presentation to the portfolio committee on agriculture and land affairs

Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land affairsPresentation to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land affairs

HEARINGS ON ANNUAL REPORT 2004/05HEARINGS ON ANNUAL REPORT 2004/05

12 October 200512 October 2005

OVERVIEW OVERVIEW

Luvuyo MabomboLuvuyo Mabombo

Chief Operating OfficerChief Operating Officer

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OverviewOverview

2004 was a challenging year because of the general elections – adjustment of the operational plans

The approval of the new departmental structure The departure of the Director-General, Ms Bongiwe Njobe, on 28

February 2005 The outbreak of animal diseases The working relations between the DoA and DLA The alignment of the agricultural public entities and the DoA The execution of the mandate given by the State of the Nation

Address—Agricultural Credit Scheme; AgriBEE and CASP

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Assistant Directors-General

Senior Managers

Introduction of the delegationIntroduction of the delegation

PROGRAMME 2Farmer Support and Development

PROGRAMME 2Farmer Support and Development

Sam MalatjiSam Malatji

ACT. ADG: Farmer Support and DevelopmentACT. ADG: Farmer Support and Development

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Programme 2: Key outputs, indicators and targetsProgramme 2: Key outputs, indicators and targets

DIRECTORATE OUTPUT MEASURE/ INDICATOR

TARGET STATUS/COMMENT

Farmer Settlement

900 commercial farmers

Number of viable commercial farmers

Increased wealth creation in agriculture and rural areas

45 245 farmers /210 177 households benefited from CASP. Infrastructural development programmes and projects are beginning to show progress

All unencumbered state land transferred /disposed of

Extent of farmland transferred to the previously disadvantaged

Reduced poverty and inequalities in land enterprise ownership

All unencumbered agricultural state land managed by DoA disposed of through leasing with and option to purchase

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Programme 2: Key outputs, indicators and targets (cont.)Programme 2: Key outputs, indicators and targets (cont.)

DIRECTORATE OUTPUT MEASURE/ INDICATOR

TARGET STATUS / COMMENT

Agricultural Finance and Co-operative Development

15 village banks Number of village banks

11 village banks established

30 viable agricultural cooperatives

Number of registered agricultural co-operatives

Improved community- based financial system

82 agricultural co-operatives registered and operational

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Programme 2: Key outputs, indicators and targets (cont.)Programme 2: Key outputs, indicators and targets (cont.)

DIRECTORATE

OUTPUT MEASURE/ INDICATOR


Food Security and Rural Development

200 000 households linked to IFSNP projects

Number of vulnerable people

Reduction of number of food insecure and malnourished people

18 575 households received home production starter packs, and 240 000 households received food parcels through the IFSNP programme

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DIRECTORATE



Agricultural Risk and Disaster Management

Reduction in agricultural risks

Implementation of a disaster and risk management programme and provision of advisory services to farmers

Implementation of programme throughout 2004 and advisories to be provided monthly

Drought manage-ment plan approved by the Minister and is in the process of being gazetted

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DIRECTORATE



Registrar of Co-operatives

Transfer of function to the Department of Trade and Industry (dti)

Finalisation of transfer

By June 2004

Transferred to the dti on1 April 2005

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Lack of capacity/resources

- Provincial

- Local Silo approach

Programme 2: ChallengesProgramme 2: Challenges

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Harmonise the project approval processes

Align the land and agrarian reform programmes with the agricultural support programmes

Joint budgeting (PLRO and PDA)

Programme 2: Remedial actionsProgramme 2: Remedial actions

PROGRAMME 3Agricultural Trade and Business Development

PROGRAMME 3Agricultural Trade and Business Development

Ms Liako MoahloliMs Liako Moahloli

Senior Manager: Business and Entrepreneurial DevelopmentSenior Manager: Business and Entrepreneurial Development

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Overview

The programme contributed to majyor Departmental programmes:

• AgriBEE

- AgriBEE framework was launched in July 2004. AgriBEE consultative process concluded with more than 50 written comments

received. A report of the outcome was compiled, analysedand discussed within the AgriBEE Steering Committee. A number of key high-level recommendations were agreed on. At the same time the WTO framework for agriculture was concluded, resulting in an increased favour for developmental issues. There were targeted campaigns towards a percentage of preferential trade permits to assist SMME and new importers. Favourable positions were gained for developing countries through the African Group, the G20 and the Cairns

Group.

