department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries quarter 4 2014/15 performance report presentation...

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES QUARTER 4 2014/15 PERFORMANCE REPORT

PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON

AGRICULTURE. FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

18 AUGUST 2015

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VISION AND STRATEGIC GOALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

VISION

United, prosperous and transformed agricultural sector that contributes to food

security for all.

STRATEGIC GOALS

Effective and efficient strategic leadership, governance and administration. Enhanced production, employment and economic growth in the sector. Enabling environment for food security and sector transformation. Sustainable use of natural resources in the sector.

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OVERVIEW DAFF contributes directly to three of the 14 Outcomes to achieve

related outputs:− Outcome 4: Decent employment through inclusive economic

growth.− Outcome 7: Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities

contributing towards food security for all.− Outcome 10: Protect and enhance our environmental assets and

natural resources. The deliverables were guided by government's key policies, namely

the National Development Plan (NDP), New Growth Path (NGP), the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP), the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP), Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Strategic Framework and the Agricultural Policy Action Plan (APAP).

SUMMARY OF QUARTER 4 PERFORMANCE AGAINST MILESTONES

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QUARTER 4 PERFORMANCE

PROGRAMME

ANNUAL

TARGETS

Q4

TARGETS

IN PROGRESS NOT DONE

COMPLETED

%

COMPLETED

ODG 3 30

0 3 100%

CS 1 1 0 0 1 100%

CFO 2 2 0 0 2 100%

SRCLSS 4 4 2 0 2 50%

PPME 5 5 2 0 3 60%

APHFS 10 10 0 0 10 100%

FSAR 6 6 2 0 4 67%

EDTM 11 11 2 0 9 82%

FNRM 5 5 1 0 4 80%

FM 8 7 1 0 6 86%

TOTAL 55 54 9 0 45 82%

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PERFORMANCE AGAINST QUARTER 4 MILESTONES

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Finalization (with Land Bank and Department of Rural Development and Land Reform) of the Integrated Development Finance Framework which augurs well for effective and efficient of budgets available for the sector and producer support.

• Significantly strengthened Risk Management and Internal Audit functions.

• The Foot and Mouth Disease Free Zone Status was reconfirmed by the OIE, enabling RSA to renegotiate market access for red meat.

• The Animal Disease Management Plan to improve the performance of veterinary services was approved.

• Three Bills were approved by Cabinet and are being discussed by Parliament (The Plant Breeders Rights Bill; Plant Improvement Bill and the Performing Animals Protection Amendment Bill)

• Norms and Standards for Comprehensive Producer Development Support was finalised, creating the platform for a policy on the same.

• The National Education and Training Strategy was finalised to incorporate Forestry and Fisheries.

• The National Extension and Advisory Policy was finalised which will undergo further consultation at Cluster level.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Up-scaling of the certification programme through South African Good Agricultural Practices (SA GAP) led to higher achievement. 39 Producers in the process of being SA GAP certified were linked to markets

• Intra-African trade has increased by 44.8% during the past financial year – main products driving the increase were fruits such as apples, fresh grapes and pears, while wine, sugar, maize and fish remain major contributors to exports.

• The largest sub-sector in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries export basket in 2014, based on value, was fruit and nuts, while the highest growth was in the export of wood with a growth rate of 72%.

• Draft Aquaculture Bill is being consulted and should be ready in 2016/17• The Minister approved the Recommissioning Strategy for the Western Cape

Forestry areas paving way for the replanting of 22 000 hectares.• Preparations for the XIV World Forestry Congress has gained momentum

following heightened political championship, national and internationally

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LOWLIGHTS

9CONFIDENTIAL

• Public Entities Governance and Reporting Framework was not approved

• Bills not tabled as per the target to the quarter under review and for the financial year

• Reliable timeous reporting by provinces and effective monitoring by DAFF remains imperfect. in respect of transversal indicators such as support to smallholders, hectares of land in communal areas cultivated, placed under irrigation and were planted in TUPs

• Ability to obtain cooperation of the public sector on reporting on the transformation.

• Signing of CAADP Compact by business community and government.

• Unable to meet the deadline for the gazetting the Regulations for Small-Scale Fishing as the period for consultation was extended

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PROGRAMME 1: ADMINISTRATION

Purpose Provide strategic leadership, management and support services to the Department. The aim of the

programme is to lead, support and promote agricultural, forestry and fisheries resources management through policies, strategies and programmes to enhance the sustainable use, and to achieve economic growth, job creation, food security, rural development and transformation.

