DAFF 2013/14 QUARTER 1 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE REPORT HIGHLIGHTS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE 20 AUGUST 2013

DAFF 2013/14 QUARTER 1 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE

20 AUGUST 2013

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Vision and Strategic Goals of DAFF Overview Performance by Programmes Financial Statements Actual Spending per Programme Actual Spending per Economic Classification Conclusion

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VISION AND STRATEGIC GOALS OF DAFF VISION

A leading, dynamic, united, prosperous and people-centered sector.

STRATEGIC GOALS

Increased profitable production of food, fibre and timber products by all categories of producers (subsistence, smallholder and commercial).

Sustained management of natural resources. Effective national regulatory services and risk management systems. A transformed and united sector. Increased contribution of the sector to economic growth and development. Effective and efficient governance.

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OVERVIEW

The Department presents its Quarter 1 Organisational Performance report for the 2013/14 financial year.

This presentation focuses attention on the departmental achievements as at the end of Quarter 1, and highlights the performance status of planned deliverables and challenges encountered.

DAFF contributes directly to three of the 12 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) and the draft Integrated Growth and Development Plan (IGDP) for agriculture, forestry and fisheries.

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OVERVIEW CONT…

The Department identified the following planned policies to be developed in a number of important areas:

1) Strategic Infrastructure Project(SIP)11, which aims to improve investment in infrastructure to support production, employment and rural development.

2) Extension Recovery Programme, to develop a national policy on extension and advisory services.

3) National Mechanisation Programme, will be revised to improve institutional arrangements to ensure shifts towards agro-ecological agriculture.

4) Policy and programme on inland fisheries, to focus on developing economic opportunities around existing storage dams and rivers.

5) Agro-ecological agriculture, with the aim of developing a comprehensive approach to agro-ecological agriculture.

6) A policy on supporting labour-intensive commercial agriculture and strategy for urban agriculture has been identified for development.

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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.

Corporate Services: To render sound human resources management and development, security and information management.

Chief Financial Office: To provide the Department with sound financial services. Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation: To direct the provision of policy analysis,

formulation, planning and monitoring and evaluation in order to facilitate the improvements of the Department’s performance.

Stakeholder Relations, Communication and Legal Services: To provide the Department with legal and communication services and promote intergovernmental and stakeholder relations.

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Programme 1 cont…

Strategic Objective

Indicator Q1 Target Actual Comment on deviation

SO3: Provide effective audit, investigative and legal, human resources and financial risk management.

Integrated Human Resource Management Plan submitted to DPSA and implemented.

Identify units with a high vacancy rate and advise.

Agriculture & Forestry: During the reporting period units with a high vacancy rate were identified and visits were undertaken to these Directorates to advice on recruitment and selection processes. Submissions were also made to the Minister and Oversight to inform them of the vacancy rate per respective branch and DDG's were required to ensure that the vacancy rate is decreased in their respective Branches.

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Approved jobs evaluated. Job evaluation results of 1 028 posts were approved by the relevant delegated authorities.

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Programme 1 cont…

Strategic Objective



Approved jobs evaluated.

Improve turn-around times on verification process.

The average turnaround time for SAQA to verify qualifications before an appointment could be made was reduced from 4 months to 38 working days.The average turnaround time for SSA to undertake criminal and citizenship verifications through the Director: Security Services was also reduced from 4 months to 29 working days.

The verification processes s takes almost 2 months to be finalised and this delay offers of employment .

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Programme 1 cont…

Strategic Objective




Work Place Skills Plan developed.

Agriculture & Forestry: Work Place Skills Plan was developed and approved. Fisheries: Branch Work Place Skills Plan approved and 10% of Q1 identified training interventions completed.

100% submission of Performance Agreements.

Agriculture & Forestry: 58% of Performance work plans (levels 1-12) submitted.75% of Performance Agreements (SMS members) submitted.Fisheries: 443 employees have submitted their work plans in respect of 2013/14. This translates to a 70% compliance rate.

