Supported self-supply & community managed water systems
Derick Du Toit, Tebogo Mathebula, Thembhani Mabunda and Basani Ngobeni
The Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) guidelines are designed for smallholder farmers, agricultural practitioners, and policymakers who aim to enhance agricultural productivity while adapting to climate change. These guidelines emphasize the need for sustainable farming practices at the farm and household levels, ensuring the long-term viability of agriculture and the natural environment. Key principles include promoting diversity in crops and livestock, creating synergies between farming activities, enhancing efficiency in resource use, building resilience to climate shocks, recycling nutrients, and incorporating human and social values into farming. Additionally, the guidelines advocate for responsible governance and the promotion of circular economies within agricultural communities.