Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 2011/12 Performance Highlights

1. DAFF 2011/12 QUARTER 4 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE REPORT HIGHLIGHTS PRESENTATION DIRECTOR – GENERAL Mr Langa Zita 29 May 2012

2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. Mandate, Vision and Strategic Goals 2. Overview 3. Programme 1: Administration 4. Programme 2: Economic Development, Trade and Marketing 5. Programme 3: Food Security and Agrarian Reform 6. Programme 4: Agriculture Production, Health and Food Safety 7. Programme 5: Forestry and Natural Resources Management 8. Programme 6: Fisheries Management 9. Financial Statements 10. Challenges 11. Way Forward 2

3. VISION AND STRATEGIC GOALS OF DAFF VISION A leading, dynamic, united, prosperous and people-centred sector. STRATEGIC GOALS Increased profitable production of food, fibre and timber products by all categories of producers (subsistence, smallholder and commercial). Sustained management of natural resources. Effective national regulatory services and risk management systems. A transformed and united sector. Increased contribution of the sector to economic growth and development. Effective and efficient governance. 3

4. OVERVIEW The Department presents its quarter 4 Organisational Performance Report for 2011/12 financial year. This presentation focuses attention on achievements of quarter 4 that contribute to annual achievements as reflected in the accompanying report. The Department identified the following five areas as core for focussed service delivery during the financial year: Reduce the cost of basic foodstuffs as well as the cost of living; Employment creation and increase the number of participants in the DAFF sectors through support for smallholders and processors; Improving the income and conditions of farm workers, foresters and fishers; Enhance exports; and Ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources. 4

5. BUDGET PROGRAMME PERFORMANCE ADMINISTRATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND MARKETING FOOD SECURITY AND AGRARIAN REFORM AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FISHERIES MANAGEMENT 5

6. ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME 1 PURPOSE Provide strategic leadership, management and support services to enable the department to contribute to government’s objective of national economic growth, job creation, food security, rural development and transformation of the sector. 6

7. PROGRAMME 1: SECTORAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT To ensure availability of reliable information about the Sector, the following quarterly publication were compiled: Quarterly economic review, Price watch reports, 3 crop estimate reports, Livestock statistics, Crops and markets publication, Agricultural Abstract, Food security bulletins. The purpose of the reports is to assist farmers and investors to plan properly. Secondly, DAFF to monitor issues that are impacting positively or negatively to the health of the sector and react accordingly. 7

8. SECTORAL INFORMATION cont…. The Delivery Forum was launched at St Georges Hotel on 16 March 2012. An aligned process of facilitating integrated planning with the provinces to respond to Presidential outcomes has been undertaken during January 2012. A draft Integrated strategic plan to this effect will be reflected as contributions to reviewed outcomes. Inserts on the Female Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, which was celebrated on 26 March 2012, was broadcast on Morning Live (SABC TV) . A total of 146 publications were sold, while six media releases were issued.

9. PROGRAMME 1: DORA GRANTS - ILIMA/LETSEMA & CASP Ilima/Letsema & CASP contributes to Outcome 7 in the Minister’s Performance Agreement with the President which is: Vibrant, Equitable and Sustainable Rural Communities with Food Security for All Output 1: Sustainable Agrarian Reform Output 2: Improved Access to Affordable and Diverse Food Output 3: Improved Rural Services to Support Livelihoods Output 4: Rural Job Creation, Skills Training and Promoting Economic Livelihoods

10. DORA GRANTS - ILIMA/LETSEMA Cont…. Purpose of Ilima/Letsema is to enhance food security by ensuring that vulnerable groups and farming communities have access to inputs and skills to undertake agriculture production or achieve an increase in agricultural production. R100 million which is (25%) of total allocation of R400 million Ilima/Letsema was transferred to provinces in Q4 bringing the total transferred to R400 million. The expenditure stood at R396,000 million as at the end of March 2012 and this represent 97.7% spending against total disbursed. Free State, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West and Western Cape managed a 100% expenditure against funds available. Limpopo, Eastern Cape and Gauteng are the only provinces who did not spend all available funds but the overall performance by provinces is satisfactory. Target for Q4 of 2011/12 was 54 740 beneficiaries and by the end of the quarter only 50545 beneficiaries were reached. Thus a shortfall of 4195. 8

