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NATIONAL PROGRESS REPORT ON ZERO HUNGER

7th August, 2012

Outline of Presentation

1. Zero Hunger focus areas.2. Provincial Progress Reports on Projects3. National Programme of Action

SUMMARY OF PROVINCIAL REPORT

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COMMUNICATION AND MOBILISATION

All stakeholders informed

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Must see communication as ongoing. District Municipalities; Provincial Departments. Mobilising, organising and educating farmers

FARMER SUPPORT

On-going, and survey will assist to focus and coordinate production

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At least 5 production areas plotted X

Survey / profiling of farmers is important in identifying required support for meeting targeted market supplies. This will also require mapping out Zero Hunger economic zone, determined by distance. Are the 5 production areas economic zones?

ZERO HUNGER PROGRAME OF ACTIONPROVINCE: Western Cape

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SECURING GOVERNMENT AND OTHER MARKETS

Engaged Provincial Top Management for establishment of an inter-departmental Zero Hunger work group

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Engaged with correctional services and prisons for the supply of for fruit

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National Policy implications for Zero Hunger is critical. Studying and understanding how procurement process works within different provincial departments, will inform the business model for securing contractual agreement.

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SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND PLANNING

Survey on all departmental projects X

Start of complete survey of all farms X

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Farmer & stakeholder mobilization. Farmer days commenced in May with 4 out of 5 districts done. 44 farmer cooperatives established and are currently being strengthened; commodity groups emphasised

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May want to expand communication and mobilisation to more than farmer days.

ZERO HUNGER PROGRAME OF ACTIONPROVINCE: Northern Cape

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FARMER SUPPORT

Support to farmers, • Infrastructure; Inputs; Institutional ;

Training; Logistics; Market linkages• Frances Baard Broiler Park (R10million);

Renovation of 5 Chicken houses and storage facilities. Feasibility studies almost completed for hatchery & feed mill establishment. Frances Baard Crop Production Hub (R5,9m) will concentrate on mechanisation and production inputs. Training through CASP and other S/Hs

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We must plan farmer support in a way that renders them “market ready” i.e. supplying ZH markets; the plans must also anticipate the time frames of production cycles and supply.


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Baseline information. Data base smallholders and subsistent farmers is 95% completed. Counting of no. of schools, food stuffs consumed in school nutrition programme, completed. Study of procurement process completed, and available. DM ZH coordinating forums; strengthened; projects teams for 2 hubs established.

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This information must inform commodities that will be targeted, and farmer support required to meet market / contract requirements.


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PROV. COORDINATING STRUCTURES

Provincial Steering Committee (IFSNTT) X XDistrict Committees (IFSNTT) X XUnderstanding roles and responsibilities will be important. Incorporating reports from DAFF SMS deployment will assist in assessing progress.


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Establishment of a marketing co-op (Vaalharts hub) X X Establishment of a hatchery & feed mill (Feasibility) X X X X X X

The model for market, infrastructure and institutional arrangements will be piloted in Francis Baard. Partnerships with Food Bank South Africa, SAPA (poultry) and Kumba Mines is underway for John Taolo Gaetsewe.

The business model must be dealt with as well. Partnership must further see how Zero hunger could be strengthened, further demonstrating types of systems required.

3yr Implementation plan

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NationalFoodBankFund

Retailers

Processors/Manufacturers

Other

Other

FoodBankagencies

Northern Cape - Integrated Agri-FoodBankSustainable model

Guaranteed off-take

agreements

Agriculture mentoringandtraining

Equipmentandinfrastructureprogramme

Businessand bookkeepingservice

Procurement programme

PACKING / PROCESSING

FACILITY

AGRIFOODBANK

FOODBANKWAREHOUSE

Fertiliserand seedsubsidy

ProcurementProgramme

ProcurementProgramme

DonatedFoods

Smallholder farmers

Transporttomarket

DonatedFoods

Crop and stock insurance

FOODBANKCOMMUNITY

DEPOT

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Zero Hunger was presented at:- 4 x districts to District management, Agricultural Technicians / Advisors, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Youth Summit, Bojanala District Youth Summit Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District Youth SummitBojanala District Youth Summit; Matlosana Local Municipality; Madibeng Local Municipality;Potchefstroom farmers day;Taung farmers day

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ZERO HUNGER PROGRAME OF ACTIONPROVINCE: North West

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FARMER SUPPORT

Profiling of all projects funded through conditional grants (2nd wk June, 12’)•Commodities•Level of output (production capacity)•Market? Yes and no•Productive land?•Challenges?? (constraints)

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Profiling of farmers is important in identifying required support for meeting targeted market supplies. This will also require mapping out Zero Hunger economic zones, determined and distance to markets and facilities.