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Programme 1 cont…

Strategic Objective

Indicator Q1 Target Actual Comments on deviation



100% submission of moderated annual assessment reports monitored.

Agriculture & Forestry: 88% submission of bi-annual reports.

Fisheries: 18 employees have failed to submit their second bi-annual performance documentation to HR.

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Programme 1 cont…

Strategic Objective



Review Strategic Human Resource Plan submission to DPSA via the DG and the Minister.

The Human Resource Plan was submitted to the Minister for approval.

Submission to get the Minister approval has been done.

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Programme 1 cont …

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Strategic Objective


SO5: Provide leadership and manage communication and information.

MSP implemented. Secure DEXCO approval for MSP Phase 1 (Business articulation report and current ICT assessment report).

Fisheries: MSP Phases 1 and 2 (Business articulation report and current ICT assessment report): Completed and accepted by the Chief Directorates.

ICT strategy context document (phase 3) developed and approved by Chief Directorates.

Fisheries: MSP Phase 3 (Business ICT Alignment): completed.

- ICT strategy context document developed and approved by Chief Directorates.

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Programme 1 Cont…

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Strategic Objective


SO5: Provide leadership and manage communication and information.

KIM Strategy implemented.

EDMS software options testing phase.

Various service providers were invited to demonstrate software capabilities and another demonstration on the suitable workflow was presented to senior management..

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Programme 1 cont…

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Strategic Objective


SO2: Strengthen policy, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and sector information.

Programme/project decision support management system implemented.

Programme/project decision support management system approved by DEXCO.

The amended project management methodology by DAFF directorates was workshoped with provinces on the 26-27 June, 2013. Amendments were recommended and resolutions taken to incorporate amendments, set up a national project management working group, and have the methodology go through DEXCO approval.

2014-2019 MTSF plan approved.

Draft MTSF plan compiled.

Workshops and meetings have been held with key national departments, in particular DRDLR and Environmental Affairs, to get the same level of understanding. Inputs have also been sourced from PDAs. The draft MTSF for Outcomes 7 and 10 will be discussed further for approval during the QRM.

CASP and MAFISA evaluated.

CASP and MAFISA TORs for evaluation approved by Steering Committee.

The Terms of References for both CASP and MAFISA have been approved by the Steering Committee. These evaluation studies will be carried out under the National Evaluation Plan coordinated by the Presidency.

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Programme 1 cont…

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Strategic Objective


Legislation review project completed.

Advertisement of 9 Bills for public comment and public consultations with stakeholders on legislation.

The following bills were published for public comments:-Plant Breeders Rights' Amendment Bill- National Animal Pounds Bill-Marketing of Agricultural Produce Amendment Bill-National Forest Amendment Bill-National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill- Agricultural Produce Marketing Agency Bill- Plant Improvement Bill- Marine Living Resource Amendment Bill-Conservation of Agricultural Resources Amendment Bill.

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Programme 1 cont…

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Strategic Objective

Indicator

Q1 Target Actual Comment on deviation

SO4: Improve departmental service excellence through implementation of quality standards, Batho Pele principles and the general legislative mandate.

Legislation review project completed.

NEDLAC and government cluster process followed and 11 Bills forwarded to State Law Advisor for pre- certification.

The following Bills are currently being finalised by the directorate concerned and/or with the State Law Advisor and/or on their way to Parliament:

•Marine Living Resources Amendment Bill.•Conservation of Agricultural Resources Amendment Bill.•Liquor Products Amendment Bill.•Agricultural Products Standards Amendment Bill.•Agricultural Research Council Amendment Bill.•Perishable Products Export Control Bill..• Protection and Development of Agricultural Land Framework Bill.•National Forest Amendment Bill.•National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill..•Plant Breeders Rights Bill.•Plant Improvement Bill.

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Programme 1 cont…

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Strategic Objective


Submit 7 Bills to relevant unit for submission to Minister and Cabinet approval.

