DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OCTOBER 2004 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE Introduction PRESENTER:Ms Bongiwe Njobe Director-General DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 3 4 5 Introduction the DoA structure DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME 2 Farmer Support and Development PRESENTER:Sam Malatji Acting 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 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 7 The 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. DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 8 Key outputs, indicators and targets DirectorateOutputIndicatorsTargetStatus/comment Farmer SettlementViable farm businessNumber of viable businesses in place Number 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 food insecure households access production support packages and info packs by March food insecure households received food parcels and 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-operativesTranser of the function to Department of Trade and Industry Transfer completedTransfer to be completed by end of March 2004 Transfer to Department of Trade and Industry still in progress DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME 3 Trade and Business Development Aim To promote trade, international and domestic market access, Black Economic Empowerment and interacts with the National Agricultural Marketing Council PRESENTER:Attie Swart Assistant Director-General DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 10 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 11 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME 4 Economic Research and Analysis AIM ERA 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:Rodney Dredge Acting Assistant Director-General DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 13 Programme 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 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 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 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. DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 14 Programme 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 5 Agricultural production PRESENTER:Shadrack Moephuli Assistant Director-General 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 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 16 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 17 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME 6 Sustainable Resources Management and Use AIM Promotes sound management and sustainable use of land and water resources in agriculture. PRESENTER:Sizwe Mkhize Assistant Director-General DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 19 Programme 6: Sustainable Resources Management and Use OutputTargetStatus WUIDDrilling Mar. 2004Draft policy exist. policyDWAF making input on water quality aspects. 700 holes drilled EngineeringAll PDAsAll provinces part of and servicesparticipatehave Engineering Forums LUSMExpandedMarch 2004 LandCare policy exists. LandCareAll provinces discussed policyE - LandCare and its Increase inimplications (EPWP). proportionalExpanded LandCare supportis being implemented. DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 20 Analysis 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: AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME 7 National Regulatory Services AIM Develops 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:Kgabi Mogajane Assistant Director-General DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 22 Programme 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 8 th 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 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 23 Programme 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 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME 8 Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication AIM Provides agricultural news and information services, manages international relations and facilitates skills development as well as training for new and existing farmers. PRESENTER:Steve Galane Senior Manager Agricultural Information Services DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 25 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 26 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME 9 Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation AIM Consolidates and supports strategic and operational planning, facilitating the designs and planning, monitoring and evaluation system to measure organizational performance. PRESENTER:Amanda Shokane Senior Manager Programme Planning DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 28 Programme 9:Output/status DirectorateOutputStatus/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 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE PRESENTER:Tommie Marais Acting Chief Financial Officer Financial Statements DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 30 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 31 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE 32