Programme 3: SubprogrammesProgramme 3: Subprogrammes

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Programme 3: Subprogrammes (cont.)Programme 3: Subprogrammes (cont.)

• CASP

- Work to develop the cotton, grain and fruit strategies in collaboration with industries continued during the year. Contributed to a process of developing norms and standards

for establishing related marketing infrastructure. Provided capacity building, linking and training services for emerging groups. Initiated the design of a marketing information system. Adapted the SMME Excellence Model for Agriculture and related businesses in partnership with the Excellence Foundation. Two models (for existing business and entry level) were completed and tested.

• AADP

- Encouraging inter-African trade and addressing core constraints, and integrated approach was pursued in co-operation with the Economic Development Cluster. A new SACU agreement on the agricultural liaising committee was reviewed. Progress made on the SADC trade protocol and critical information on iIntra-African trade was collected. Continued efforts towards expansion of the West African Cotton group into an African Regional Cotton Association through International Cotton Association Council. In principle the idea was agreed on.

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Programme 3: Challenges and RemediesProgramme 3: Challenges and Remedies

AgriBEE

• Challenges

- Diverse and complex consultations slowed progress

- Difficulty of internalising AgriBEE within DoA before a charter is finalised.

• Remedies

- Accommodation of broader stakeholders (labour, rural women, youth and disabled)

- Management briefings on AgriBEE with an internal resource task team as part of the AgriBEE Steering Committee

CASP

• Challenges

- Indusry collaboration constrained by global subsidies and related unfair competition. Potato industry strategy has been delayed in the process

- Identifying and training qualified local SMME Excellence Model facilitators in partnership with local colleges and stakeholders for continuous support of

identified businesses

- Reaching marginalised areas with relevant information based on web-based information system

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Programme 3: Challenges and Remedies (cont.)Programme 3: Challenges and Remedies (cont.)

CASP cont.

• Remedies

- Continuously seeking mutual solutions

- The intention is to connect the information system to cellphones for easy access by farmers during the next phase of development

AADP

• Challenges

- Factors byond the control of the department: the work of the department is influenced by the overall prioritisation and timing of Government and the leading departments (the DTI and FDA). Intra-African trade efforts are now an interdepartmental programme

- Language and cultural differences including different levels of African economic development pose harmonisation challenges

• Remedy

- Continuous efforts for mutual ground and joint solutions

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Directorate Output Indicator/measure Target Status/comment

Business and Entrepreneurial Development

Agricultural- industry- based business partnerships

Partnerships developed

SMME operators trained for excellence in entrepreneurship

Four commodity action plans concluded

30 trainers trained

Cotton, grain, fruit strategies well advanced/

concluded

22 trainers trained

Marketing Targeted domestic marketing support

Number of farmers in rural development nodes reached with marketing information facilitated by DoA

Majority of LRAD farmers in three development nodes

11 000 marketing training manuals distributed to provincial departments for farmers

International Trade

Negotiating positions and plans

The number of issue-based positions developed

10 positions papers or reports on opportunities and constraints

Report target exceeded. Agricultural Trade Forum advised of all negotiations and opportunities

Programme 3: Achievements per Strategic PlanProgramme 3: Achievements per Strategic Plan

PROGRAMME 4Economic Research and Analysis

PROGRAMME 4Economic Research and Analysis

Rodney DredgeRodney Dredge

Acting Assistant Director-General: Economic Research and AnalysisActing Assistant Director-General: Economic Research and Analysis

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Monthly crop estimate reports (CASP) Quarterly estimates of livestock numbers (CASP) Released Agricultural Census 2002 (KIMS) Monitored economic performance of sector (KIMS) COMBUDS – enterprise budget system (CASP) FINREC – farm record system (R&D) OECD agricultural policy review (R&D) Agric. Economics Standing Committee of ITCA (CASP)

Programme 4: Achievements of the yearProgramme 4: Achievements of the year

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Abstract of agricultural statistics Trends in the agricultural sector Economic review of SA agriculture Crops and markets Statistics on fresh produce markets Food security bulletin Impact of trade restrictions on importing live animals into SA Industry brochures for maize and wheat

