DEPARMENT OF AGRICULTURE “A united and prosperous Agricultural Sector”

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE

DEPARMENT OF AGRICULTUREDEPARMENT OF AGRICULTURE

“A united and prosperous Agricultural “A united and prosperous Agricultural Sector”Sector”

Annual Report Presentation - 2002/03

Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs

27 January 2004

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CONTENTS Overview

Report per Programmes

Administration Farmer support and development Agricultural Trade and Business Development Economic research and analysis Agricultural Production Sustainable resources management and use National regulatory services Communication, planning, monitoring and evaluation

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OVERVIEWVISION:

“ A united and prosperous Agricultural Sector”

MISSION:Ensuring access to sufficient, safe and Nutritious foodEliminating skewed participation and inequity in the SectorMaximising growth, employment and income;Enhancing sustainable management of natural agricultural

resources and ecological systems;Ensuring effective and efficient governance;Ensuring knowledge and information management.

Values:

Bambanani; Drive; Excellence; Innovation; Integrity; “Maak ‘n Plan”

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Strategic Objective:

Guide and support equitable access to resources for agricultural development Enhance the economic performance of the sector Ensure sustainable natural resources management and use Promote and support the participation of black people, women, youth and the disabled in agriculture Ensure consumer confidence in agricultural products and services Achieve departmental service excellence

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Overview cont…..

Key Clients:

Provincial departments of agriculture

Public entities working in the agricultural sector

Producers of agricultural products

Consumers of agricultural products

Exporters of agricultural products

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ADMINISTRATION

Programme Purpose:

“To support internal business processes and sound financial management within the Department”

Programme Overview:

Human Resource Management;Legal Services;ICT;Financial Services;Debt Management and Disbursements;Procurement and Asset Management.

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Programme: Farmer Support and Development

Programme Purpose:

Develop national policies for farmer settlement, food security and rural development, agricultural risk and disaster management, as well as registration of co-operatives

Programme Overview:

Policy dialogue and implementation of programmes with major stakeholders at both national and international levels

Achievements:

Legislation:

Draft Co-operatives Bill transferred to the Department of Trade and Industry to administer and table to Parliament

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Client and Public Interaction:

Links established with major agricultural input and service providers wrt to farmer settlement

Summit on Financial Services Co-operatives held March 2003National Food Emergency Scheme (NFES) under the Integrated Food

Security and Nutrition Programme (IFSNP)Approximately 10 000 farmers assisted with verification and applications

for the Flood Relief Scheme and further 1 367 assisted following the 2002 snow and veld fires

Programmes and Projects:Training and capacity building for LRAD beneficiaries in all but three

provinces (Gauteng, North West and Northern Cape) Micro-finance capacity Building framework developed

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Programmes cont……

Integrated Food Security Strategy (IFSS) approved by Cabinet Awareness programme on weather/climate interpretation launched with

five of the nine provinces

Products and Services:

Administering lease agreements with the option to purchase in conjunction with Provincial Departments of Agriculture on state-owned farms

Pilot Food Insecurity and Vulnerability Monitoring System (FIVMS) developed

National Agro-Meteorological Committee established to issue monthly advisories for the agricultural sector

Statistical database on co-operatives posted on the Departmental website

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Intergovernmental:

Interdepartmental Committee (Reserve Bank, National Treasury, DTI and DoA) on Financial Services Co-operatives (FSCs) establishedProgramme participation in the UN FAO Intergovernmental Working Group on the Right to FoodNational Agro-Meteorology Committee

International:

Participation in SADC Early Warning and Regional Outlook ForumSADC Food Emergency Relief Interdepartmental CommitteeAnnual Reports on Food Security to FAO Committee on World Food Security

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Challenges:

Intergovernmental:

Strengthening Provincial level involvement in the IFSNP through targeted interventions to support household and village level food production (agricultural starter pack; FAO supported Special Programme for Food Security; training and exposure of extension officers at district level; farmer training; working with local government to assist with formulation targeted interventions within their IDPs)

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Challenges:

International:

Technical Assistance Programme in Africa in the field of food security and disaster mitigation and management

Bilateral Donor Assistance in co-operatives development (Italians) and land reform (Canadians)

Right to Food South African case study as part of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Right to Food Work Programme

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Programme: Trade and Business Development

Programme Purpose:

Trade, Marketing, BEE, NAMC

Programme Overview:

Food prices; BEE; Commodity Plans; Trade Strategy; D:M

Achievements:

Policy &Legislation: AgriBEE; Agricultural Trade Strategy

Client and Public Interaction: ATF; Industry Consultations

Programmes and Projects: Trade Negotiations, BEE Inventory

SMME Excellence model: Cotton, wine, grain, livestock, Marketing Infrastructure, MIS

Product & Service: Marketing Training; Permits; Yiyo Lena, FPMC

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Achievements:

Intergovernmental:

NAMCDTI (SMME, BEE, Trade)

International:

WTO Special NegotiationsMercusorEFTASADCEU TDCA

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Challenges:

