between regions (Batchelor et al., 2003; Kluge et al., 2008; Ngigi
et al., 2007). Land- and water use dynamics and the policy process
described above motivated the assessment of spatial and temporal
variations and seasonal dynamics of water demand and availability,
which are presented in this paper. The set of models coupled in
the SITE framework enabled us to assess the potentials and limits
of irrigated agriculture via simulating the feedback mechanisms
between hydrology (i.e. water availability) and land use (spatial
extend, management and crop yields of irrigated crops).
variations and
seasonal dynamics
of water demand and
availability,