Programme 4: Reports released/publicationsProgramme 4: Reports released/publications

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Lack of comprehensive database on sector Establish economic analysis unit Development of standardised analytical tools HR challenge for agricultural economists Building analytical and advisory capacity


PROGRAMME 5Agricultural Production

PROGRAMME 5Agricultural Production

Shadrack MoephuliShadrack Moephuli

Assistant Director-GeneralAssistant Director-General

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The following policies/strategies were approved:

• Animal Improvement Policy

• Livestock Development Strategy

• Aquaculture Policy

• Policy on Agriculture in Sustainable Development

• Plant Production Strategy for South Africa

• Biosafety Policy

• Norms and standards on extension and agricultural advisory services

The Programme also embarked on the amendments of the following Acts:

• Genetically Modified Organisms

• Plant Breeders’ Rights, consultations and reviews

Programme 5: AchievementsProgramme 5: Achievements

PROGRAMME 6Sustainable Resources Management and Use

PROGRAMME 6Sustainable Resources Management and Use

Sizwe MkhizeSizwe Mkhize

Sustainable Resources Management and UseSustainable Resources Management and Use

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Programme 6: Sustainable ResourcesProgramme 6: Sustainable Resources

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

Two Subprogrammes:

• Land Use and Soil Management: Resource auditing, protection and rehabilitation of agricultural land resources and migratory pest control

• Water Use and Irrigation Development: Agricultural infrastructure development and rehabilitation, rainwater harvesting and establishment of conservation structures

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Developed land suitability maps for oil-crop (soya and sunflower) production in South Africa

Developed interim position on bio-diesel crop production More than 40 boreholes were drilled for LRAD beneficiaries Sited and developed plans for 250 boreholes for dipping tank

project in KZN Developed guidelines for on and off-farm infrastructure for CASP Enhanced a programme for mechanisation support to also focus

on indigent, women, youth and disabled (power hoes: ISRDP and PC)

Popularised rainwater harvesting for food security Developed capacity within communities on expanded LandCare Area-wide planning was adopted by many PDAs Maintained FMD border fence


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Limited local information on economic viability of bio-fuels, DoA is in the process of generating some information

Nonstructured demand for establishment of alien species for bio-fuel production• Addressed the provinces and interest groups, including JIC

Inadequate technical planning of infrastructural projects at provincial level• Technical assistance made available to the provinces

Continuous dependency of communities on LandCare grants• Currently addressing this challenge with the provinces

Poor status of FMD border fence – and inaccessibility of some areas• Access roads constructed

Ever-increasing demand for subdivision and change in use of agricultural land• Handle each application on its merit


PROGRAMME 7:National Regulatory Services

PROGRAMME 7:National Regulatory Services

Eben RademeyerEben Rademeyer

Senior Manager: APIS (Agricultural Product Inspection Services)Senior Manager: APIS (Agricultural Product Inspection Services)

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Directorate Outputs

Plant Health and Animal Health Plant pest and animal diseases risk management systems, policies, legislation, standards, protocols and agreements

Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Food safety and quality risk management systems, policies, legislation, standards, protocols and agreements

SAAFQIS

Inspection, border control, diagnostic and analytical services

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Programme 7: ChallengesProgramme 7: Challenges

Readmittance to the global trading community World Trade Organisation (WTO) Shortage of high-level skills/staffing levels Emphasis was placed on border control and security also in the

light of animal and plant diseases outbreaks

• Additional personnel/formulating a human resources plan

• Deployment of sniffer dogs

• Border Control Operational Coordinating Committee Wine on line Infrastructural development and maintenance at quarantine

stations Basic animal health care system CASP roll out

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Outbreaks of highly contagious animal diseases

• Highly pathogenic avian influenza

• FMD in the Limpopo Province Pesticide initiative programme Two major inspections were conducted by trading partners

• The Animal and Plant Inspection Services (APHIS) of the USDA and

• The Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) of the EU

Programme 7: Challenges (cont.)Programme 7: Challenges (cont.)

