eco- agriculture extended landcare program

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE

ECO- AGRICULTURE EXTENDED

LANDCARE PROGRAM

ECO- AGRICULTURE EXTENDED

LANDCARE PROGRAM

BACKGROUND POLICY FRAMEWORK STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES LANDCARE PROGRAMME ELEMENTS LANDCARE THEMES LANDCARE APPROACH PROGRAMME ROLL-OUT VISION FOR LANDCARE IN SA NEW APPROACHES/ STRATEGIES ENABLING ENVIRONMENT NATIONAL PROJECTS


BACKGROUND: POST 1994 CONT.BACKGROUND: POST 1994 CONT.

Awareness raising Landcare video;Provincial workshop launches;MinMEC and ITCA endorsement; ITCA Standing Committee on Agriculture; andDocument ‘Implementation Framework for the Landcare

Programme’.


BACKGROUND CONT BACKGROUND CONT

The Landcare program is on course towards attaining its goals, impl. prov through DORA

Increase in number of projects (469) and community participation

Several hectares of land has been rehabilitatedTemporal jobs createdNeed to expand and create sustainable and quality

jobs


POLICY FRAMEWORKPOLICY FRAMEWORK

The program has to meet other sectoral policy directives such as:

• The Microeconomic Reform Strategy (MERS)

• The Expanded Public Works Program (EPWP)

• The core elements of the agric sectoral plan The program needs to meet international conventions that have

been ratified by Parliament (i.e. MDG on FS, Poverty,WSSD) Emphasis will be on skills development as articulated in the EPWP The initiative will link policies and strategies of other spheres of

government and numerous government departments involved in poverty alleviation.


NEW STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR LANDCARE NEW STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR LANDCARE

To expand the secondary enterprise phase of the landcare program

Add value to farm operations and create sustainable and quality jobs

Will be achieved through development of agritourism , eco-technology and green lung strategies


LANDCARE PROGRAMME ELEMENTSLANDCARE PROGRAMME ELEMENTS

Major sub-programmes addressing resource conservation issues;

Capacity building of local communities and support staff;Awareness programme;Policy and legislation; andResearch and evaluation.


LANDCARE THEMESLANDCARE THEMES

Watercare – initially targeted Limpopo Province, on the management and restoration of irrigation schemes;

Veldcare – initially targeted Northwest Province,on the promotiion of sustainable grazing systems that improve production,has since spread ie Zamani project;

Soilcare – initially targeted KZN, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga,on the promotiion of sustainable production systems addressing depletion of soil fertility and soil acidity.


LANDCARE THEMES CONT.LANDCARE THEMES CONT.

Juniorcare – promotion of food security at homes and at schools, awareness of sustainable agriculture, formation of youth clubs and small projects, must join the mainstream project funding mechanism and;

(Small) Community Grants OUTSTANDING SUCCESS- improves the ability of resource-poor communities to manage land, water sources and vegetation in a sustainable and self-reliant manner.


LANDCARE APPROACHESLANDCARE APPROACHES

Community-based natural resource management;Partnerships;Local action;Food security; Integrated and innovative approaches;Redress;Training and skills development; andPromoting livelihoods and economic opportunities.


AusAID SUPPORTED ISDAAusAID SUPPORTED ISDA

Selection and documentation of 8 Landcare Good Practice Models;

New improved assessment criteria for Landcare projects;

Facilitated annual national Landcare strategic planning, plus Provinces and the Landcare Secretariat;

Supported development of M&E system and project cycle system with two toolkits; and

Helped develop a national Landcare research strategy.


AusAID SUPPORT CONT. AusAID SUPPORT CONT.

Design and production of 5 Landcare short courses;SAQA accreditation of a national Landcare Facilitation

qualification under the PAETA, development of course and Learnership;

Produced Landcare Skills Development Toolkit to guide access to courses, qualifications and Learnerships

Training of course accreditors and course providers.


AusAID SUPPORT CONT.AusAID SUPPORT CONT.

Produced capacity building strategies and plans, including post ISDA plan;

National staff had 2 750 days of capacity building courses, workshops & other training events;

Provincial staff had 29 000 days of same; three interprovincial study tours, & four provincial tours;


PAST PROGRAMME ROLL-OUT PAST PROGRAMME ROLL-OUT

Poverty Relief and Infrastructural development Funding used for the programme.

1998/1999 R25million1999/2000 R20million2000/2001 R25million2001/2002 R25million2003/2004 R40million2004/2005 R78 million (EPWP)


Future 5yr Funding for the LandCare Programme Future 5yr Funding for the LandCare Programme

Year Total Ex-SPRA Labour Other

2004/5 R78 m R60 m R3 m R15m

2005/6 R67 m R64 m R3 m R0

2006/7 R71 m R68 m R3 m R0

2007/8 R75 m R72 m R3 m R0

2008/9 R79 m R76 m R3 m R0

Total: R355 m R340 m R15 m R x m


VISION FOR LANDCARE IN SAVISION FOR LANDCARE IN SA

Development and implementation of systems of land use and management that will sustain and benefit individuals and communities both presently and in future.

