briefing on annual report 2003/04 to the portfolio committee on agriculture and land affairs

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE

BRIEFING ON

ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04

to the

Portfolio Committee on

Agriculture and Land Affairs

BRIEFING ON

ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04

to the

Portfolio Committee on

Agriculture and Land Affairs

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

OCTOBER 2004OCTOBER 2004

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE IntroductionIntroduction

PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Ms Bongiwe NjobeMs Bongiwe Njobe

Director-GeneralDirector-General


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Introduction —the DoA structureIntroduction —the DoA structure


PROGRAMME 2

Farmer Support and Development

PROGRAMME 2

Farmer Support and Development

PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Sam MalatjiSam Malatji

Acting Assistant Director-GeneralActing Assistant Director-General

AIM

The Programme Farmer Support and Development focuses on developing national policies for farmer settlement, food security and rural development, agricultural risk and disaster management. It also focuses on the registration of co-operatives. Policies are aimed at ensuring the restructuring of the agricultural sector to promote equity, competitiveness, sustainability and growth as well as transformation to support the long-term vision of a united and prosperous sector


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The programme comprises five directoratesThe programme comprises five directorates

Farmer Settlement provide support for the settlement of commercially viable farmers from previously disadvantaged communities, with the primary focus on implementing the Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development (LRAD) programme.

Financial Services and Co-operatives provides training and institutional support to agricultural co-operatives and develops policies and programmes for co-operatives in the sector. It also implements, monitors and designs agricultural credit schemes to broaden access to financial services for small holder producers.

Food Security and Rural Development develops policies in food security, managers early warning systems for food security, finances special projects aimed at achieving household food security and facilitates the implementation of the integrated food security and nutrition programme

Agricultural Risk Management develops agricultural risk and disaster management systems to ensure that agricultural enterprises can anticipate disasters and grow and develop in the aftermath of natural disasters.

Registrar of Co-operatives is responsible for the administration of the Co-operatives Act that facilitates registration of all co-operatives in South Africa. This function will be transferred to the Department of Trade and Industry and the focus of the Department of Agriculture will be on supporting the development of agricultural co-operatives.


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Key outputs, indicators and targetsKey outputs, indicators and targets

DirectorateDirectorate OutputOutput IndicatorsIndicators TargetTarget Status/commentStatus/commentFarmer Settlement Viable farm business Number of viable businesses

in placeNumber of viable businesses by March 2004

Just over 60% of the projects are operational and the rest are in progress or pending the implementation of CASP

Financial Services and Co-operatives

An Agricultural co-operative development programme

Number of agricultural co-operatives establishment

An agricultural co-operative development programme in place

Draft agricultural co-operatives development programme in place by March 2004

Food Security and Rural Development

Production support packages and info packs

Number of food insecure households reached

200 000 food insecure households access production support packages and info packs by March 2004

244 000 food insecure households received food parcels and 37 000 households received agricultural starter packs

Agricultural Risk and Disaster Management

Agricultural risk insurance scheme in place

Number of farmers participating in the insurance scheme

5000 farmers participate in the agricultural risk insurance scheme by March 2004

Agricultural Risk Insurance Bill was submitted to cabinet and social and economic clusters for discussion. Bill is being discussed further with National Treasury and Department of Provincial and Local Government to consider linking it with the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No.57 of 2002)

Registrar of Co-operatives Transer of the function to Department of Trade and Industry

Transfer completed Transfer to be completed by end of March 2004

Transfer to Department of Trade and Industry still in progress

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTUREPROGRAMME 3Trade and Business Development

AimTo promote trade, international and domestic market access, Black Economic Empowerment and interacts with the National Agricultural Marketing Council

PROGRAMME 3Trade and Business Development

AimTo promote trade, international and domestic market access, Black Economic Empowerment and interacts with the National Agricultural Marketing Council

PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Attie SwartAttie Swart

Assistant Director-GeneralAssistant Director-General


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PROGRAMME 4Economic Research and Analysis

AIMERA supports the collection and management of national agricultural statistics as well as the monitoring of production and marketing trends. The programme researches and renders advice on agricultural economic and policy issues and also provides support and sets norms for production and resource economic services

PROGRAMME 4Economic Research and Analysis

AIMERA supports the collection and management of national agricultural statistics as well as the monitoring of production and marketing trends. The programme researches and renders advice on agricultural economic and policy issues and also provides support and sets norms for production and resource economic services

PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Rodney DredgeRodney Dredge

Acting Assistant Director-Acting Assistant Director-GeneralGeneral


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Programme 4: Output/target/status for 2003/04Programme 4: Output/target/status for 2003/04

P 4:ERA (Economic Analysis)

Output:

• Reports on constraints and opportunities in the agricultural sector. Target:

• 3 comprehensive reports published by March 2004. Status/comment:

• Quarterly economic review and forecast reports published. Released brochure on citrus industry. Report on medium-term economic review of the sector not released yet. Scope of the report was broadened to cover period from 1994.