Ministry: To provide political leadership, decision-making and strategic direction, as well as to set national policy on agricultural, forestry and fisheries development.

Office of the Director-General: To provide leadership, strategic direction, policy development, decision-making support and financial oversight for the DAFF.

Financial Administration: Provides the Department with sound financial services. Corporate Services: To render sound human resources management and development,

security and information management. Stakeholder Relations, Communication and Legal Services: To provide the Department

with legal and communication services and promote intergovernmental and stakeholder relations.

Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation: To direct the provision of policy analysis, formulation, planning and monitoring and evaluation in order to facilitate the improvement of the Department’s performance.

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL

Strategic Objective

Performance Indicator

Planned Q4 Target2014/15

Actual Achievement Comments on deviation

Strategic Objective 1.1 of Strategic Goal 1: Strengthen the culture of compliance with statutory requirements and good governance practice.

Efficient and effective internal controls maintained.

Approved by Risk Management Committee

The Risk Management Implementation Plan has been developed, approved by Risk Management Committee and implemented

Target achieved.

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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL cont…Strategic Objective Performance

IndicatorPlanned Q4 Target2014/15


Strategic Objective 1.1 of Strategic Goal 1:Strengthen the culture of compliance with statutory requirements and good governance practice.

Efficient and effective internal controls maintained

All outstanding cases finalised

Preliminary investigations , received from the presidential line that are related to possible fraud and corruption were investigated.

Three Cases investigated were finalized.

Target achieved.


Efficient and effective internal controls maintained

3-year Internal Strategic Rolling Plan compiled and submitted to Audit Committee for approval

The changes (amendments and updates) on the Internal Audit Plan was discussed and approved at the Audit Committee meeting on 5 March 2015. The new 3 year rolling plan for 2015-2018 was developed based on the latest risk assessment done for the department and was discussed and approved during the Special AC meeting on 26 March 2015

Target achieved.

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CORPORATE SERVICES

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Strategic Objective




Actual Achievement

Comments on deviation


Human Resource Plan approved and implemented.

Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Human Resource Plan

Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Human Resource Plan.

Human Resource Plan was approved by DG and the Minister in the beginning of quarter 2.

DAFF continued to monitor and evaluate HRP through its implementation plan. A report has been compiled.

Target achieved.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICE

Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective1.1 of Strategic Goal 1: Strengthen the culture of compliance with statutory requirements and good governance practice.

Unqualified audit report.

Submit mid-year IFS to NT by 31 Jan 2015

Mid-year Interim Financial Statement to National Treasury were submitted by the 31 Jan 2015

Target achieved

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICE cont…Strategic Objective


Planned Q4Target2014/15


Strategic Objective1.1 of Strategic Goal 1: Strengthen the culture of compliance with statutory requirements and good governance practice.

Integrated Development Funding Framework approved and implemented.

Integrated Development Funding Framework approved

The Integrated Development Finance Policy Framework was developed and approved by EXCO

Target achieved

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POLICY PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 1.3 of Strategic Goal 1 : Strengthen institutional mechanisms for integrated policy and planning in the sector.

Executive Authorityoversight of PublicEntities.

Approved Public Entities Governance and Reporting Framework

1.Consulted with DDG: EDTM for inputs to the draft Public Entities Governance and Reporting Framework.2.DDG: PPME submitted the Public Entities Governance and Reporting Framework for endorsement by EXCO on 16 March 2015

Target not achieved. A decision was taken for the act. DDG: PPME and the DG to further engage the Public Entities Governance and Reporting Framework before endorsement.

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POLICY PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION cont…Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement



Sector informationmanagement systemstrengthened.

Quarterly reporton availability of baseline

All the publications were updated accordingly and the information was loaded on the website for all to access. The data updated on Fisheries is only based on Aquaculture as it is the only usable statistics found. There is no newly updated information on smallholder statistics.

Target achieved

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POLICY PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION cont…

Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement



Strategic Planand APP aligned toMTSF.

Tabling of the APP in Parliament

The strategic plan and the Annual Performance Plan was table in Parliament on the 11th of March as required

Target achieved

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Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 1.3 of Strategic Goal 1: Strengthen institutional mechanisms for integrated policy and planning in the sector.

Policy and researchreviewed foralignment to keystrategic priorities andprotocols.

3 sectoral policies reviewed

All 5 sectoral policies were reviewed and their certificates approved by Exco on 16 March 2015

Target achieved

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Strategic Objective





Policy and research reviewed for alignment to key strategic priorities and protocols.