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FARMER SUPPORT

Identified Agricultural Training Facilities: Kgora Training Resource Center (Mmabatho) {Small stock, pig, layer, broiler, dairy, orchard, vegetable production units}

Taung Agricultural College{Small stock, pig, layer, broiler, dairy, orchard, vegetable production units}

Potchefstroom Agricultural College 30ha arable, pivot irrigation, pig, layer, broiler, dairy, vegetable production units}

North West University (Faculty of Agriculture){Layer, broiler, dairy, vegetable production units}

Potchefstroom Agricultural Research Institution

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Profiling the markets – School Nutrition Programme,hospitals,Correctional Services, SAPS, Defence – Agri Economics District Reps and Agric Economics RepsMenu and price (average market prices)Required volumesProcure process and schedule

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This will form a very good foundation for understanding market requirements, and farmer support for supplying these markets.


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Agri-hub and Trade posts ( terms of reference – DAFF, NAMC & DARD Agric Econ )

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Agri-hub and Trade posts (collection points) to be established – number dependent on the volume and spatial distribution of production

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Modelling/ Business plan based identified commodities within legal framework (regulatory , food safety – dependent on TORs)

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Spatial analysis of viable commoditiesNgaka Modiri Molema District ( Livestock and crop production)Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District (Livestock production)Bojanala District (Poultry production and vegetable)Dr. K. Kaunda (Poultry and Livestock production)

To be planned. Mapping out Zero Hunger economic zone, determined by distance from market, becomes important in spatial planning.


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National Communication StrategyIntroduce a branding campaign around Zero Hunger, awareness campaigns

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Institutional ArrangementsThe Provincial Food Security Forum met with relevant role players on the 19/04/2012 incl. Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, National & Provincial Department of Social Development, University of Free State, NDA, Project Literacy FS, Food Bank SA (NGO).A MoU will be entered into between the HoD's.IFSNTT-Zero Hunger Strategy: DARD Chair & Social Development provide Secretariat. Members: DSD, DoE, DoH, Correctional Services, Water Affairs, DRDLR, Department of the Premier & DoPW.

Mobilisation and organisation of farmersMEC and Executive met with Farmer- and Commodity Organizations discussing ZH.

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FARMER SUPPORT

Profiling of FarmersA detailed database quantifying different types of smallholder producers and including info regarding what they produce and what they need (skills training, infrastructure, equipment, etc.). Database available and continuously been refined.


22 Mentors and 2 Master Mentors appointed.Tender advertisements for Implementing Agents and Professional Services completed for development and implementation of bankable business plans. Briefing session linked to the tender held. The tender closing date is 30 April 2012.

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ZERO HUNGER PROGRAME OF ACTIONPROVINCE: Free State

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FARMER SUPPORT

Improved Farmer Support Systems (ERP, Training, Vets) Zero Hunger in all districts concentrates on• fish production• wool processing• animal feed processing• livestock• essential oils• tripe canning• vegetable production• grain production• sheep production• dairy production



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Engagement with government institutional markets (prisons, schools, health etc.) to establish product needs and supply cycles.

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MoU with Department Education for Food Scheme Support to 1080 schools drawn up. Still to be signed.

Discussions at EXCO and Cluster level to link in Defence and Correctional Services on going.

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Several projects aimed at agro-processing.• Animal Feed processing plant• Gariep Wool processing plant• Tripe canning and dicing processing plant• Lejweleputswa Poultry Hub• Fruit processing factory• Maize milling plant etc.

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ZERO HUNGER PROGRAME OF ACTIONPROVINCE: Gauteng

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11th & 15th May 2012 Presentation of Zero Hunger by DAFF to IFSNTT during Mechanization Programme

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16th May 2012 – Constitution of the Gauteng Zero Hunger Programme

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1st – 16th JuneUsed DAFF SMS deployment to plan and presented ZH projects to management

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Gauteng Integrated Food Security and Nutrition Task Team, will be used to roll-out the Zero hunger program at local level

GDARD lead the task team + Social Development Department to all Metros and District Municipality.

Communication and mobilisation should also be expanded to educating, informing and organising farmers.

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FARMER SUPPORT

Ongoing Comprehensive farmer support covering : Training of farmers on production.Provision of production inputs e.g. broilers, layers, sows, seeds; fertilizer, poultry and piggery production Infrastructure support e.g. tunnel ,piggery and poultry units, Provision of Extension Services,Provision of InformationProvision of Technical and Advisory services.


