The materials on this page are free to download and use. See our Catch, Use and Store Water page for examples of where this information can be applied. The Digital Tool below will aid access to specific information in the WRC materials.

A Guide to Using Community Radio and Community Newspapers for Sharing the WRC Rainwater Harvesting and Conservation Materials and Information.

Options raised during discussions with representatives from various Agricultural Colleges.

Development of a comprehensive learning package for education on the application of water harvesting and conservation.

Technical Manual (1st part)

Technical Manual (2nd part) and Farmer Handouts.

Facilitation and Assessment Guide for the Technical Manual.

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Facilitation Manual

Facilitation and Assessment Guide for the Facilitation Manual.

Rural Realities and Homestead Food Gardening Options

Facilitation of Home Food Gardening

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Living and Eating Well

Diversifying Food Production in Homestead Food Gardening

Garden and Homestead Water Management for Food Gardening

Soil Fertility Management: Optimising the Productivity of Soil and Water

Income Opportunities from Homestead Food Gardening

To share their knowledge and experiences and develop new skills in the use of rainwater for food production.

Ch2.1 Farmer Experimentation
Ch3.1 Living and Eating Well
Ch3.2 The 10 Food-Based Guidelines
Ch3.3 What Did We Eat Today
Ch3.4 Planting Plan
Ch4.1 Mixed Cropping
Ch4.2 Crop Rotation
Ch4.3 Pest and Disease Management
Ch4.4 Wind and Frost Protection
Ch4.5 Seed Saving
Ch4.6 Fruit Production
Ch4.7 Tower Gardens
Ch5.1 Saving and Using Water
Ch5.2 Homestead Irrigation Techniques
Ch6.1 Improving Your Soil
Ch6.2 Mulching
Ch6.3 Brews for Plant Nutrition
Ch6.4 Making Trench Beds
Ch6.5 Seedling Production

Ch2.1 Farmer Experimentation
Ch3.1 Living and Eating Well
Ch4.1 Mixed Cropping
Ch4.2 Crop Rotation
Ch4.3 Pest and Disease Management
Ch4.4 Wind and Frost Protection
Ch4.5 Seed Saving
Ch4.6 Fruit Production
Ch5.1 Saving and Using Water
Ch5.2 Homestead Irrigation Techniques
Ch6.1 Improving Your Soil
Ch6.2 Mulching
Ch6.3 Brews for Plant Nutrition
Ch6.4 Seedling Production

Ch2.1 Farmer Experimentation
Ch3.1 Living and Eating Well
Ch3.2 The 10 Food-Based Guidelines
Ch3.3 What Did We Eat Today
Ch3.4 Planting Plan
Ch4.1 Mixed Cropping
Ch4.2 Crop Rotation
Ch4.3 Pest and Disease Management
Ch4.5 Seed Saving
Ch4.6 Fruit Production
Ch4.7 Tower Gardens
Ch5.1 Saving and Using Water
Ch6.1 Improving your soil
Ch6.2 Mulching
Ch6.3 Brews for Plant Nutrition
Ch6.4 Making Trench Beds
Ch6.5 Seedling Production

Aquaculture for small scale farmers and household food growers in South Africa

Infield rainwater harvesting (IRWH) or ʻAmadanyanaʼ; roof water harvesting

Seed and seedling production, soil preparation, fertiliser requirements and application, crop management, water requirements, common
pests and diseases and their control, harvesting irrigation and water use.

Sustainable use of greywater for small-scale farmers and household food growers in South Africa.

In-Field Rainwater Harvesting

Domestic rainwater harvesting, surveying and planning, mapping of the homestead.