Establish a sense of community stewardship and ownership towards the sustainable use of the natural resources, especially for agricultural production.


VISION FOR LANDCARE IN SA CONT.VISION FOR LANDCARE IN SA CONT.

Further institutional development within provinces and ownership of Landcare from management down to grassroots level.

Promoting the concept of partnerships in funding involving the landcare group, and local,provincial and national government.

Continued roll-out of capacity building programme that will enhance the skills of all partners active in Landcare.


NEW APPROACHES/ STRATEGIES NEW APPROACHES/ STRATEGIES

Agri-Tourism Development – Project to assess apparent potential, making of recommendations to exploit potential, plus planning of pilot projects;

Development of appropriate Farmer Eco-technologies - Project to identify, adapt, demonstrate and spread such technologies;

Green Lungs / Urban Agriculture – Project will assess the potential, scope & feasibility of promoting the sustainable production of agricultural products in urban and peri-urban areas.

The Department of Agriculture together with the Provinces is implementing 111 projects of which some are continuing and the rest are new all funded with R70 million, in 2004/5.


AGRITOURISMAGRITOURISM

Rationale• Desire for urban population to experience rural

environments• Creating sustainable job opportunities as part of the

expanded public works programBenefits

• Educate public about the importance of agricultural ecosystem and its contribution to economy and quality of life.

• Enhance the appeal and demand for local productsFoster regional marketing efforts• Create value-added & direct marketing efforts to

stimulate economic activities


AGRITOURISM CONTINUEAGRITOURISM CONTINUE

Component / approach consists of the following activities:

• Co-coordinating and linking policies and programs

• Establishing supportive organizational structures and processes

• Promoting product quality and identification

• Promoting local involvement and alliances

• Facilitating local product development and marketing

• Research R20 Million is allocated to achieve these activities


ECO-TECHNOLOGYECO-TECHNOLOGY

Creating harmony between agricultural production and the environment through adoption of environmental focused technologies.

• Conservation agriculture

• Combating land degradation and improvement of land productivity

• Mitigating against greenhouse gases and climate change, and the promotion of carbon sequestration

• Reduction of soil contamination and water pollution

• Promotion of rain water harvesting systems

R3 Million will be set aside to achieve this objective


GREEN LUNGSGREEN LUNGS

Urban agriculture will make a meaningful contribution towards:

• Household food security• Income generation• Nature conservation• Reversal of urban migration: Join LRAD & become

commercial farmers in rural areas

Reclaiming, revitalizing and renewing urban environments.

R2 Million is allocated to this component.


PARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPS

Government will foster partnerships between the private sector and farmers in order to identify market and product development opportunities.

Key players are:

• Private individuals

• Personal and company taxpayers

• Private companies

• The international community


ENABLING ENVIRONMENTENABLING ENVIRONMENT

Integrating agriculture with tourism

Develop strategic partnerships

Role of Government

Capacity building

Local participation


NATIONAL PROJECTSNATIONAL PROJECTS

.LANDCARE SUB-PROGRAMME

PROJECT INDICATIVE BUDGET (M)

Agri-tourism 1. Identification and feasibility study into agri-tourism development

2. agri-tourism pilot projects

20

Eco-Technology Identification, adaption and adoption of appropriate eco-technologies

1.9

Green Lungs/Urban Agriculture

Fruit trees for homes project

Vegetable gardens

2


NATIONAL PROJECTS CONTINUENATIONAL PROJECTS CONTINUE

Public Participation, Awareness and Training

1. Public awareness and understanding of sustainable resource use

2. Community empowerment, skill and entrepreneurial development

3. Support for integrated forums and networking

4. Capacity building programme

10

National LandCare and CASP Project Management

National LandCare and CASP Support Unit

0.5

Total 10.5


L/C PROVINCIAL EXPENDITURE (APR-DEC 2004)L/C PROVINCIAL EXPENDITURE (APR-DEC 2004)

PROV ALLOC APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT 0CT NOV DEC TOTAL BALANCE

EC 3500000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 115,000 O.OO 302,000 417000 3083000

FS 2000000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 104, 600169,573,6