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FARMER SUPPORT

Feasibility studies were conducted on 63 projects by GDF and GDARD officials (18 projects were nominate)

The main purpose was to identifying potential projects and/or farmers that can consistently supply government institutions with vegetables (cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, beetroot & potatoes) for a period of three (03) years (expiring in June 2012, working on renewing for another 3 years)The total Rand value of the Tender is R5 million over a three years period.

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Identification and mapping of Zero Hunger with potential to supply Government Institutions

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Also important to plan according Zero Hunger economic zones i.e. optimal distances between farmers markets and other support. This will further inform your Agro-processing strategy, which GP should concentrate as province.

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Eighteen (18) Gauteng projects currently supplying Government Institutions – GDF Tender. Egg supply– expire in 2014 (R3 million)

Currently working on tenders to supply: Frozen vegetables, milk, red meat (closed tender) Department of Health busy with farmer/project assessment.

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Currently busy with feasibility study, ensuring that the farmers have the necessary paper work. Volumes?

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Low hanging ‘fruit’ identified and providing farmers with required support to qualify. Must systemize this support.

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ZERO HUNGER PROGRAME OF ACTIONPROVINCE: Eastern Cape

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Provincial Zero hunger Steering Comm established -2nd meeting on 17 June [Rural Dev & Ag reform, Rural Dev & Land reform, Social Dev, Dept. Health, Dept. Educ., Dept. Local Govt, Universities ( Ft Hare), Stats SA, ECSECC (OTP), NGO coalition].

Zero Hunger Presented to Prov. Poverty Alleviation Steering Committee (Meeting held on 23 May)

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Engagement of Provincial & District Organised Agric Institutions (NAFU / ORTFU / AFASA / Agri-EC)

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Analysis for viable commodities:Area Based Suitability Planning completed at provincial and ward Level w. r. t. resource suitability, Implications for agri logistics, skills & markets - being integrated )

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Area Based Suitability Planning completed at provincial- Ward Level w. r. t. resource suitability, - Effects of logistics, skills & markets - being integrated )

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Desk-top planning to address Logistical arrangements affecting food price escalation i.e. Market Distribution network , through local surveys )

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FARMER SUPPORT – 12-13 ProjectsInfrastructure: CASP Infrastructure Projects

Farmer Training ( accredited /non accredited courses)

Prodn. Input Support: Crops - ploughing/mech serv.

Prodn. Input Support: Crops - Fert./Chem./Seeds

Prodn. Input Support: livestock - Dipping

Prodn. Input Support: livestock - poultry/ pigs/Ostrich

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MARKET AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTGovt. Institution Markets: School Nutrition Access to School nutrition Markets now "School Based" making market accessible to local suppliers/intermediaries Agri-Parks - Contracted to supply 55 000 children in Nkonkobe LM. - to expand into Mbashe / Mgquma when ESKOM connect 3phase power.

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Govt. Institution Markets: Tertiary Institutions. Informal contacts to be followed by formal meetings.

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Govt. Institution Markets: ( Hospitals ) Meeting at provincial level taken place – baseline data provided by Dept. Health. Quality and security of supply concerns to be addressed.

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Trade Posts

Available data does not include adequate details and process started to update information to be basis for local planning

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ZERO HUNGER PROGRAME OF ACTIONPROVINCE: Limpopo

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NATIONAL PROGRAMME OF ACTION - WORKING GROUPS

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR WORKING GROUPS

SCOPE OF WORK FOR ALL WORKING GROUPS• Working groups must guide and advise provinces and

other implementation agents on the implementation of Zero Hunger.

• Working groups are further responsible for leading and formulating models / systems for implementation of Zero Hunger.

• Provide policy support for implementation.• Working Groups will exist for the duration of the Zero

Hunger Programme.

PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Aims and Objectives Key Deliverables Time FramesResponsible department

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To appoint a service provider for setting up and rolling out of required systems for farmers participating in Zero Hunger within 27DMs

Put out tender and manage delivery of service provider for setting up of required Zero Hunger systems within the 27DMs for farmer participation.Farmer collection , distribution centres and payment systems.Farmer mobilization and conscientization

Secondment of Brazilian to assist with design of systems. Meeting with Embassy on Wednesday (tentative)

July 2012 – July 2015 DAFF – DPS + DSF

PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATIONAims and Objectives Key Deliverables Time Frames

Responsible department / institution

Systems approach planning monitoring & evaluation.

Design and institutionalization of a project management and decision support system for all Zero Hunger interventions with a dedicated office for the management there of (“War Room”)Secondment Dudley Adolph + CSIR

1 July 2012 – 1 July 2013 DAFF – DPDS + DSF

National POA for Zero Hunger

Finalize and document the national POA for Zero Hunger

30 July DAFF – PDS + DSF

Finalise Food Policy detailing policy framework for Zero Hunger Programme.

