The integrated MyCanesim® system was demonstrated to, and results discussed with, commercial and small-scale farmers and extension specialists during a series of workshops held in Mtubatuba (24 July 2012), Malelane and Komatipoort (25–26 April 2012). Before the workshops took place, farmers received guidelines via e-mail on how to access and view the MyCanesim® outputs (14 February 2012). At the meetings, each farmer was provided a booklet with instructions and set of simulation outputs (reports) for their respective fields, showing graphs of ASWC and rainfall, as well as expected yields.
In some cases the information clearly showed consistent over-irrigation (for example field G1 shown in Fig. 6) and in one case it showed severe crop stress and yield loss due to under-irrigation (field 17, Fig. 7). In the case of field 1 (Fig. 8), there was sufficient rain for most of the season, warranting minimal irrigation.