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Dr. Mphekgo Maila
Senior Manager: Research

Email: MailaM@arc.agric.za
Tel: +27 (0)12 310 2648
Fax: +27 (0)12 323 1157

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Soil, Climate and Water business unit follows a holistic approach towards natural resources utilisation​ and conservation. It therefore promotes and collaborates in multi-institutional, cross-se​ctoral, bilateral and multi-lateral research tea​ms. Its researche​rs are trained and experienced in project management and planning, and in teamwork.​

This business unit has a proud history of successful formal agreements with national and international initiatives, and actively participates in formal ARC cooperation agreements with other countries. It hosts international and national symposia and is experienced in facilitating workshops and problem analysis.

RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

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AGROMETEOROLOGY

This programme focuses on the use of weather and climate information and monitoring for the forecast and prediction of the weather elements that have direct relevance on agricultural planning and the protection of crop, forest and livestock. The Agro-Climate Network & Databank is maintained as a national asset.

VMAT - Vundisa Manure Application Tool is used to Calculate Manure Requirements for Vegetables. It was developed by Zibuyile Dlamini, Prof Sue Walker, Sthembiso Fakude, and Dr Betsie le Roux (Univ. Pretoria), under a Water Research Commission (WRC) project K5/2823 entitled “Evaluation of the management and impact of the quantity and quality of water for new Agri-Parks in selected provinces of South Africa.”

​​~~ Agrometeorology Reports  |  Agrometeorology Activitities ~~​​

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Contact detail:  Research Team Manager: Dr Mokhele Moeletsi, 
E-mail: MoeletsiM@arc.agric.za, Tel: +27 (0)12 310 2537​​


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GEOINFORMATICS

This programme focuses on applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Earth Observation (EO)/Remote Sensing research and provides leadership in applied GIS products, solutions, and decision support systems for agriculture and natural resources management. 

The Coarse Resolution Satellite Image Archive and Information Database is maintained as a national asset.

~~ ​​Geoinfor​mation Science Activities​ ~~

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Contact detail:​  
Principal Researcher: Prof Chirima
E-mail: ​ChirimaJ@arc.agric.za, Tel: +27 (0)12 310 2672​


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This programme focuses on providing accredited laboratory testing and analytical services for soil, water, plants and related materials. The laboratory performs physical, chemical and biological analyses to support agricultural research, environmental management, government, industry and the agricultural sector.

​​~~  Analytical S​ervices | Microbiology and ​Environmental Biotechnology Research ~~​


Contact detail: 
Laboratory Manager: ​Ms Zanele Hlam 
E-mail: hlamz@arc.agric.za, Tel. +27 12 310 258931


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WATER SC​IENCE​
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This programme uses a holistic approach in research and technology development to promote efficient and productive use of water, as well as the improvement and protection of water quality, in order to contribute to sustainable agriculture, environmental quality and socio-economic well-being.

​​~~ Water Science Activities ~~


​Contact detail: ​​ 
Research Team Manager: Dr. Althea Grundling  
E-mail: Althea@arc.agric.za, Tel: +27 (0)12 310 2561​



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SOIL SCIENCE

The programme focuses on soil as a vital natural resource, encompassing its formation, classification, mapping, and physical, chemical, biological and fertility properties to support the sustainable use and management of soils. The Soil Information System is maintained as a national asset.


​​~~ Soil Science Activities | Microbiology and ​Environmental Biotechnology Research ~~​


Contact detail: 
Research Team  Manager: ​Dr Goodman Jezile 
E-mail: JezileG@arc.agric.za, Tel. +27 12 310 2589​​




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The strength of the Soil, Climate and Water business unit lies in its multidisciplinary​ approach, scientific excellence, breadth and depth of scientific and technological skills, and in its capacity to draw on a wide range of key disciplines required to provide holistic, innovative solutions to clients with respect to sustainable land use, the conservation of the natural resources and environm​ental quality. Soil, Climate and Water (SCW) is the oldest of the eleven campuses of the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) of South Africa. ARC-SCW was established in 1902 and celebrated its Centenary during 2002. This business unit functions under the ARC Core Business Division: Research and Innovation Systems. As reflected in its name, Soil, Climate and Water's mandate concerns the sustainable and integrated use and management of the natural resources soil, climate and water.​

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​POSTAL ADDRESS

ARC-ISCW,  Private Bag X79,  Pretoria, 0001


GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Tel: +27 (0)12 310 2500  ~  Fax: +27 (0)12 323 1157

E-Mail: MfantaS@arc.agric.za


PHYSICAL ADDRESS

ARC-ISCW,  600 Belvedere Street,  Arcadia, 0083


​GPS COORDINATES

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