Food Security Policy submitted to Cabinet

July DAFF – DSF

PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Aims and Objectives Key Deliverables Time FramesResponsible

department / institution

To finalise all Zero Hunger Documents

Information package Conceptual

Document Business Plan (POA +

Budget)

15th July DAFF – DSF + DPDS

MARKET AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTAims and Objectives Key Deliverables Time Frames

Responsible department / institution

Aims and Objectives Key Deliverables Time Frames Roles and Responsibilities

Infrastructure

1) Conduct a survey to check number, usage and availability of agro processing facilities in order to propose the most appropriate mechanism to rectify or address infrastructural constraints

Grains : silos, milling (NAMC report of milling)

Fruits and vegetables :post handling facilities pack-houses, storage and other value adding facilities (DAFF marketing infrastructure strategy)

Livestock: Auctioneering facilities , abattoirs (existing database of red meat and poultry abattoirs)

Dairy (database of all existing dairies in the country)

Infrastructure under the control of fresh produce markets

2) Review various food banking models and identify key success factors that could help DAFF understand the process of coordination and distribution of food.

DAFF, DTI, Provinces, department of Health and Municipalities,NAMC, various agricultural industry institutions



department / institutionAims and Objectives Key Deliverables Time Frames Roles and Responsibilities

Public Private Partnership (PPP)

1) Explore mechanism to partner with industry role players (business and associations) for the purpose of developing of viable projects and solicit assistance in implementation and sign agreements/MOU for on the following:

Development of proper development schemes in selected industries (schemes on grains, red meat and citrus have already been developed).

Soil preparation, supply of inputs, improvements in production practices, processing and marketing.

1) To partner with market information institutions, such as SAGIS, SAWIS, etc, to supply timely, relevant an accurate information required to take proper business decisions

DAFF, Provinces, Private sector, NAMC, Various agricultural Industry organizations.



department / institutionAims and Objectives Key Deliverables Time Frames Roles and Responsibilities

Mentoring and capacity building

1) Review the needs assessment reports prepared on each of the identified groups (we are assuming that DAFF would have done the needs assessment) and prepare a mentoring and capacity building strategy.

2) Identify public and private institutions capable of providing the required support

3) Monitor the provision of support

DAFF, Provinces, NAMC, SETAs, etc

COMMUNICATIONS

Aims and Objectives Key DeliverablesTools of

CommunicationTime Frames

To educate, inform and propogate the purpose, objectives and operations of Zero Hunger

Roadshows Face to faceProvincial launches Community meetings

National Launch/ Ministerial event

Public participation. Media briefing, invite and release

Morning Live/Sunrise Live broadcast/ studio interviews/ cross over.

Radio interviewsCurrent affairs programmesCommunity radio stations

Adverts Television and Radio

Advertorial Print media

Branding Zero Hunger

DEVELOPMENT FINANCEScope of Work (main focus of work)• Provide strategic direction and advice on the establishment of a ‘bridging fund’ to

ensure timely payments to farmers who are participating in Zero Hunger Programme.

• Debate, clarify and make recommendations on the best financial support for start-up ventures within the logic of the Zero Hunger Programme.

• Ensure a common approach to procurement processes from smallholder farmers by public institutions and government departments.

• Debate, clarify and make recommendations on the transversal procurement policy in order to promote preferential procurement.

• Identify overall implementation issues, risks and gaps likely to impact on the Zero Hunger Programme implementation and work towards solution-based outcomes.

• Provide feedback and strategic advice on progress and milestones, issues resolution and policy directions to progress the implementation.

FARMER SUPPORTScope of Work (main focus of work):• Training of producers based on their needs and level of

competence• Training of extension personnel and animal health workers • Formulating and implementing programmes to increase access to

agricultural information, with the ultimate aim to make information available on demand, e.g. using mobile telephony and rural infrastructure such as multi-purpose sites and Agricultural Development Centres (ADC’s)

• Formulating and implementing effective structures devolved to local government structures/district level for the provision of technical services such as soil analysis, diagnostics and farm enterprise planning.

SMS Deployment• Letter from the Director General requested provinces to:

– Detail their Zero Hunger Projects, funded by CASP and Ilema Letsema into project plans.

– To schedule project visits for 2012/2012. It was requested a total of 8 visits be scheduled.

• The 1st visit was aimed at reporting on the last (November, 2011) planning projects and scheduling visits.

• All provinces had their first visit with Free State and Eastern Cape submitted their project action plans already

• The deployment of SMS members and supporting teams, will be visiting projects to assess progress based on the plans.