11. DORA ILIMA/LETSEMA Cont….. Categories of farmers assisted are as follows: 27 557 subsistence farmers, 31 520 smallholder farmers and 700 black commercial farmers. A total of 39449.76 ha were planted during the quarter. EC- fruit, grain and potatoes; FS – vegetables, grains, fruit, sorghum; GP – horticulture; KZN – sugar cane, grain, maize, vegetables; LP – vegetables, grain; MP – maize, sunflower, soya, groundnuts; NC – cash crops, grapes, citrus; NW – maize, groundnuts, cotton, beans, pumpkin; WC – vegetable, grains, fruits. A total of 4 162 jobs were created through Ilima/Letsema programme in quarter 4 (2 127 males and 2 035 females). 1 896 jobs were permanent and 2 266 jobs temporary or seasonal . Food security projects undertaken were accessed by 30932 households, 26 schools and 1197 community gardens. Support was in form of production inputs.

12. PROGRAMME 1: DORA GRANTS - CASP Purpose of CASP is to provide post-settlement support to targeted beneficiaries of land redistribution and reform and other producers who have acquired land through private means and are for example, engaged in value-adding enterprises domestically, or involved in export. Expenditure at the end of fourth quarter against 100% disbursed funds (R1029, 321 million). Only R984,808 million was reported to have been spent by provinces which represents 93.8% spending against total funds available. 720 projects were targeted for support in 2011-12 financial year but a total of 741 projects were supported. 391 of 741 projects are reported to have been completed at the end of quarter four, of this projects, 191 projects were completed during Quarter 4. 59 projects were initiated in quarter 4 and 291 projects are in progress (50-99% completion).

13. PROGRAMME 1: DORA GRANTS - CASP The beneficiaries’ targeted for support in this current financial year is 37 999 and to date 36 505 beneficiaries have been reached through CASP. A shortfall of 1494 beneficiaries. 11 899 beneficiaries were supported in quarter 4 alonerepresents 93.8% spending against total funds available. 3172 jobs were created in quarter 4 with 824 jobs being permanent while 2 348 jobs were seasonal or temporary jobs. Of the 3172 jobs created 1892 were males and 1280 were females employed. A total number of 13014 farmers were reported to have accessed markets

14. PROGRAMME 1: DORA GRANTS - CASP Extension Recovery Plan allocation and expenditure during quarter four have spent R295,390 million at the end of quarter four which marks 96.3 % spending from total of R306, 863 million disbursed. At the end of Quarter 4, 1008 extension personnel have been recruited since the inception of the Extension Recovery Plan in 2008/9 financial year. There are currently 3224 extension officers. At the end of Q4, spending of about R42,615 million (87% overall expenditure) of the allocated R50 million for agriculture colleges was achieved.

15. PROGRAMME: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND MARKETING PROGRAMME 2 Ensure value chain integration; facilitation of market access for agriculture, forestry and fisheries products in support of economic growth, job creation and development. 9

16. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND MARKETING The Coordination Centre for Research and Agricultural Development of Southern Africa (CCARDESA) Charter was signed. The first step of the implementation for the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Compact was completed. 28 co-operatives have been established and 15 commodity groups have been identified and organized. A total of 18 small businesses have been supported through the Agribusiness Assessment Tool. Altogether 107 participants were trained on the Train-the-trainer Programme. 45 cooperatives have been trained on the Farm Together Agricultural Cooperative Programme. The AgriBEE section 9 Sector Code was approved by the Minister of Trade and Industry and published as a Notice in the Government Gazette for a 60 days period for inviting public comments. 10

17. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND MARKETING An Export Awareness Workshop for 150 farmers, extension officers and traders. Negotiations with the Senegal to conclude a trade MOU were concluded during Q4. The draft MOU is with the State lawyers for certification. Participated in an IBSA Workshop organised by India to enhance the implementation of the IBSA Agriculture Cooperation Tripartite Agreement. Agro-processing Strategy approved by DEXCO Grain value chain network document was approved by DEXCO 410 farmers accessed a marketing training Hosted a COFI FAO meeting 10