7 Bills could not be submitted to the relevant directorate for submission to the Minister.

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Programme 1 cont...

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Strategic Objective


SO3: Provide effective audit, investigative and legal, human resources and financial riskmanagement.

Improved financial management control.

Submit unaudited annual financial statements to National Treasury (NT) and Auditor-General (AG) by 31 May 2013.

Submitted unaudited annual financial statements to National Treasury and Auditor-General by 31 May 2013.

PROGRAMME 2: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY

Purpose

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

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

Indicator Q1Target Actual

Comments on deviation

SO1: Promote efficient production, handling and processing of food, fibre and timber.

Number of producers benefiting from animal improvement schemes.

325 179

SO2: Establish and maintain effective early warning systems.

Planned surveillance conducted.

Plant and animal disease surveillance programmes as required.

Avian Influenza surveillance is continuing. Preparations for distribution of 878 sampling boxes for the national survey on pig diseases completed.

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Plant Production and Health

Strategic Objective



SO1 : Promote efficient production, handling and processing of food, fibre and timber.

Number of indigenous agricultural genetic resources conserved.

Consult ARC, Breeders’ Societies and Universities.

Officials from ARC-Animal Improvement Institute have been consulted and briefed about the project. Officials from KZNDAE (Directors, DDs and Animal Scientists) who work with farmers in Zululand and uMkhanyakude and officials from the University of Zululand were consulted during May 2013. Constructive inputs were noted and a dual programme of action was developed. Livestock Development Centres and subsistence Afrikaner cattle farmers from Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District was convened. A meeting with officials from EmbyoPlus Ex Situ centre was successfully convened.

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Plant Production and Health cont...

Strategic Objective



SO1 : Promote efficient production, handling and processing of food, fibre and timber.

Number of indigenous agricultural genetic resources conserved.

Initiate project with provincial departments.

The KZNDAE and NWDARD was formally notified about the programme on in situ conservation of Zulu sheep in KZN. SLA between DAFF and ARC has been signed that addresses the in situ conservation of Afrikaner cattle and Zulu sheep.


Planned surveillance conducted.

Document and analyse surveillance results.

Official notification and media release regarding the status of the fruit fly in South Africa surveillance and control actions were amended. Surveillance results have indicated several areas in the country where B. invaders was recorded. These areas are evaluated and control measures have been implemented.

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Inspection and Quarantine Services

Strategic Objective




Number of regulatory compliance and monitoring interventions implemented.

Conduct inspections, surveys, investigations, take appropriate action and compile report.

An inspection report on the regulatory compliance and monitoring interventions was compiled.

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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: The sub-programme provides national frameworks to promote sustainable household food security programmes through improving the production systems of subsistence and smallholder farmers in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector to achieve food security livelihoods and facilitate the provision of inputs, implements and infrastructure support.

Sector Capacity: Facilitates the provision of agriculture, forestry and fisheries education and training in support of sustainable growth and equitable participation in the sector. This will be achieved by facilitating and supporting education and training skills, promoting the development of centres of excellence on skills training and develop, manage and coordinate the sector transformation policy and strategy in line with the government objectives for the Department.

National Extension Support Services: Provides national extension policies, norms and standards on research and technology development. The sub-programme provides strategic leadership and guidance for the planning, coordination and implementation of extension and advisory services in the sector. It also provides leadership and strategic support in the implementation of norms and standards for extension.

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Food Security

Strategic Objective



SO2 : Strengthen policy, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and sector information.

Number of subsistence farmers supported.

20 000 792 subsistence farmers supported (FS: 89 household gardens and 26 community gardens.L: 30 household gardens and 4 community gardens. MP: 4 community gardens.KZN: 59 households gardens and 11 community gardens. WC: 7 household gardens and 1 community garden.EC: 49 household gardens. NW: 450 household gardens.NC: 23 household gardens and 16 community gardens. GP: 23 household gardens.