Intergovernmental:

Capacity

International:

Africa and NEPAD

Alliances;

New negotiations and trade-China, India, Africa

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Programme: Agricultural Research and Economic Analysis

Programme Purpose:

Support the establishment and mngt of agricultural database and analysis of agricultural Statistics

Programme Overview:

Monitoring of food and commodity prices;

Establishment of National Agricultural Economics Working Group;

Conducting Census of Commercial Agriculture;

Improve methodology of Crop Forecasting

Increasing Sector Capacity (Provide & Micro-FINREC)

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Programme: Agricultural Production

Purpose:Develop policies, norms and standards to enhance sustainable agricultureproduction. In collaboration with Provinces and ARC to identify and Support Strategic Research and Interventions and increase productivity.

Programme Overview:

New programmeInitially: (2 staff members)Animal and Aqua Production SystemPlant Production Systems

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Overview cont…..

Now includes: Scientific Research & Development

Focus:

Client identification and relations

Client needs

Policy on Agriculture in Sustainable Dev; livestock Dev

NEPAD and SADC

Legislation:

Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act no.62 of 1998)

Plant Improvement Act, 1976 (Act No. 53 of 1976)

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Client and Public Interaction:Exhibitions, National Youth ShowFarmers’ daysProduction Advice (tilapia, catfish, cultivation practices)Workshops (participated) on production

Programmes and Projects:Draft strategy framework plant productionDraft discussion document on Organic Production (best practices)Facilitated project for emerging farmers by Brahman Breeders’ SocietyContracted ARC to develop guidelines for veld managementINTERGIS-operational on milk recording

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Products& services:

Beef cattle management Calendar for black red meat producers organizationAdvisory services on animal welfareAdvisory services on organic farming, soil fertility management, production of essential oil crops & herbs and best cultivation practices

AchievementsInteraction with DEAT on draft of Biodiversity Bill & Game farmingDiscussed draft of policy on agriculture for Sustainable Development with DEAT and PDAsLiaison with Provinces to identify client needs and develop relations (ITCA process on Livestock

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International

NEPAD-Nigeria, Tanzania, Rwanda

SADC-Mozambique, Lesotho

FAO-Production

Challenges:

Intergovernmental:

Slow responses from Provinces

Alignment of strategies with implementation

Understanding needs at local level and standardizing national outputs

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Challenges cont……

Asymmetry of skills capacity at national vs. provincial

Role clarity

International:

Implementation of agreed programmes at national level- SADC, Bilaterals

New programme-unknown

Capacity-bilaterals

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Programme: National Regulatory Services

Programme Purpose:

To manage risks associated with animal and plant diseases, food safety

and the use of genetically modified organisms

Programme Overview:

Reinstatement of South Africa FMD status by OIE

Increase vigilance on international disease control fence

PHQ chemical residue programme from Department of Health

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Achievements:

Client & Public Interaction: Meetings, workshops, conferences

Programmes and Projects: Aldicarb, BSE communication protocol,

Bovine TB research project

Products & Services: Inspections, import and export protocols, health certificates, guidelines, info packs

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Intergovernmental:

Workshop on International treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture-Increased awarenessITCA veterinary working group-National Harmonization of legislation

International:

Presentation at the CODEX committee for pesticide residue-Maximum residue levels for spices-SA- further development of conceptSEARCH-Harmonize pesticide registration proceduresWSSD-workshop on PGR and sustainable developmentTraining of 2 Mozambican scientists on animal ID systemHosting of the world wine trade group

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Challenges:

Intergovernmental:

Role clarification between National and Provincial veterinary servicesEstablish provincial contact point on plant health servicesCo-ordinate functions around food safety issues

International:Active participation in standard setting bodiesMinimize risks associated with importation of agricultural productsInternational fence maintenance-border controlMarket access-Harmonization of international markets and application of the equivalent concept in terms of the SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) agreement

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Programme: Sustainable Resources Management and Use

Programme Purpose:

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

Programme Overview:

The programme consists of two directorates, Land Use and Soil Management (LUSM) and Water Use and Irrigation Development (WUID).

LUSM focused on the conservation of land resources through CARA (Act 43 of 1983). Pest control, reclamation of land resources and Landcare are the major activities in this directorate.WUID focuses on agricultural infrastructure development and irrigation through CARA (Act 43 of 1983). Rehabilitation of irrigation schemes and provision of water to rural communities (through drilling of boreholes) are critical activities within the directorate.

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Overview cont……

• Both directorates have created job opportunities among the community beneficiaries. Most of the interventions occur through Provincial Departments of Agriculture

Achievements:

Legislation

The SUAR Bill is being formulated.The Bill is intended to replace the outdated CARA (Act 43 of

1983).The Bill is incorporating important elements, such as:

Prime agricultural landUnique agricultural land Biodiversity issuesRegulatory aspects

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Programme: Sustainable Resources and Management Use

Client and Public Interaction:

Structured Provincial Irrigation Action Committee meetings. ITCA Landcare Working Groups where all provinces are represented – four meetings per annum.Engineering Forum meetings with all provinces – two meetings per annum for prioritization.Committee on Environmental Coordination meetings with partner departments (and clients).