Monitor implementation of targeted R&D programmes

R&D Agenda was updated and approved for implementation in guiding the call for projects under the RTF.Funds were disbursed to the NRF for the RTF.Service Level Agreements were signed and concluded with the ARC for implementation of R&D projects.

Target achieved

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PROGRAMME 2: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY

Purpose

Manage the risks associated with animal diseases, plant pests, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the registration of products used in agriculture; promote food safety and create an enabling environment for increased and sustainable agricultural production.

The programme comprises three sub-programmes, namely Plant Production and Health; Animal Production and Health; and Inspection and Laboratory Services.

Plant Production and Health: Focuses on increasing agricultural productivity with the emphasis on a sustainable plant production system, efficient use of genetic resources and manages risks associated with plant pests, diseases and GMOs.

Animal Production and Health: Aims to improve livestock production through the implementation of animal production and health strategies, projects and programmes founded on sound animal disease risk management principles, an informed extension service and sustainable natural resources management.

Inspection and Quarantine Services: Focuses on the provision of leadership, guidance and support in ensuring compliance with agricultural legislation and regulatory frameworks and overseeing the effective implementation of risk management strategies and plans for regulated agricultural products.

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ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH

Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 2.1 of Strategic Goal 2 : Advance APAP through increased production and productivity in prioritized value chains.

Number of animal improvement schemes for prioritized value chain commodities monitored.

Data analysis and report on the schemes performance

A report on the 2 animal improvement scheme monitored was compiled with the purpose of measuring the impact of the scheme on animal production for prioritised value chain commodities

Target achieved

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ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH cont…

Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 2.2 of Strategic Goal 2 : Effective management of biosecurity and sector related risks

Primary Animal Health Care programme implemented

Report on delivery of primary animal health care clinics delivered to provinces

A report on delivery of Primary Animal Health Care mobile clinics was compiled and delivered to provinces

Target achieved

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Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 2.2 of Strategic Goal 2: Effective management of biosecurity and sector related risks.

Planned animal disease risk surveillance conducted to detect, prevent and mitigate animal diseases and pests.

Surveillance information analysed

Surveillance on 2 animal diseases was conducted namely: (Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and Avian Influenza (AI). Reports on the two animal diseases have been compiled and cover the detection and reaction to outbreaks of animal diseases and pestes

Target achieved

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Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 2.2 of Strategic Goal 2 : Effective management of biosecurity and sector related risks.

Animal disease management plan developed and implemented.

Animal Disease Management Plan developed

The Animal Disease Management Plan was developed to improve the performance of Veterinary Services with the mission “to ensure that human and animal well-being are optimizedStakeholder consultation sessions took place on the 18th March 2015 to discuss and give inputs. The final document titled “South African Animal Disease management Plan” was approved.

Target achieved

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PLANT PRODUCTION AND HEALTH

Strategic Objective


Planned Q4 Target 2014/15

Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 4.1 of Strategic Goal 4: Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources.

Number of indigenous/ endangered agricultural genetic resources conserved in-situ and ex-situ to prevent extinction of species and landraces.

Report on 2 animal species conserved

A report on the two animal species conserved was compiled. The aim is to mitigate against the declining number of indigenous breeds and contribute to the conservation and sustainable use animal genetic resources for food and agriculture.

Target achieved

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PLANT PRODUCTION AND HEALTH cont… Strategic Objective


Planned Q4Target 2014/15

Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 4.1 of Strategic Goal 4: Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources.

Number of indigenous / endangered agricultural genetic resources conserved in-situ and ex-situ to prevent extinction of species and landraces.

Report on the 5 landrace crops conserved

A report on the 5 landrace crops repatriated was compiled with the list of farmers who participated in Mpumalanga. The aim is to repatriate the five crops to farming communities and contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

Target achieved

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PLANT PRODUCTION AND HEALTH cont…

Strategic Objective





Planned plant disease and pest risk surveillance conducted to detect, prevent and mitigate plant diseases and pests.

Surveillance report on 1 plant disease and pest risk concluded

Surveillance report on 1 plant disease and pest risk was compiled. The purpose of the surveillance is to detect, prevent and mitigate the outbreak of plant diseases and pests

Target achieved

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PLANT PRODUCTION AND HEALTH cont…

Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 2.1 of Strategic Goal 2 : Advance APAP through increased production and productivity in prioritized value chains.

Number of plant legislated certification and improvement schemes for prioritized value chain commodities monitored.

