briefing on annual report 2003/04 to the portfolio committee on agriculture and land affairs
DESCRIPTION
BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OCTOBER 2004. Introduction. PRESENTER:Ms Bongiwe Njobe Director-General. Introduction —the DoA structure. PROGRAMME 2 Farmer Support and Development. AIM - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
BRIEFING ON
ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04
to the
Portfolio Committee on
Agriculture and Land Affairs
BRIEFING ON
ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04
to the
Portfolio Committee on
Agriculture and Land Affairs
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
OCTOBER 2004OCTOBER 2004
![Page 2: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE IntroductionIntroduction
PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Ms Bongiwe NjobeMs Bongiwe Njobe
Director-GeneralDirector-General
![Page 3: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
3
![Page 4: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
4
![Page 5: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
5
Introduction —the DoA structureIntroduction —the DoA structure
![Page 6: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
PROGRAMME 2
Farmer Support and Development
PROGRAMME 2
Farmer Support and Development
PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Sam MalatjiSam Malatji
Acting Assistant Director-GeneralActing 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
![Page 7: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
7
The programme comprises five directoratesThe 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.
![Page 8: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
8
Key outputs, indicators and targetsKey outputs, indicators and targets
DirectorateDirectorate OutputOutput IndicatorsIndicators TargetTarget Status/commentStatus/commentFarmer Settlement Viable farm business Number of viable businesses
in placeNumber 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
200 000 food insecure households access production support packages and info packs by March 2004
244 000 food insecure households received food parcels and 37 000 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-operatives Transer of the function to Department of Trade and Industry
Transfer completed Transfer to be completed by end of March 2004
Transfer to Department of Trade and Industry still in progress
![Page 9: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTUREPROGRAMME 3Trade and Business Development
AimTo promote trade, international and domestic market access, Black Economic Empowerment and interacts with the National Agricultural Marketing Council
PROGRAMME 3Trade and Business Development
AimTo promote trade, international and domestic market access, Black Economic Empowerment and interacts with the National Agricultural Marketing Council
PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Attie SwartAttie Swart
Assistant Director-GeneralAssistant Director-General
![Page 10: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
10
![Page 11: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
11
![Page 12: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
PROGRAMME 4Economic Research and Analysis
AIMERA 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
PROGRAMME 4Economic Research and Analysis
AIMERA 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:PRESENTER: Rodney DredgeRodney Dredge
Acting Assistant Director-Acting Assistant Director-GeneralGeneral
![Page 13: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
13
Programme 4: Output/target/status for 2003/04Programme 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 2004. 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 1994.
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 2004. 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.
![Page 14: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
14
Programme 4: Output/target/status for 2003/04Programme 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
![Page 15: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME 5Agricultural productionPROGRAMME 5Agricultural production
PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Shadrack MoephuliShadrack Moephuli
Assistant Director-GeneralAssistant 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
![Page 16: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
16
![Page 17: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
17
![Page 18: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME 6Sustainable Resources Management and UseAIM
Promotes sound management and sustainable use of land and water resources in agriculture.
PROGRAMME 6Sustainable Resources Management and UseAIM
Promotes sound management and sustainable use of land and water resources in agriculture.PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Sizwe MkhizeSizwe Mkhize
Assistant Director-GeneralAssistant Director-General
![Page 19: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
19
Programme 6: Sustainable Resources Management and UseProgramme 6: Sustainable Resources Management and Use
OutputOutput TargetTarget StatusStatus
WUID Drilling Mar. 2004 Draft policy exist.
policy DWAF making input on water quality aspects. 700 holes drilled
Engineering All PDAs All provinces part of and
services participate have Engineering Forums
LUSM Expanded March 2004 LandCare policy exists. LandCare All provinces discussedpolicy E - LandCare and its
Increase in implications (EPWP).proportional Expanded LandCare support is being implemented.
![Page 20: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
20
Analysis of the programmeAnalysis 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
![Page 21: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTUREPROGRAMME 7National Regulatory Services
AIMDevelops 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.
PROGRAMME 7National Regulatory Services
AIMDevelops 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:PRESENTER: Kgabi MogajaneKgabi Mogajane
Assistant Director-GeneralAssistant Director-General
![Page 22: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
22
Programme 7: Output/statusProgramme 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 8th 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
![Page 23: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
23
Programme 7: Challenges NRSProgramme 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
![Page 24: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
PROGRAMME 8Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication
AIMProvides agricultural news and information services, manages international relations and facilitates skills development as well as training for new and existing farmers.
PROGRAMME 8Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Communication
AIMProvides agricultural news and information services, manages international relations and facilitates skills development as well as training for new and existing farmers.
PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Steve GalaneSteve GalaneSenior Manager – Agricultural Senior Manager – Agricultural Information ServicesInformation Services
![Page 25: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
25
![Page 26: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
26
![Page 27: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTUREPROGRAMME 9Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
AIMConsolidates and supports strategic and operational planning, facilitating the designs and planning, monitoring and evaluation system to measure organizational performance.
PROGRAMME 9Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
AIMConsolidates and supports strategic and operational planning, facilitating the designs and planning, monitoring and evaluation system to measure organizational performance.
PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Amanda ShokaneAmanda Shokane
Senior Manager – Programme Senior Manager – Programme PlanningPlanning
![Page 28: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
28
Programme 9: Output/statusProgramme 9: Output/status
DirectorateDirectorate OutputOutput Status/commentStatus/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
![Page 29: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
PRESENTER:PRESENTER: Tommie MaraisTommie Marais
Acting Chief Financial OfficerActing Chief Financial Officer
Financial StatementsFinancial Statements
![Page 30: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
30
![Page 31: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
31
![Page 32: BRIEFING ON ANNUAL REPORT 2003/04 to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070417/568153f2550346895dc1f2c4/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE
32