in rural communities dependent on farming.