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Programme 7: Food Safety and Quality AssuranceProgramme 7: Food Safety and Quality Assurance

OUTPUT STATUS

Liquor Products Amendment Bill

Reviewed Act No. 36 of 1947

Approved Food Safety Policy

Approved Pesticide Policy

Submitted February 2004, dis-cussions took place, also with Legal Services. To be resubmitted Q1 2005

Pesticide Policy approval Q1 2005. Remainder of policies scheduled for approval in 2005/2006

Food Control system establishment approved in principle by Minister – March 2005

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Programme 7: Plant HealthProgramme 7: Plant Health

• Draft Plant Health Policy developed

• Draft Agricultural Pests Act Amendment Bill developed and submitted to Legal Services for comment

• Bilateral Protocol for exporting citrus fruit to China concluded

• Pest risk analysis (PRA) for importing apples and pears from China drafted

• PRA-/Regulation-based import permits issued: 3 892

Plant pest risk management systems, policies, legislation, standards, protocols and agreements

STATUSOUTPUT

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Programme 7:Animal HealthProgramme 7:Animal Health

• Basic Animal Care System (BACS)

• Categorisation of Animal Diseases Policy

• Policy on Bovince Brucellosis

• Policy on Snotsiekte• Wildlife

Tuberculosis Control Protocol

• Act• Export Certification

Policy

Animal diseases risk management systems, policies, legislation, standards, protocols and agreements

STATUSOUTPUT

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Programme 7: SAAFQISProgramme 7: SAAFQIS

• K9 dog unit was deployed as pilot project at Johannesburg International Airport

• National surveillances ensured detection control and/or eradication of regulated pests

• Exotic and non-exotic pests intercepted in quarantine systems

• Appointment of additional border control personnel

• Implementation of lab quality systems is near completion in order to apply for accreditation

• Maintenance, development and upgrading of infrastructure

Inspection, border control, diagnostic and analytical services

STATUSOUTPUT

PROGRAMMES 8–9Branch: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and

Communication

PROGRAMMES 8–9Branch: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and

Communication

Steve GalaneSteve Galane

Senior Manager: Agricultural Information ServicesSenior Manager: Agricultural Information Services

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Programmes 8–9: AchievementsProgrammes 8–9: Achievements

Had eight radio programmes flighted on community radio Had eleven and one special publications of AgriNews and six

publications of WezoLimo There were 20 publications of the info packs published Participated in the four major campaigns, namely:

• Nampo exhibition in the week of 17 May 2004

• Female Farmer of the Year Awards on 16 October 2004

• World Food Day on 16 October 2004

• 16 Days of Activism of no violence against women and children

On International front managed to visit the nine SADC countries Increased the number of students at tertiary education level.

Initially had a total of 120 but ended up with 164 students having been registered

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Programmes 8–9: Achievements (cont.)Programmes 8–9: Achievements (cont.)

From the Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute recorded 282 emerging farmers while the target was set at 200

In addition had 3 826 students enrolled for short courses On Programme Planning—Acquired a standardised template for

checking on targets and plans for individual directorates—operational in this financial year

Implemented the Project Management Information System—able to monitor the impact on projects in the provinces

Developed and implemented the Performance measures vis-à- vis the Priority areas

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Could not deliver on radio programming to the fullest—budgetary constrains and alignment with the provincial departments of agriculture

A new Agricultural Information Services structure was suggested and ratified by the executive authority in this financial year

Capacity in the design and layout of AIS has been capacitated—will be able to have the set target of the required info packs

Have since implemented a translation service in the DoA in collaboration with DAC

Have started translating some of the info packs into other languages

Availing departmental information to the MPCCs

Programmes 8–9: Challenges and RemediesProgrammes 8–9: Challenges and Remedies

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Few students taking Mathematics and Science subjects—campaigns in the form of shows and exhibitions

Rural students struggling to get access to bursary scheme and not being contactable—encouraging the use of their relatives’ contact details

Appointed an officer in charge of the bursary scheme in the DoA The alignment of the sector departments—International

Relations, Peace and Security Cluster The finalisation of the locationof the colleges of agriculture

prevented us from having the required resources—negotiations are ongoing

Aiming to get 4 000 emerging farmers at GADI in the next financial year

Capacity in the Programme Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation directorates is being revised

Reviewing of the templates for monthly and quarterly reporting—this brings synergy

Programmes 8–9: Challenges and Remedies (cont.)Programmes 8–9: Challenges and Remedies (cont.)

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