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Food Security cont…

Strategic Objective




Number of smallholder producers supported.

3 000 3 009 smallholder producers received support in the form of advisory services (MP: 847 ;L: 70 ; KZN: 555 ; WC: 0 (reported number of projects only); EC: 802 ;GP: 23 ; NC: 0 ; FS: 276 and NW: 436).

Number of infrastructure anchor projects established.

Collection of existing planning criteria and compare to international best practices.

Attended meetings held regarding the anchor projects and existing planning documents collected.

The Engineering staff in the Directorate could not interrogate the material effectively due to the commitment to complete the Lesotho border road specification.

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Sector Capacity Development

Strategic Objective

Indicator Q1Target

Actual


SO4: Provide leadership and support to research, training and extension in the sector.

Number of Colleges of Agriculture accredited by CHE.

Conduct needs analysis for Tsolo and Potchefstroom Colleges.

Conducted needs analysis for Tsolo and Potchefstroom Colleges.

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PROGRAMME 4: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND MARKETING

Purpose

Ensure value chain integration; facilitation of market access for agriculture, forestry and fisheries products in support of economic growth, job creation and development.

The programme comprises the following three sub-programmes, namely International Relations and Trade; Agro- processing and Marketing; and Cooperatives and Rural Enterprise Development.

International Relations and Trade: Facilitates, coordinates and supports international relations and international trade for the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector through the development and implementation of appropriate policies and programmes.

Cooperatives and Rural Enterprise Development: Facilitates and supports the implementation of programmes and initiatives to ensure the promotion and participation of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector in the economic development of businesses.

Agro-processing and Marketing: Ensures the conversion/transformation of primary agriculture, forestry and fisheries commodities into value-added products and ensures domestic and international market access.

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Agro-Processing and Marketing

Strategic Objective

Indicator Q1Target Actual Comment on deviation


Agro-processing Strategy implemented.

Undertake feasibility studies for two agro-processing projects.

Project number 1. The feasibility study for establishing Wool processing plant at Elundini municipality has been completed and it will be tabled to stakeholders for their comments/input. Project number 2. The undertaking of a feasibility study to establish fresh produce (fruit and vegetables) processing plant in Greater Letaba Municipality could not be completed as planned.

Marketing Strategy Implemented.

Meetings of the network and its working groups; report on the outcomes of the network facilitated.

One meeting of the Aquaculture Intergovernmental ad hoc working group on aquaculture legislation was held.

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Cooperatives and Rural Enterprise Development

Strategic Objective



Number of commodity based cooperatives established and supported.

1 One Commodity Based Cooperative has been established in the Western Cape Province to process fish harvested by primary cooperatives in the area (Houtbay Community Fishers Secondary Cooperative Limited ( Registration number 2013/009029/25)

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International Relations and Trade

Strategic Objective


SO3: Provide effective audit, investigative and legal, human resources and financial riskmanagement.

International Relations Strategy implemented.

Implementation of bilateral and multilateral engagements and new agreements facilitated (capacity building, market access and technical assistance).

BRICS: Concept notes for both Climate Change seminar and Agricultural Economics Working Group meetings have been developed and sent to DIRCO. DIRCO has been requested to invite the members and they have subsequently invited the BRICS members.

IBSA: In line with the implementation of the IBSA Action Plan, DAFF successfully facilitated Plant Health, Inspection Services, Forestry and Climate Change, to attend a Workshop on the Harmonisation of Methodologies on Pest Risk Analysis, which took place on 5-7 June 2013, in India.

PROTOCOLS TO BE SIGNED: As a result of the signed overarching agreement with China, DAFF is currently working on two protocols to facilitate market access:(a) Wool protocol(b) Maize protocol

TAIWAN (Arrangement signed in April 2013).

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International Relations and Trade cont…

Strategic Objective



International Relations Strategy implemented.

Implementation of bilateral and multilateral engagements and new agreements facilitated (capacity building, market access and technical assistance).