Finalise the monitoring report on 1 plant legislated improvement scheme

A monitoring report on the analysis of the plant improvement scheme performance data was compiled and a spreadsheet of registered seed production units produced

Target achieved

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INSPECTION AND QUARANTINE SERVICES

Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement



Number of regulatory compliance and monitoring interventions implemented to prevent plant and animal pest and disease outbreaks.

Conduct inspection, surveys, investigations take appropriate action and compile report

The fourth quarter report on the regulatory compliance and monitoring interventions was concluded. The report talks to the implementation of Quarantine, Inspections, Surveillance and Testing on plants and animals.

Target achieved

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PROGRAMME 3: FOOD SECURITY AND AGRARIAN REFORM

Purpose The programme facilitates and promotes food security and agrarian reform programmes and

initiatives. It comprises three sub-programmes, namely Food Security; Sector Capacity Development; and National Extension Support Services.

Food Security: Facilitates the development of smallholder producers; provides implements and infrastructure and provides national frameworks to promote the sustainable households and national food production programmes by improving production systems of subsistence, smallholder and commercial producers in the AFF sector to achieve food security livelihoods.

Sector Capacity Development: Provides support to sector education and training, as well as colleges; facilitates and coordinates key special programmes, such as the implementation of the resolutions on vulnerable workers in the sector, and supports sustainable growth and equitable participation. This entails facilitating and supporting education and training skills; promoting the development of centres of excellence in skills training; and developing, managing and coordinating the sector transformation policy and strategy in line with government objectives.

National Extension Support Services: Develops national extension policies, norms and standards, and strategic leadership and guidance for the planning, coordination and implementation of extension and advisory services in the sector. This entails ensuring that all extension officers are registered with professional bodies to improve their professionalism and accountability.

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FOOD SECURITY

Strategic Objective




Strategic objective of 3.1 of Strategic Goal 3 : Lead and coordinate government food security initiatives.

Implementation of the Food and Nutrition Security Policycoordinated.

Food and Nutrition Security Implementation Plan finalised.

The Food and Nutrition Security Implementation Plan has been finalised.

Target achieved

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FOOD SECURITY cont…

Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 3.1 of Strategic Goal 3:

Lead and coordinate government food security initiatives.

Number ofsmallholderproducerssupported.

4 000 2 452 smallholder producers have been supported during this quarter through CASP and advisory services (agriculture and forestry).

Target not achieved. The non alignment of technical indicator description s for PDAs and DAFF rendered some evidences unacceptable during auditing.

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FOOD SECURITY cont…Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 3.1 of Strategic Goal 3 : Lead and coordinate government food security initiatives.

Number of hectarescultivated forfood productionin communalareas and landreform projects

80 000 ha 3 262.1 ha planted in North West.

Of the 129 773 ha cultivated, 126 511 ha did not meet the requirements as per Annexure E.

Target not achieved.

Because the HODs have not signed off on their planting reports, DAFF has engaged with the HODs to take corrective action.

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FOOD SECURITY cont…

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Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 3.3 of Strategic Goal 3: Strengthen planning, implementation and monitoring of comprehensive support programmes.

Norms andstandardsfor comprehensiveproducerdevelopmentsupportdevelopedand implemented.

Norms and Standards for comprehensive producer Norms and standards for comprehensive producer development support approved by EXCO.

The norms and standards on comprehensive producer support were endorsed by EXCO on 16 March 2015.

Target achieved

SECTOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 3.2 of Strategic Goal 3 : Enhance skills capacity for efficient delivery in the sector.

National Education and Training Strategy reviewed and implemented.

Reviewed National Education and Training Strategy submitted for approval to EXCO.

The Strategy was tabled at the EXCO meeting of 16 March 2015, and was approved.

Target achieved

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NATIONAL EXTENSION SUPPORT SERVICE

Strategic Objective


Planned Q 4 Target 2015/16


Strategic Objective 3.2 of Strategic Goal 3: Enhance skills capacity for efficient delivery in the sector.

NationalExtension andAdvisory Policyapproved andimplemented

Reviewed multi-disciplinary training curriculum for extension approved by EXCO.

Provincial Extension Forums were established in all Provinces.

Development and extensive consultation on multi-disciplinary training curricula took place during this quarter.The report on multi-disciplinary training curricula review of extension was tabled at EXCO on 16 March 2015, and approved.

Target achieved

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PROGRAMME 4: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND MARKETING

Purpose

Promote economic development, trade and market access for agriculture, forestry and fisheries products and foster international relations for the sector. The programme comprises the following three sub-programmes: International Relations and Trade; Agro-processing and Marketing; and Cooperatives and Rural Enterprise Development.

