Improved decision-making on irrigation farming in arid zones using a system dynamics model

CITATION: De Wit, M. & Crookes, D. J. 2013. Improved decision-making on irrigation farming in arid zones using a system dynamics model. South African Journal of Science, 109(11/12), Art. #2013-0191, doi:10.1590/sajs.2013/20130191.

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