MEXICO (draft agreement).

ARGENTINA (signed agreement 6 June 2013).

Coordinated the signing of an agreement between SA and Argentina on the 6 June 2013.

MULTILATERAL ENGAGEMENTS

FAO: Facilitated and attended a meeting with FAO, DAFF and DIRCO to discuss Country Programming Framework and Partnership Agreement, 8-10 May 2013.

IFAD: Facilitated a meeting between Minister and IFAD President to discuss issues of mutual interest, May 2013.

OECD: Solicited advice from DIRCO and DAFF Legal Advisor on the proposed MoU on capacity building.

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International Relations and Trade cont…

Strategic Objective

Indicator Q1 Actual Comment on deviation


Trade Development Strategy implemented.

Negotiating mandate approved.

A progress report on the negotiations for the Quarter has been compiled.

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PROGRAMME 5: FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Purpose

Develop and facilitate the implementation of policies and targeted programmes to ensure management of forests, sustainable use and protection of land and water as well as managing agricultural risks and disasters.

There are three sub-programmes in the Forestry Programme, namely Forestry Operations; Forestry Development and Regulations; and Natural Resources Management.

Forestry Operations: Ensures sustainable management of forestry operations through managing state forests and woodlands, other state assets in the region and to render coordination and operational support.

Forestry Development and Regulations: Ensures effective development of policies for forestry regulation and oversight by promoting the optimum development of arboriculture, commercial and urban forestry and the development of small-scale 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 soil).

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Forestry Operations

Strategic Objective

Indicator Q1Target Actual Comments on deviation


Number of smallholder producers supported.

350 307 small growers supported (KZN =14, MP&L=60, EC=91, other regions 142).


Increased number of hectares rehabilitated

150 ha 15 ha planted at Sokhulu plantation.

The planting in KZN and Other Regions will take place in Quarters 3 & 4 as this is in the rainy season.

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Forestry Development and Regulations

Strategic Objective


SO 1: Promote efficient production, handling and processing of food, fibre and timber.

Charter undertakings implemented.

Appoint service provider to develop toolkits to enhance the potential of the SMMES and rolling out pilot training programmes in the forestry sector.

The service provider was appointed to develop toolkits.

Develop implementation plan in consultation with regions.

Workshops were held in all the forestry regions and draft implementation plans were developed.

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Natural Resources ManagementStrategic Objective



Number of hectares (agricultural land, woodlands and indigenous forests) rehabilitated.

2 125 ha Total of 1139.92 hectares we rehabilitated of which 856 ha is agricultural land and 283, 92 ha is state indigenous forests.

Due date for Provinces to submit their quarterly reports is 31 July 2013; therefore the status reported will be updated as soon as all reports are available.

Increase the number of hectares of irrigation schemes revitalised.

10 ha Ten (10) ha revitalized at Vaalharts irrigation scheme.

Number of hectares (agricultural land, woodlands and indigenous forests) rehabilitated.

125 ha A total of 283,92 ha of state indigenous forests was rehabilitated from April to June 2013 (202,32 ha – DAFF; 66,6 ha and 15 ha done by Wild Coast Project (WCP) and Working for Forests, respectively.

Climate Change adaptation and mitigation plans implemented.

Collate proposals for the implementation plans.

Project proposals for the implementation of the plans have been collated.

Call for project proposals were issued and expression of interest was received from a potential service provider. Process of appointing the service provider underway.

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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: Ensures aquaculture growth and fisheries economic development for sustainable livelihoods by providing public support and an integrated platform for management of aquaculture.

Fisheries Research and Development: Ensures the promotion of the sustainable development of fisheries resources and ecosystems by conducting and supporting appropriate research.

Marine Resource Management: Ensures the sustainable utilization 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 ManagementStrategic Objective



Number of fish farms supported.

Technical assessment of 5 business plans and compliance assessment conducted on 5 fish farms.