6 0.00 22,000 34,664 78664 1921336

GP 1600000 100, 000 96 000 95, 000 105, 000 124, 000 0.00 0.00 220OOO 119,000 339000 1261000

KZN 4000000 0.00 0.00 100, 431 0.00 148, 000 68,236,62 1,402,695 675,000 244,255 2996950 1003050

LIMP 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 O.OO 0.00 0 0

MP 5500000 117,399 100 ,495 141, 345 104, 633 81, 340 570,425 617,599 788,915 933,306 3816559 1683441

NC 2000000 0.00 60 ,000 152, 744 201, 981 54, 700 26,032 99,478 84,315 69,237 363377 1636623

NW 5000000 0.00 0.00 0.00 201, 981 2, 066 2,028,562 1,846.91 630,054 392,957 3683420 1316580

WC 3500000 0.00 0.00 0.00 90, 739 365, 000 706,000 104,000 673,000 370,000 2526000 974000


LANDCARE PROVINCIAL NON FINANCIAL OUPUTS FOR 2004/2005 (APRIL - DEC)LANDCARE PROVINCIAL NON FINANCIAL OUPUTS FOR 2004/2005 (APRIL - DEC)

PROV Q1 EPWP Q1 Q2 EPWP Q2 Q3 EPWP Q3 NCOP DEAT NCOP DEAT NCOP DEAT

EC Not submitted Sub 01/11/04 Sub 12/10/04 Sub 01/11/04 Sub 14/01/2005 Sub 14/01/2005

FS Not submitted Not submitted Sub15/10/04 Not submitted Sub10/01/2005 Sub 14/01/2005

GP Not submitted Sub14/07/04 Sub 19/10/06 Sub 20/10/04 Sub 14/01/2005 Not submitted

KZN Not submitted Not submitted Sub 15/10/08 Sub 19/10/04 Sub 13/01/2005 Not submitted

LIMP No alloc. No alloc. No alloc. No alloc. No alloc. No alloc.

MP Sub 19/07/04 Not submitted Sub 19/10/08 Sub 19/10/04 Sub 17/01/2005 Not submitted

NC Not submitted Not submitted Not submitted Not submitted Not submitted Not submitted

NW Not submitted Not submitted Not submitted Not submitted Sub 21/01/2005 Sub 21/01/2005

WC Not submitted Not submitted Sub 11/10/08 Not submitted Sub 14/01/2005 Not submitted


CASP PROVINCIAL EXPENDITURE (APR-DEC 2004)CASP PROVINCIAL EXPENDITURE (APR-DEC 2004)

PROV ALLOC APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC TOTAL BALANCE

EC 38043000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,977,900 0.00 0.00 36,162 2,014,062 36,028,938

FS 16870000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 123,000 17,000 140,000 16,730,000

GP 4582000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 124 000 0 4,582,000

KZN 37016000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,040,254 2,911,830 6,132,153 1,080,792 12,165,029 24,850,971

LIMP 33428000 0.00 0.00 0.001, 851,

664 0.00 0.00 5,912,000 668,850 1,339,672 7,920,522 25,507,478

MP 18903000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 557,000 600,000 980,000 0.00 2,137,000 16,766,000

NC 10518000 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,730.00 0.00 518,087 103,770 1,481,960 1,883,848 3,996,395 6,521,605

NW 26876000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00299,201.0

0 0 1,203,785 1,502,986 25,373,014

WC 13764000 130 152 161 419,000 0.00 1,904,000 -373.000 700,000 6,372 3,029,442 10,734,558

32,905,436 167,094,564


CASP PROVINCIAL NON-FINANCIAL OUTPUTS FOR 2004/2005 (APRIL - DECEMBERCASP PROVINCIAL NON-FINANCIAL OUTPUTS FOR 2004/2005 (APRIL - DECEMBER

PROV Q1 EPWP Q1 Q2 EPWP Q2 Q3 EPWP Q3 NCOP DEAT NCOP DEAT NCOP DEAT

EC Not submittedNot submitted Sub 12/10/04 Sub 5/11/2004 Sub 14/01/2005 Sub 14/01/2005

FS Not submittedNot submitted Not submitted Not submitted Not submitted Not submitted

GP Not submittedSub 17/07/04 Sub:No Exp Not submitted Not Submitted Not submitted

KZN Not submittedNot submitted Sub 15/10/04 Not submitted Sub 13/01/2005 Not submitted

LIMP Not submittedNot submitted Not submitted Not submitted Sub 17/01/2005 Sub 17/01/2005

MP Sub 19/07/04 Not submitted Sub 19/10/04 Not submitted Not submitted Not Submitted

NC Not submittedNot submitted Sub13/10/04 Not submitted Not submitted Not submitted

NW Not submittedNot submitted Not submitted Not submitted Not submitted Not Submitted

WC Not submittedNo Report Sub 11/10/04 Not submitted Sub 14/01/2005 Not Submitted


Landcare InternationalLandcare International

South Africa is participating in the African chapter initiative for Landcare International

SA hosted an International workshop session during the second National Landcare Conference


Thank youThank you

Bonga Msomi

Department of Agriculture

Tel 012-319 7685

Email [email protected]

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