18. PROGRAMME: FOOD SECURITY AND AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAMME 3 The Programme facilitates and promotes food security and agrarian reform programmes and initiatives. 11

19. FOOD SECURITY AND AGRARIAN REFORM A draft policy on the mechanisation support model was developed and a workshop with provinces and the ASRDC/STC committee was held on 9 March 2012. 9 018 smallholder producers were identified  for support  in all provinces during this quarter. The needs analysis of these potential producers will be thoroughly analysed and linked to support programmes in and outside the Department. Draft Food Security Policy was approved by the DGs and Ministers Clusters Draft Zero Hunger Strategy was approved by the DGs and Ministers Clusters At the end of the Q4 33 141 members received 50 different types of training facilitated by the Provinces but provided by AgriSETA, FoodBev SETA, Fibre Processing and Manufacturing SETA, Colleges of Agriculture and Universities 12

20. FOOD SECURITY AND AGRARIAN REFORM CONT… Concluded the Agriculture Training Institute Green Paper and currently with the State Law Advisors Good progress achieved during the quarter under review by Tsolo, Taung and Glen Agriculture Colleges in the implementation of the approved norms and standards. Draft Concept paper on Agri-villages has been finalised and will be tabled at DEXCO for approval for external consultations Hosted the Female Entrepreneur of the Year The Sexual Harassment Policy, Policy Framework on Women Empowerment in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Gender Policy have been finalised and will be tabled at the relevant DEXCO sub-committees for noting and approval. 13

21. FOOD SECURITY AND AGRARIAN REFORM CONT… Vulnerable Workers Delivery Units have been established in four provinces (Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Limpopo and Free State). As at the end of Q4, a total of 2 962 extension officers were trained in crop, livestock and business related areas; 97 of these extension officers were trained in Extension Suite Online. Position paper on establishment of extension professional body developed. The norms and standards for extension and advisory services were reviewed and shared with the Provinces. 13

22. PROGRAMME: AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY PROGRAMME 4 Manage the risks associated with animal diseases, plant pests, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and registration of products used in agriculture, promote food safety and create an enabling environment for increased and sustainable agricultural production. 15

23. AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY 153 427 inspections were conducted at ports of entry. A further 2 386 applications for new registrations, amendments, transfers, agricultural remedies, stock remedies, farm feeds, fertilizer and pest control operators were finalised. The 7th round of surveillance inside the Avian Influenza Control Area was completed in mid-December 2011. 192 farms, 178 of which were sampled, and 14 were found to have no ostriches that could be sampled on the premises. The 8th and final round of surveillance inside the Avian Influenza Controlled Area was concluded at the end of February and over 180 farms were visited and sampled. A single farm tested positive for H5N2, and on further investigation the virus was typed as a low pathogenic AI. 16

24. AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY CONT.. During February 2012 there was limited FMD surveillance instituted of the impala population along the inside of the south western boundary, opposite the Sphelenyane /Luphisi cattle outbreak. No clinical cases were found. Prevalence Surveillance for FMD in the protection area of KZN was concluded at the end of February. The results of this are being analyzed. Mpumalanga reported an outbreak of FMD at one dip tank in their controlled area. A number of dip tanks were found to have been affected.  Movement control measures were tightened and these dip tanks were put under quarantine. 5 Immediate Reports, and, 31 Follow up Reports (weekly reports) were submitted to the OIE on diseases like African Horse Sickness, Rift Valley Fever, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, Foot and Mouth Disease, Contagious Equine Metritis, and Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (Red-spot Disease). 17

25. AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY CONT… Confirmation of an outbreak of African Swine Fever was received in January for samples submitted by an abattoir in Gauteng.  The animals had originated from a farm in Mpumalanga.  This was followed up and subsequently 14 farms were identified to have had contact, 6 in Gauteng and 8 in Mpumalanga. A total of 210 pigs were reported to have died. All pig auctions in Gauteng and western Mpumalanga were stopped.  On further follow up, 84 farms in Mpumalanga and 48 farms in Gauteng were placed under quarantine. No new infections have been reported by both Provinces since February 2012. 18

26. AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY CONT… The implementation plans for the Grain Strategy and Fruit Strategy have been finalised.  Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the Free State Provinces have started with the implementation The draft Plant Health Policy was approved by the Minister and was published in the Government Gazette for public comments during April 2012. The Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Bill re-circulated within the National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa for final consideration before putting into the process. In North West, 635 indigenous animals kept by farmers were characterized, while 950 indigenous animals were characterised in the Free State. On farm conservation of genetic materials project established in KwaZulu-Natal: The repatriation and planting of 49 accessions of indigenous crops were completed. 18

27. AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY CONT… A total of 29 096 Identification marks were registered up to end of Q4 26 audits at export facilities up to end of Q4 were conducted. Dairy Scheme: 538 dairies participated in the Milk Recording and Improvement Scheme, of which 38 are from the subsistence sector. Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo Scheme: 1 376 subsistence beef cattle farmers participated in Kanaofatso di ya Dikgomo Animal Recording and Improvement Scheme. The following schemes are being finalised “ - Game Meat Scheme - Abattoir Rating Scheme 18

28. PROGRAMME: FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME 5 Develop and facilitate the implementation of policies and targeted programmes to ensure management of forests, sustainable use and protection of land and water as well as managing agricultural risks and disasters. 19

29. FORESTRYAND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT A total of 15 254 trees were planted nationally. The Department and other stakeholders finalised the business plans for the support of charcoal production in Umzimkulu in KwaZulu-Natal. Three NAC advisories, including the summarised versions, were issued for the sector. 84 daily extreme weather warnings were issued for the quarter under review. Emergency livestock feed has been distributed to the 3 districts that were affected by the fires in Free State. 20

30. Locust outbreaks were controlled in 20 districts. 6 701 hopper bands, 192 adult swarms and 1 071 mixed swarms were controlled by 254 control teams and 29 private teams on 810 farms. 40,23 million quelea were also controlled on 612 hectares. DAFF delivered a borehole pump in Mamelodi to the Stanza Bopape High School on 13 March 2012. A performance audit for the Greater Witbank Fire Protection Association was conducted. Roads maintenance: 161km maintained and opening and 6 bridges that were damaged by floods were fixed and repaired and 8 gabions were replaced. FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT … 21

31. FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT … A total of 63 jobs were created through outsourcing coppice and harvesting timber activities. In total,1629 small growers were supported during quarter 4 through amongst others planting of trees and technical advice. 100 small growers were assisted with the completion of registration forms for co- operatives. A total of 499,37 ha of land were afforested Through the Land Care Programme 6 524 job opportunities were created, which is equivalent to 28 FTEs. 22

32. PROGRAMME: FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME 6 Promote the development, management, monitoring and sustainable use of marine living resources and the development of South Africa’s fisheries sectors. Sustainable livelihoods will be achieved through aquaculture growth and fisheries economic development. 23

33. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT Two aquaculture farm projects were implemented. A total of ten Working For Fisheries Programmes (WFFPs) were implemented during the quarter under review. 1 273 jobs were created through WFFPs during the quarter. The draft National Programme of Action (NPoA) for sharks was submitted for the Minister’s approval before being published in the Government Gazette for public comment. Relevant and necessary scientific research has been conducted regarding the inshore fishery sectors. The Revised Framework for Aquaculture Research Management (FARM) was approved by DEXCO on 15 March 2012. The inspections of five key fisheries (hake, abalone, squid, line fish and rock lobster) for the number of vessel landings and sea-based vessels as well as investigations on number of rights holders, were also conducted. 24

34. EXPENDITURE AND PERFORMANCE TRENDSQUARTER 4 – 2011/12

35. EXPENDITURE QUARTER 4: PER PROGRAMME PROGRAMMES BUDGET JAN FEB MARCH QUARTER 4 % R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 SPENT Administration 1 345 746 94 522 95 483 53 811 243 816 18.1% Agricultural Production Health and Food Safety 908 650 146 481 38 246 71 751 256 478 28.2% Food Security and Agrarian Reform 1 254 360 383 896 17 353 23 224 424 473 33.8% Trade Promotion and Market Access 193 622 7 542 23 333 12 570 43 445 22.4% Forestry 910 100 207 470 67 316 120 768 395 554 43.5% Fisheries 351 971 58 459 12 632 12 637 83 728 23.8% TOTAL 4 964 449 898 370 254 363 294 761 1 447 494 29.2% 35