Technical assessment conducted for 6 business plans. 5 business plans were assessed for support through the Aquaculture and Enhancement Development Programme (ADEP) and one for CASP support for a proposed catfish project in Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality in the Northern Cape. The business plans assessed for ADEP applications were: - Abagold (Pty) Ltd: Abalone farm expansion, Hermanus, Western Cape.- Blue Cap General Trading (Pty) Ltd: Dusky kob farm expansion, Paternoster, Western Cape.- Aloe Creek Aquaculture CC: Tilapia farm expansion, Cullinan, Gauteng.- Gapwedge Properties 63 (Pty) Ltd: Concept for finfish farm, Pearly Beach, Western Cape.- Malmesbury fishmeal: agro-processing.

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Monitoring, Control and Surveillance

Strategic Objective



Enforcement and compliance measures to combat poaching improved.

160 sea-based inspections of vessels conducted in 4 priority fisheries.

Sea-based inspections of vessels conducted in 4 priority sectors: 154

Hake: 0 Abalone: 27Rock lobster: 93 Line fish: 34

Other sectors where sea-based inspections were carried out: 106.

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Monitoring, Control and SurveillanceStrategic Objective




73 investigations conducted on rights holders in 4 key fisheries sectors.

Rights holders investigated in 4 priority sectors: 76

Hake: 14 Abalone: 12Rock lobster: 34 Line fish: 16Other sectors where rights holders were investigated: 4A total of infringing 45 non-rights holders were also investigated.


Conduct 157 inspections on vessel landings in 4 key fisheries sectors.

Total number of vessels inspected in 4 priority sectors: 374

Hake: 79 Abalone: 59Rock lobster: 97 Line fish: 139

Other sectors where investigations on vessel landings were carried out: 591.

Line fish vessels increased the number of sea going trips due to Easter Holidays and good weather permitting for fishing activities.

Abalone sector fishing season also starts from December 2012 to July 2013.Abalone vessels start to increase their fishing activities from March to July, pushing to finish their quota before 31 July.

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Marine Resources ManagementStrategic Objective



Depleted fish stocks rebuilt (abalone, West Coast rock lobster and Line fish).

Formulate TAE recommendations for Line fish.

Line fish TAE approved.

Review permit conditions for Line fish.

Line fish permit conditions revised and approved.

Increased support to SMMEs within the sector.

Revise the general fishing policy and 8 sector specific fishing policies in the inshore and high seas fisheries sectors.

Draft revised general and sector specific policies published in the Government Gazette.

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Marine Resources Management cont ...Strategic Objective



Depleted fish stocks rebuilt (abalone, West Coast rock lobster and Line fish).

Reconciliation of allocation and landings.

Preliminary catch data received from one (1) right holder in the deep-sea hake sector and from one (1) right holder in the hake longline sector. All right holders in the hake (deep-sea, inshore trawl, longline and handline) sector must submit their summary of landings for the period 1 January 2013 to 30 June 2013 on 31 July 2013.

Update the capacity management models.

Models updated for hake sector (deep-sea, inshore trawl and longline)No capacity management model kept for hake handline as it is managed as a total applied effort (TAE) fishery.

Increased support to SMMEs within the sector.

Revise the general fishing policy and 8 sector specific fishing policies in the offshore and high seas fisheries sectors.

Draft revised General and sector specific policies published in the Government Gazette.

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Marine Resources Management cont ...Strategic Objective


Ensure the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.

Depleted fish stocks rebuilt (abalone, hake, West Coast rock lobster and Line fish).

4 sectors. Three sectors targets for inshore fisheries (abalone, West Coast rock lobster and Line fish) have been achieved, whilst one sector target for offshore fisheries (hake) has not been achieved.

Increase growth, income and sustainable job opportunities in the value chain.

Increase support to SMMEs within the sector.

Allocate 70% of fishing rights in 8 sectors to SMMEs.

The draft revised general and sector specific policies have been published in the Government Gazette.