International Relations and Trade: Facilitates and coordinates international relations and trade through negotiations, development and implementation of

appropriate policies and programmes. Cooperatives and Rural Enterprise Development: Facilitates and supports the

development of business to ensure transformation of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector.

Agro-processing and Marketing: Develops and implements support programmes to promote market access and value addition for agriculture, forestry and fisheries products.

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AGRO-PROCESSING AND MARKETING

Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 2.3 of Strategic Goal 2 : Ensure support for market access and processing of agriculture, forestry and fisheries products.

Number of producers linked to markets

3 producers linked to markets.

39 producers linked to markets during Q4. Up-scaling of the certification programme through South African Good Agricultural Practices (SA GAP) led to higher achievement.

Target achieved

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AGRO-PROCESSING AND MARKETING cont…

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Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 2.3 Strategic Goal 2 : Ensure support for market access and processing of agriculture, forestry and fisheries products.

Value chain networks institutionalized.

Report on the outcomes of the network and its working groups.

The Fruit Industry Value Chain Network held one sitting on 27 February 2015. The farm worker wellness programme was also concluded and the network will collaborate with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) in finalizing a work-place mediation mechanism. The Research & Development Working Group resolved to undertake a benchmarking exercise on biosecurity and phyto-sanitary systems while the Trade Working Group developed a SOP for foreign trade missions. An annual progress report of the FIVCRT has been routed to the DG and Minister.

Target achieved.

COOPERATIVES AND RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

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Strategic Objective Performance Indicator




Number of commodity based cooperatives established.

5 commodity based cooperatives.

Five commodity based cooperatives have been established as follows:•Paballong cooperative Limited (2015/004254/25)•Hoxani Agricultural cooperative (2015/000128/25)•Mkhondo Forestry cooperative Limited (2015/001020/2)•Full Harvest cooperative Limited (2015/001922/2)•Tsedza goat breeding cooperative (2015/001269/24)

Target achieved

COOPERATIVES AND RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT cont…

Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement



Number of cooperatives supported with training.

25 Twenty six (26) cooperatives were trained using Farm Together training programme as follows: -10 in Gauteng Province -4 in Limpopo Province.-6 in North West Province-6 in Mpumalanga Province

Target achieved.

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COOPERATIVES AND RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT cont…Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement



Report on implementation of the AgriBEE Sector Code

Status report on transformation in the agricultural sector

Conducted pre-audit with 8 PDAs to collect BEE data on government undertakings as stipulated in the AgriBEE Sector Code.

Target not achieved

The report was not completed in full because the analysis was only done on government undertakings as stipulated in the AgriBEE Sector Code. Industry stakeholders have not submitted their BEE certificates, as a result it was impossible to analyse the industry undertakings as stipulated in the AgriBEE Sector Code

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COOPERATIVES AND RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT cont…

Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement



Report on implementation of the Forestry Sector Code

Status report on transformation in the forestry sector

In collaboration with the Forestry Sector Charter Council (FSCC), the annual report on status of transformation in the forestry sector has been completed and approved by the Council. The report was send to the Minister for notification

Target achieved

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE

Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 2.3 of Strategic Goal 2: Ensure support for market access and processing of agriculture, forestry and fisheries products.

Trade Strategy implemented.

Progress report on implementation and negotiations of trade agreements.

Progress reports on implementation and negotiations of trade agreements have been consolidated.

Target achieved

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE cont…

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Strategic Objective





Facilitate capacity building programme on market research intelligence in participation with ITC.

Capacity building programme conducted.

A coached fieldwork assignment (for quarter 4) with pilot enterprises was completed from 22 February to 11 March 2015. The result was that the group from the various institutions has done all the training in the December 2014 and March 2015 workshops and has met all the requirements of the initially planned training programme.

Report has been compiled.

Target achieved


Strategic Objective





International Relations Strategy implemented.

Signing of CAADP compact by business community and government

The compact could not be presented to Cabinet for approval to sign due to the fact it has to be first be recommended by cluster committees.

Target not achievedThe recommendation by these Cluster committees could not be secured during the year under review. However, Policy stock-taking and stakeholder consultations were conducted.The final report on policy stock-taking, compact document and business plan design roadmap have been submitted to DAFF and FAO.

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Strategic Objective





International RelationsStrategy implemented.

Align Memoranda of Understanding to CAADPprinciples and facilitatealliance building.