36. EXPENDITURE QUARTER 4:PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION ECONOMIC BUDGET JAN FEB MARCH QUARTER 4 % CLASSIFICATION R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 SPENT Compensation of employees 1 321 020 110 403 109 932 125 780 346 115 26.2% Goods and services 675 022 28 212 115 389 115 190 258 791 38.3% Interest and rent on land 599 36 45 55 136 22.7% Total transfers and subsidies 2 810 494 754 294 19 061 17 350 790 705 28.1% Payments for capital assets 156 951 5 404 9 913 36 369 51 686 32.9% Payments for financial assets 363 21 23 17 61 16,8% TOTAL 4 964 449 898 370 254 363 294 761 1 447 494 29.2% 36

37. EXPENDITURE QUARTERS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 : PER PROGRAMME PROGRAMMES BUDGET Q 1 % Q 2 % Q3 % Q4 % 2011/12 % R’000 R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT Administration 1 345 746 380 744 28.3% 373 753 27.8% 341 443 25.4% 243 816 18,1 1 339 756 99.6% Agricultural Production, Health And Food Safety 908 650 181 193 19.9% 205 921 15.3% 245 755 27.0% 256 478 28,2 889 347 97.9% Food Security and Agrarian Reform 1 254 360 154 468 12.3% 251 915 18.7% 418 515 33.4% 424 473 33,8 1 249 371 99.6% Trade Promotion and Market Access 193 622 57 764 29.8% 33 502 2.5% 55 474 28.7% 43 445 22,4 190 185 98.2% Forestry 910 100 133 892 14.7% 172 030 12.8% 206 186 22.7% 395 554 43,5 907 662 99.7% Fisheries 351 971 89 328 25.4% 84 530 6.3% 94 366 26.8% 83 728 23,8 351 952 100.0% TOTAL 4 964 449 997 389 20.1% 1 121 651 22.6% 1 361 739 27.4% 1 447 494 29,2 4 928 273 99.3% 37

38. EXPENDITURE QUARTERS 1, 2, 3 AND 4:PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION PROGRAMMES BUDGET Q 1 % Q 2 % Q3 % Q4 % 2011/12 % R’000 R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT Compensation of employees 1 321 020 294 861 22.3% 325 016 24.6% 354 746 26.9% 346 115 26.2% 1 320 738 100,0 Goods and services 675 022 94 155 13.9% 137 632 20.4% 183 627 27.2% 258 791 38.3% 674 205 99,9 Interest and rent on land 599 38 6.3% 174 29.0% 199 33.2% 136 22.7% 547 91,3 Total transfers and Subsidies 2 810 494 590 014 21.0% 627 637 22.3% 792 103 28.2% 790 705 28.1% 2 800 459 99,6 Payments for Capital assets 156 951 18 319 11.7% 31 059 19.8% 30 911 19.7% 51 686 32.9% 131 975 84,1 Payments for Financial assets 363 2 0.6% 133 36.6% 153 42.1% 61 16.8% 349 96.1 TOTAL 4 964 449 997 389 20.1% 1 121 651 22.6% 1 361 739 27.4% 1 447 494 29.2% 4 928 273 99,3 38

39. CHALLENGES Systems for proper verification of the provided figures of achievements still need to be strengthened Except for the number of jobs created info provided, there is no systems to monitor the economic impact of projects e.g. food security = total harvest = total income earned. No tool to continue monitoring to measure the sustainability of projects after intervention 25

40. WAY FORWARD Strengthening monitoring through an intensive SMS District Municipalities deployment by including the oversight in all SMS Performance Agreements Will conclude an agreement with SARS to install an electronic system to enhance monitoring and evaluation of the impact of projects. Fast-tracking the expansion and the utilization of the smart-pen across all the nine provinces by extension officers for data collection and for easy verification . Strengthening monitoring and planning through the M&E forum which is made up by national and provincial planning and m&e officials . Support the functioning of working groups between National and Provincial departments. 26