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Additional indicators for Monitoring, Control and Surveillance

Strategic Objective


Ensure the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.

Enforcement and compliance efforts to combat poaching increased.

Facilitate approval and implementation of the Integrated Fisheries Security Strategy (IFSS).

Facilitate Approval of the IFSS: The draft IFSS is available with inputs from relevant stakeholders including Branch management. It is now being refined for presentation to DEXCO for approval.

Implementation of Integrated Fisheries Security Strategy: During this quarter 76 rights holders were investigated in addition to 154 sea-based vessel inspections as well as 374 land-based vessel inspections were conducted.

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EXPENDITURE TRENDS

QUARTER 1 – 2013/14

EXPENDITURE QUARTER 1: PER PROGRAMME

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PROGRAMMES BUDGET APRIL MAY JUNE QUARTER 1 % R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 SPENT

Administration 663 949 54 019 57 258 25 726 137 003 20.6%

Agricultural Production, Health and Food Safety 2 066 145 206 581 85 069 255 785 547 435 26.5%

Food Security and AgrarianReform 1 601 066 26 025 17 783 151 473 195 281 12.2%

Trade Promotion and Market Access 231 648 43 795 21 770 23 370 88 935 38.4%

Forestry 1 181 143 45 021 65 321 118 069 228 411 19.3%

Fisheries 434 036 74 587 14 283 17 507 106 377 24,5%

TOTAL 6 177 987 450 028 261 484 591 930 1 303 442 21.1%

EXPENDITURE QUARTER 1:PER ECONOMIC CLASSIFICATION

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ECONOMIC BUDGET APRIL MAY JUNE QUARTER 1 % CLASSIFICATION R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 R’000 SPENT

Compensation ofemployees 1 632 609 124 742 121 912 123 779 370 433 22.7%

Goods and services 766 289 22 112 53 574 35 741 111 427 14.5%

Interest and rent on land 1 058 - 80 - 80 7.6% Total transfers and subsidies 3 658 901 295 173 76 856 413 560 785 589 21.5%

Payments for capitalassets 119 130 6 831 9 062 18 849 34 742 29.2%

Buildings and other fixedstructures 37 735 1 752 2 995 2 526 7 273 19.3%

Payments for financialassets - 1 170 - 1 1 171 -

TOTAL 6 177 987 450 028 261 484 591 930 1 303 442 21.1%

Reasons for over/under spending against 25% target

Programme 1

• Payments in respect of capital works are subject to claims submitted by the Department of Public Works on projects.

Programme 2

• Double payment to Agricultural Research Council.

Programme 3

• Payments to provinces in respect of CASP conditional grants were made at 9,85% in terms of the DORA disbursement schedule. Six provinces complied with the request to focus 70% of CASP allocation to food production, whilst compliance by three provinces are awaited. Furthermore, the allocation of R42,0 million in respect of Agricultural Colleges was re-classified from Transfer Payments to Goods and Services.

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Reasons for over/under spending against 25% target

Programme 4

• Once-off payment to National Agricultural Marketing Council.

Programme 5

• Payments to provinces in respect of LandCare conditional grants were made at 10% in terms of the DORA disbursement schedule. Furthermore, the expenditure in respect of the Prevention and Mitigation of Disaster Risks was on 7,1% of the appropriated amount.

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CONCLUSION

• Although sector’s share of GDP is declining, its a significant primary sector of the economy.

• Also a precarious sector subject to a wide range of risks.

• High and volatile fuel and electricity prices and increased minimum wages pose a threat to the sustainability of the sector.

• Vulnerability to food insecurity increasing and food security status deteriorating.

• Critical for government to intervene via direct support mechanisms to protect farms and farm workers.

• Improved cooperation with the provinces and local government to enhance governance in the sector.

• Accelerate collaboration with stakeholders through existing forums.

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DAFF 2013/14 QUARTER 1 ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE REPORT HIGHLIGHTS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE 20 AUGUST 2013