The objective of the study was to incorporate near real-time
field recordings of soil water content into the MyCanesim system
and to evaluate its use for supporting irrigation management in 15
sugarcane fields in the Mpumalanga and Kwazulu-Natal provinces
of South Africa. The value of correcting simulated ASWC for
reviewing irrigation practices and for guiding irrigation scheduling,
were assessed with participating farmers. The system was also
used to assess irrigation and agronomic management on these
fields using simulated and observed data.