SmartWater SA is a fully-featured smart irrigation management prototype tailored for the unique environmental and agricultural needs of South African farmers. Designed with bold visuals, local crop data, and real-time weather insights, the app helps farmers optimize water usage, reduce costs, and boost crop yields.
# Smart Irrigation Scheduler – South African Agriculture
**Smart Irrigation Scheduler** is a web-based application designed to help South African farmers manage their irrigation more efficiently, reduce water usage, and increase crop yield through intelligent scheduling and data-driven recommendations.
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## Project Overview
This platform empowers farmers to make better irrigation decisions by integrating crop data, weather conditions, soil moisture levels, and location-specific insights. Designed specifically for the South African agricultural context, the system accounts for regional water scarcity, local crop varieties, and cost management.
View the interactive prototype and design documentation:
👉 Figma Design Access
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## Key Features
- **Smart Irrigation Scheduling:** Recommendations based on crop type, weather, and soil conditions.
- **Local Crop Support:** Over 50+ South African crop varieties categorized by Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Oilseeds, and Forage.
- **Weather Integration:** 14-day forecast with optimal irrigation time suggestions.
- **Soil Moisture Feedback:** Real-time analysis with actionable recommendations.
- **Responsive Dashboard:** Mobile-friendly interface with visual charts, alerts, and downloadable schedules.
- **Custom Domain Deployment:** Hosted via GitHub Pages with full CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions.
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## Tech Stack
- Frontend: React (with Vite)
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Deployment: GitHub Pages
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions
- Hosting Domain: `smartwater.masikhule.co.za`
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## Getting Started
### 1. Clone the repository
```bash
git clone
github.com
cd smart-irrigation-scheduler