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Programme: Sustainable Resources and Management Use

Programmes and Projects:

Drilling of 315 boreholes in key development nodes (Chris Hani, Sekhukhune, Kgalagadi, North East and Ukhahlamba).22 Boreholes drilled for commercial farmers (livestock and workers).61 Soil Conservation and/or construction works undertaken country wide.28 Irrigation schemes rehabilitated in Limpopo.140 LandCare projects supported in all provinces.Together with WfW and KZN Wildlife, rehabilitated Tshanetshe pan in Maputoland.Soil conservation works and infrastructure at Spitskop, for sustainable functioning of Orange – Fish river transfer schemeAGIS (Agricultural Geographic Information System) has been further developed and enhanced.MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) has been further developed and enhanced.

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Products and Services:

37 interventions on advicery engineering services.Drilling of boreholes towards Household Food Security programme.Captured status of agricultural resources in Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal using MODIS.Granted aid to satellite Application Centre of CSIR for capturing, processing and archiving MODIS satellite data.AGIS has been introduced and used by all provinces and other partners.Queries on AGIS have been handled and major stakeholders informed about new developments.

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Achievements:

Intergovernmental:

CEC produced NAP for South Africa.

CCSIS developed draft policy document on National Guidelines for Integrated Management of Agricultural Water Use.

EIP for the DoA compiled and submitted to DEAT as required by NEMA.

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International:

• Partnership with IWMI is benefiting South Africa on international expertise on agricultural water management.

• Ministerial adoption of Recommendations during Third World Water• Forum – Water for Food and Agriculture.• Continuous DoA participation in UNCCD ensures South Africa responses

to issues of international importance.• Bilateral engagement and recent tour to Australia provided foundation

towards expanded LandCare programme.

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Challenges:

Intergovernmental:

Effectively support provinces in Water Use Management.Align water infrastructure development with priorities of provinces and local governmentsProvide leadership on agricultural water management issues on various tiers of government.Integrate and synthesize inputs from other government departmental programmes to improve on delivery.

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International:

Align international partnerships to focus on priority areas for Africa and South Africa.

Access international expertise in agricultural water management problem solving.

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Programme purpose Provides agricultural news and information services, manages international relations, and facilitates skills development and the training of new existing farmers.

Programme: Communication, Planning and EvaluationProgramme: Communication, Planning and Evaluation

Programme overview

Reposition Department in the SA corporate environment

Profiling of Female Farmer competition

WSSD: major highlight

Facilitate, international trade, training and technical assistance opportunities

Workplace Skills Plan

Policy

The Agricultural Education and Training Strategy

An Internal Bursary Scheme was approved by DEXCO to fastrack skills

development with DoA.

Communication Strategy developed.

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Programme achievementsProgramme achievements

Client and public interaction

Exhibitions: Minister’s National Assembly budget vote, National Council of

Provinces budget vote, NAMPO, Agri-Expo

Participation of commercial and emerging citrus industry in Ministerial

bilateral visit to China

NEPAD stakeholder consultation workshop

Advertorials and advertisements in key corporate publications to reposition

the Department in the corporate world

Distribute branded promotional material to improve the image of the

Department – highlight presentation of Strategic plan to the President

Wide-spread publicity for distribution of subsidised maize meal by introducing

a toll-free number

Liaison with various media

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Female Farmer of the Year Competition: national awards ceremony in North West Province coinciding with World Food Day event in North West

African Footprints programme aimed at consolidating bilateral relations with African countries

Pesticides Initiative Programme – EU-SA support to commercial and new farmers to adapt to pesticides legislation in EU market.

Capacity building for LRAD beneficiaries through SA Canada joint cooperation project. First technical visit to Canada undertaken.

External bursary scheme

Experiential and internship programme

Programmes and projectsProgrammes and projects

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Products and servicesProducts and services

Agricultural News, bi-weekly external newsletter, renamed AgriNews and now published monthly. Twelve editions published

Strategic Plan for South African Agriculture – translated into all the official languages. Published in English, isiZulu, Sesotho and Afrikaans

Info Paks – 24 new information packages was published. Total number published 234. Many have been translated into various official languages

Website: updating of information of website – regular updating of crop estimates, media releases, statistical information and publications produced by the Department

Facilitation of agreements: SPS, technical cooperation agreements, project agreements

Coordination of international trips, delegation briefings, briefings to PPC (as requested) e.g. Zimbabwe

Sourcing of funding

Development of International Agricultural Strategy

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ChallengesChallenges

General communication challenge: dissemination of agricultural information

about products and services to the population at large

Demand on agriculture to engage internationally greater than current IR and

technical line function implementation capacity.

Lack of coordination on international cooperation projects and agreements

between national and provinces.

The extension of capacity building in the agricultural sector through skills

development

Intergovernmental/International

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