In continuation of aligning MoUs to CAADP principles and facilitation of alliance building, the following were done during the period under review:SADC MULTILATERALThe following meetings were attended during the period under review; Southern Africa countries on 16 February 2015 and FARNPAN workshop on 06 February 2015 The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria submitted through the “Diplomatic Channel -a -Diplomatic Waiver Request for the Importation of their Indigenous Wine for use during their national day commemoration on 06 March 2014. Import permit was secured.

Target achieved

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRADE cont…Strategic Objective







Implementation of Bilateral Agreements (e.g. JMC, JTCC, JCC, BNC)RSA/BotswanaOn 06 February 2015, DAFF met with DST to discuss amongst others, the Feedback of the RSA-Botswana BNC in November 2014 and the status of engagements with regard to the vaccine issue. The outcomes of the meeting were shared with the relevant participants and technical directorates for implementation.

Target achieved

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African Union DAFF participated in the Workshop to validate the revised AU - NEPAD Guidance note Measuring Public Expenditure The main purpose of the meeting was to formally validate the AU-NEPAD Guidance Note on public expenditure tracking in promoting effective and standard application of the Note as the main instrument for preparing reports to the AU Summit on the quantity and quality of budget allocation and expenditure execution in the agriculture sector

Target achieved

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Initiate bilateral and multilateral engagements and co-ordinate the process of concluding agreements new agreements

ENGAGEMENTS WITH MULTILATERAL INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONSDAFF participated at the WFP/Lesotho Strategic Dialogue on Lesotho Initiative:”Lessons Learnt and Way Forward held at DIRCO on the 26 February 2014.DAFF facilitated and participated on the following meetings:•G20 Development Working Group (DWG) agricultural expert meeting held from 2 – 3 February 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey.•38th session of IFAD Governing Council held in Rome, Italy from 16 – 17 February 2015

Target achieved

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Strategic Objective







• Nomination of South African experts as candidates on the Steering Committee of the High-Level Panel of Experts (HLPE) on Food Security and Nutrition.

• Nominated focal points to participate in the Global Soil Partnership

• Facilitated the DAFF attendance of the G20 Development Working Group (DWG) of agricultural experts meeting held from 2 – 3 February 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey

Target achieved

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Strategic Objective







COORDINATE BILATERAL ENGAGEMENTS FOR SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATIONFranceSA/France banana agreement has been signed.IRAN DAFF facilitated the signing of Memorandum of Subsidiary on grass fed markets and value chains for emerging and smallholder beef cattle farmers between South Africa and IranAustraliaDAFF facilitated the signing of Memorandum of Subsidiary on grass fed markets and value chains for emerging and smallholder beef cattle farmers between South Africa and Australia.

Target achieved

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PROGRAMME 5: FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Purpose

Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Department with regard to the promotion of the sustainable management, use and protection of forests and natural resources to achieve social and economic benefits and to promote development.

The programme comprises three sub-programmes, namely Forestry Operations; Forestry

Development and Regulations; and Natural Resources Management. Forestry Operations: Ensures the sustainable management of state forests and assets (e.g.

nurseries) in order to optimise social and economic benefits in rural areas and to promote sector growth in the nine provinces of South Africa.

Forestry Development and Regulations: Provides leadership, advice and direction in the formulation of forestry development and regulation policies, strategies and frameworks and ensures the effective promotion and development of small-scale and commercial forestry.

Natural Resources Management: Facilitates the development of infrastructure and the sustainable use of natural resources through an enabling framework for the sustainable management of woodlands and indigenous forests, the efficient development and revitalisation of irrigation schemes and water use. The sub-programme facilitates climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk and disaster management, as well as promotes,

regulates and coordinates the sustainable use of natural resources (land and water).

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NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 4.1 of Strategic Goal 4:Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources.

Number of hectares of agricultural land rehabilitated.

9 500 18657.9 ha of land were rehabilitated . Over achievement of 9157.9 ha was due to additional funding on Land Care fencing projects from CASP which led to more additional hectares being rehabilitated in the Western Cape.

Target achieved

Strategic Goal 3 ofStrategic Objective 3.1Lead and coordinate government food security initiatives.

Irrigation Strategy developed and approved by EXCO.

Approved document

Irrigation Strategy was approved by EXCO

Target achieved

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NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT cont…

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Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 4.1 of Strategic Goal 4 :Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources.

Number of hectares of woodlands and indigenous forests rehabilitated.

