Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land affairs

1. Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land affairs HEARINGS ON ANNUAL REPORT 2004/05 12 October 2005

2. OVERVIEW Luvuyo Mabombo Chief Operating Officer

3. Overview • 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

4. Introduction of the delegation • Assistant Directors-General • Senior Managers

5. PROGRAMME 2 Farmer Support and Development Sam Malatji ACT. ADG: Farmer Support and Development

6. Programme 2: Key outputs, indicators and targets

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

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

9. Programme 2: Key outputs, indicators and targets

10. Programme 2: Key outputs, indicators and targets

11. Programme 2: Challenges • Lack of capacity/resources - Provincial - Local • Silo approach

12. Programme 2: Remedial actions • Harmonise the project approval processes • Align the land and agrarian reform programmes with the agricultural support programmes • Joint budgeting (PLRO and PDA)

13. PROGRAMME 3 Agricultural Trade and Business Development Ms Liako Moahloli Senior Manager: Business and Entrepreneurial Development

14. Programme 3: Subprogrammes 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.

15. 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.

16. Programme 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

17. 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

18. Programme 3: Achievements per Strategic Plan

19. PROGRAMME 4 Economic Research and Analysis Rodney Dredge Acting Assistant Director-General: Economic Research and Analysis

20. Programme 4: Achievements of the year • 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)

21. Programme 4: Reports released/publications • 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

22. Programme 4: Challenges and Remedies • 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

23. PROGRAMME 5 Agricultural Production Shadrack Moephuli Assistant Director-General

24. Programme 5: Achievements 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

25. PROGRAMME 6 Sustainable Resources Management and Use Sizwe Mkhize Sustainable Resources Management and Use

26. Programme 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

27. Programme 6: Achievements • 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

28. Programme 6: Challenges and Remedies • 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

29. PROGRAMME 7: National Regulatory Services Eben Rademeyer Senior Manager: APIS (Agricultural Product Inspection Services)

30. Programme 7: Achievements

31. Programme 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

32. Programme 7: Challenges (cont.) • 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) ofthe EU

33. Programme 7: Food Safety and Quality Assurance

34. Programme 7: Plant Health OUTPUT STATUS Plant pest risk management systems, policies, legislation, standards, protocols and agreements • 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

35. Programme 7:Animal Health STATUS OUTPUT Animal diseases risk management systems, policies, legislation, standards, protocols and agreements • 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

36. OUTPUT STATUS Inspection, border control, diagnostic and analytical services • 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 Programme 7: SAAFQIS

37. PROGRAMMES 8–9 Branch: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication Steve Galane Senior Manager: Agricultural Information Services

38. Programmes 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

39. 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

40. Programmes 8–9: Challenges and Remedies • 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

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