P 4:ERA (Statistics) Output:

• Statistical reports on trends in and the economic performance of the agricultural sector. Target:

• 5 statistical reports published by March 2004. Status/comment:

• Reports published: Abstract of Agricultural Statistics; Trends in the Agricultural Sector; Economic Review of the South African Agriculture; Crops and Markets; and Statistics on Fresh Produce Markets.


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Programme 4: Output/target/status for 2003/04Programme 4: Output/target/status for 2003/04

Agricultural Economics Standing Committee

Economic analytical tools and databases

Census of commercial agriculture, 2002

Discussion documents on min. wages and property rates

Quarterly economic review of sector

Improved crop estimates

Industry brochures

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME 5Agricultural productionPROGRAMME 5Agricultural production

PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Shadrack MoephuliShadrack Moephuli


AIM

Develop policies to enhance sustainable agricultural production. Works with ARC & Provinces to identify and support strategic research and interventions

To increase agricultural productivity and to mitigate impacts of climate change and diseases


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DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME 6Sustainable Resources Management and UseAIM

Promotes sound management and sustainable use of land and water resources in agriculture.

PROGRAMME 6Sustainable Resources Management and UseAIM

Promotes sound management and sustainable use of land and water resources in agriculture.PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Sizwe MkhizeSizwe Mkhize



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Programme 6: Sustainable Resources Management and UseProgramme 6: Sustainable Resources Management and Use

OutputOutput TargetTarget StatusStatus

WUID Drilling Mar. 2004 Draft policy exist.

policy DWAF making input on water quality aspects. 700 holes drilled

Engineering All PDAs All provinces part of and

services participate have Engineering Forums

LUSM Expanded March 2004 LandCare policy exists. LandCare All provinces discussedpolicy E - LandCare and its

Increase in implications (EPWP).proportional Expanded LandCare support is being implemented.


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Analysis of the programmeAnalysis of the programme

Drought impacted on the activities of the programme:

e.g. – drill as many boreholes for domestic

use by rural communities and livestock.

– types of pests and cycle of occurrence

Collaboration with other govt. departments at implementation level is

growing – CCAW, MODIS, etc.

Focus on Africa and abroad – is increasing: SARIA, IWMI, ICID, SADC

Land and Water Programme

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTUREPROGRAMME 7National Regulatory Services

AIMDevelops and monitors risk management strategies, policies and legislation for the responsible use of genetic resources, control of animal and plant diseases to ensure food safety.

PROGRAMME 7National Regulatory Services

AIMDevelops and monitors risk management strategies, policies and legislation for the responsible use of genetic resources, control of animal and plant diseases to ensure food safety.

PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Kgabi MogajaneKgabi Mogajane



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Programme 7: Output/statusProgramme 7: Output/status

FSQA-

• APIA bill – policy and Awareness programmes –

GRM-Amended GMO Act – Awaited the meeting of the parties which took place in February. Now published on 8th October for public comments

PLANT HEALTH – Surveys done

ANIMAL HEALTH – Brucellosis policy – Draft in place – approved by the ITCA Vet WG. Snotsiekte policy – done. Animal diseases control policy –finalizing the appendix

SAAFQIS – Border control strategy – Draft in place awaiting finalization with BCOCC


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Programme 7: Challenges NRSProgramme 7: Challenges NRS

Filling of positions especially for Veterinarians – HR policy 18 and 19 October

Staff turn over rate

Knowledge management

Risk management – Disease outbreaks and neighboring states

Capacity in the provinces


PROGRAMME 8Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication

AIMProvides agricultural news and information services, manages international relations and facilitates skills development as well as training for new and existing farmers.

PROGRAMME 8Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication

AIMProvides agricultural news and information services, manages international relations and facilitates skills development as well as training for new and existing farmers.

PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Steve GalaneSteve GalaneSenior Manager – Agricultural Senior Manager – Agricultural Information ServicesInformation Services


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DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTUREPROGRAMME 9Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

AIMConsolidates and supports strategic and operational planning, facilitating the designs and planning, monitoring and evaluation system to measure organizational performance.

PROGRAMME 9Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

AIMConsolidates and supports strategic and operational planning, facilitating the designs and planning, monitoring and evaluation system to measure organizational performance.

PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Amanda ShokaneAmanda Shokane

Senior Manager – Programme Senior Manager – Programme PlanningPlanning


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Programme 9: Output/statusProgramme 9: Output/status

DirectorateDirectorate OutputOutput Status/commentStatus/comment

Programme planning

Project management framework, strategic and operational plans

Completed and approved Strategic plan. Operational plans completed

Monitoring and evaluation

Information tracking and monitoring system

Terms of reference developed and approved. Consultations undertaken with provinces


PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Tommie MaraisTommie Marais

Acting Chief Financial OfficerActing Chief Financial Officer

Financial StatementsFinancial Statements


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