125 ha of woodlands and Indigenous forests

189.41 ha of woodlands and indigenous forests rehabilitated. Over achievement of 64.41 was due to budget prioritization other operations had to be suspended in favour acquiring vehicles . The transport issue was given priority to minimize security risk at the estates and regional levels .. In order to ensure that DAFF employees were gainfully employed , the affected workers were given more rehabilitation work than initially planned.

Target achieved

Reprioritization of funds to purchase vehicles for transporting workers. Staff dedicated to the work of rehabilitation for a certain period of time


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Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 4.2 of Strategic Goal 4:Ensure appropriate responses to climate change through the implementation of effective prescribed frameworks

Climate change programme implemented.

Report on implementation of crop suitability recommendations or findings

Climate change research programme on crop suitability (soya beans) has been implemented in Limpopo, Free State Mpumalanga province and a detailed report on the implementation was compiled.

Target achieved


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Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 4.1 of Strategic Goal 4:Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources.

Number of hectares planted in TUPs.

1250 ha

For the period under review a total of 1131.3 hectares were planted .

Drought which has resulted in conditions that is not favourable for planting trees. A catch-up plan was developed however it proved to be too expensive and due to insufficient budget it could not materialize .

Target not achieved

PROGRAMME 6: FISHERIES MANAGEMENT Purpose

Promote the development, management, monitoring and sustainable uses 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.

The programme comprises four sub-programmes, namely Aquaculture and Economic Development; Fisheries Research and Development; Marine Resource Management; and Monitoring, Control and Surveillance.

Aquaculture and Economic Development: Will ensure aquaculture growth and fisheries economic development for sustainable livelihoods by providing public support and an integrated platform for the management of aquaculture.

Fisheries Research and Development: To ensure the promotion of the sustainable development of fisheries resources and ecosystems by conducting and supporting appropriate research. Marine Resource Management: Ensures the sustainable utilisation and equitable and orderly

access to the marine living resources through improved management and regulation. Monitoring, Control and Surveillance: Ensures the protection and promotion of the sustainable

use of marine living resources by intensifying enforcement and compliance.

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AQUACULTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 2.1 of Strategic Goal 2 : Advance APAP through increased production and productivity in prioritised value chains.

Number of fish farms supported.

2 fish farms Three (3) fish farms (Dooring Bay Abalone Farm (Pty) Ltd; Karoo Catch (Pty) Ltd and Zwembezi Farm (Pty) Ltd) supported. Technical Assessments and Site Visits conducted; and financial support provided through the Aquaculture Development and Enhancement Programme. .

Target achieved.

Aquaculture Bill developed.

Approved Drafted Bill by EXCO

Internal Consultations were conducted and theConcept Bill was approved by EXCO on the 30th March 2015..

Target achieved

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MONITORING, CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE

Strategic Objective



Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 4.1 of Strategic Goal 4 : Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources.

Integrated Fisheries Security Strategy (IFFS) implemented.

949 sea based and land based inspections, and investigations of right holders in the 4 prioritised fisheries conducted

2011 sea based and land based inspections, and investigations of right holders in the 4 prioritised fisheries were conducted

Target achieved

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MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 3.1 Strategic Goal 3 : Lead and coordinate government food security initiatives

Small-scale Fishing Policy Implemented

Approved regulations gazetted

Draft Regulations were published for public comment and road shows were conducted to explain the Draft Regulations to stakeholders and to receive their input. During the road shows approximately 3 000 stakeholders were engaged in 27 venues covering four coastal provinces Draft Regulations were also presented to the inaugural small-scale fishery forum meeting and to NEDLAC.

Not achieved

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MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT cont…

Strategic Objective Performance Indicator


Actual Achievement


Strategic Objective 4.1Strategic Goal 4 : Ensure the conservation, protection, rehabilitation and recovery of depleted and degraded natural resources.

Recovery of prioritised depleted fish stocks.

Formulate management recommendation towards targets set for recovery of deep water hake

Hake TAC recommendation formulated and approved.

Target achieved

Formulate revised permit conditions

Hake permit conditions formulated and approved.

Target achieved

FISHERIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Strategic Objective




Strategic Objective 2.1 of Strategic Goal 2: Advance APAP through increased production and productivity in prioritised value chains.

Number of aquaculture research projects conducted.

Growth Trials Growth trials on dusky kob were performed following the development of a dietary formula and that boosted growth of 5g juveniles to 53g size within 10 weeks

Target achieved

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EXPENDITURE TRENDS

QUARTER 4 – 2014/15

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EXPENDITURE QUARTER 4: PER PROGRAMME

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PROGRAMMES BUDGET JAN FEB MARCH QUARTER 4 % R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 SPENT

Administration 758 973 54 252 74 832 72 903 201 987 26.6

Agricultural Production, Health and Food Safety 2 192 977 214 756 77 667 74 252 366 675 16.7

Food Security and AgrarianReform 1 689 344 229 043 71 362 39 844 340 249 20.1

Trade Promotion and Market Access 307 319 11 534 20 031 24 938 56 503 18.4

Forestry 1 303 983 69 591 54 955 66 781 191 327 14.7

Fisheries 439 787 75 928 15 307 15 698 106 933 24,3

TOTAL 6 692 383 655 104 314 154 294 416 1 263 674 18.9

EXPENDITURE QUARTER 4:PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION

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ECONOMIC BUDGET JAN FEB MARCH QUARTER 4 % CLASSIFICATION R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 SPENT

Compensation ofemployees 1 661 857 140 934 135 787 142 111 418 832 25.2

Goods and services 732 733 52 309 75 701 95 668 223 678 30.5

Interest and rent on land 288 264 - 12 276 95.8

Total transfers and subsidies 4 062 234 452 193 60 881 5 988 519 062 12.8

Payments for capitalassets 235 010 9 391 41 728 50 565 101 684 43.3

Payments for financialassets 261 13 57 72 142 54.4

TOTAL 6 692 383 655 104 314 154 294 416 1 263 674 18.9

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EXPENDITURE QUARTERS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 : PER PROGRAMMEEXPENDITURE QUARTERS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 : PER PROGRAMMEPROGRAMMES BUDGET Q 1 % Q 2 % Q3 % Q4 % 2014/15 %

R’000 R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT

Administration 758 973 163 584 21.7 177 897 23.6 194 973 25.9 201 987 26.6 738 441 97.3

Agricultural Production, HealthAnd Food Safety 2 192 977 628 015 28.6 554 647 25.2 634 365 28.9 366 675 16.7 2 183 702 99.6

Food Security andAgrarian Reform 1 689 344 350 587 20.6 470 511 27.7 494 973 29.1 340 249 20.1 1 656 320 98.0

Trade Promotion and MarketAccess 307 319 102 307 34.3 59 342 19.9 88 848 29.8 56 503 18.4 307 000 99.9

Forestry 1 303 983 300 059 23.0 412 579 31.6 399 680 30.7 191 327 14.7 1 303 645 100.0

Fisheries 439 787 113 846 25.9 107 393 24.4 111 593 25.4 106 933 24.3 439 765 100.0

TOTAL 6 692 383 1 658 398 24.8 1 782 369 26.6 1 924 432 28.8 1 263 674 18.9 6 628 873 99.1

EXPENDITURE QUARTERS 1, 2, 3 AND 4:PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION

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PROGRAMMES BUDGET Q 1 % Q 2 % Q3 % Q4 % 2014/15 % R’000 R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT R’000 SPENT

Compensation ofemployees 1 661 857 399 305 24.1 407 174 24.6 436 284 26.3 418 832 25.2 1 661 595 100.0

Goods and services 732 733 129 743 17.7 172 419 23.5 206 254 28.1 223 678 30.5 732 094 99.9

Interest and renton land 288 - - - - 11 3.8 276 95.8 287 99.7

Total transfers and subsidies 4 062 234 1 105 959 27.2 1 166 323 28.7 1 237 336 30.5 519 062 12.8 4 028 680 99.2

Payments for capital assets 235 010 23 323 9.7 36 419 15.2 44 544 18.5 101 684 43.3 205 970 87.6

Payments for financial assets 261 68 - 34 - 3 - 142 54.4 247 94.6

TOTAL 6 692 383 1 658 398 24.8 1 782 369 26.6 1 924 432 28.8 1 263 674 18.9 6 628 873 99.1

Reasons for over/underspending against 25% target

Programme 1• Expenditure in respect of Stellenbosch-Plant Quarantine Station was not fully completed.• Payments for skills development levy to PSETA not made.

Programme 2• Equipment in respect of the Primary Animal Health Care Programme had to be imported from

overseas and could not be delivered before the end of the financial year.

Programme 3• Quarter 4 transfer of DORA: CASP funds were withheld due to underspending by Mpumalanga

Department of Agriculture. Furthermore, MoU in respect of University of Fort Hare was not finalised.

Programme 4• Membership fees to international organisations not paid.

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