CASP DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE Comprehensive Agriculture Support Programme CASP

CASP DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE Comprehensive Agriculture Support Programme (CASP) Portfolio Committee presentation Department of Agriculture 2004

Part 1 What is CASP? DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

Aim of CASP To enhance the provision of support services to promote and facilitate agricultural development targeting beneficiaries of the Land Reform and Agrarian Reforms programmes. DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

CASP and Policy Reform Policy documents providing the policy framework for CASP: Ø The White Paper on Agriculture (1995) Ø The White Paper on Land Reform (1995) Ø The Reconstruction and Development programme Ø The BATAT Strategy (1995) Ø The Strauss Commission Report (1996) Ø The Land Agriculture Development Programme (1998) Ø Skills Development Act Ø National Skills Development Strategy DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

Policy Reforms Ø Deregulation of the agricultural product marketing Ø Changes in fiscal treatment of Agriculture Ø Abolition of certain tax concessions Ø Reduction in the direct budgetary expenditure on the sector Ø The land reform, restitution and redistribution Ø Trade policy reforms and general liberalisation of agric trade Ø Institutional reforms, esp. the three tiers of Gov involved in Agriculture Ø Changes in the mandate of the Land bank Ø Repeal of the Agricultural Credit Act DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

Strategies to put policy reforms into practice Ø Integrated Sustainable Rural Development Strategy (ISRDS) Ø The Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development subprogramme (LRAD) Ø Integrated Food Security and Nutrition (IFSNP) Ø The National Landcare programme Ø Agriculture Sector Strategy Ø Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Ø Knowledge and Information systems (KIMS) DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

The need for CASP Ø Inspite of strategies and policies, agricultural support services have been inadequate, hence CASP Ø CASP flows from the recommendations of the Strauss Commission report, which recommended: • The financial “sunrise” subsidies to establish financing mechanisms • The adoption of a “sunrise” package of enabling conditions for the beneficiaries of land reform to streamline and align service delivery within the three tiers of government • Identified as a priority within the intergovernmental fiscal review process focusing on service delivery. DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

CASP model Agricultural macro- The Hungry & Vulnerable system within consumer economic Farm & Business environment Household food level activity security & Subsistence On & off farm infrastructure Marketing & Business Development Capacity building Training & assistance Financial Technical & advisory assistance 6 pillars Information & Knowledge management Agriculture support

CASP beneficiaries 1. The Hungry & Vulnerable Though this group is primarily the responsibility of the Department of Social Development, they are supported by the Do. A and PDAs through advice and during food emergencies and crises through the agricultural food packs and for those families who are ready, the introduction of agriculture starter pack (Block 1) DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

CASP beneficiaries (cont…) 2. Subsistence & Household Food Producers Supported through food production and include the beneficiaries of the Special Programme on Food Security (SPFS) and the Integrated Food Nutrition Programme (IFSNP) where the provision of the agriculture starter pack is made. (Block 2) DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

CASP beneficiaries (cont…) 3. Farmers Supported through farm level support and include beneficiaries of the LRAD and other strategic programmes, e. g. SLAG, Restitution, Redistribution, Tenure reform. (Block 3) DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

CASP beneficiaries (cont…) 4. Agricultural macro-system within the consumer environment This category includes the agri-business and entrepreneurs to ensure that business and regulatory environment is conducive to support agricultural development and food safety. (Block 4) DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

6 priority areas of CASP Ø Information and Knowledge Management Ø Technical and Advisory Assistance, and Regulatory Services Ø Training and Capacity building Ø Marketing and Business Development Ø On-Farm and off-Farm Infrastructure and Production inputs Ø Financial assistance DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

Roleplayers CASP will be implemented through partnering between: Ø Department of Agriculture Ø Provincial Departments of Agriculture Ø Department of Land Affairs Ø National Treasury through the Intergovernmental Fiscal Review Ø District committee and council Ø The Beneficiaries Ø Banking Institutions – The Land Bank Ø Sector Education and Training Authorities Ø Other Partners DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

Intergovernmental Fiscal Review Process Ø Formation of 10 x 10 and 4 x 4 • 4 x 4: joint technical committee set up to establish greater coordination on policy development and budgeting for functions that are a joint responsibility of national and provincial governments. Reports to • 10 x 10: sectoral committee of Do. A and National Treasury Ø Technical team prioritised CASP • Identifies spending pressures & cost drivers • Developed templates to identify targets and budget for MTEF DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

CASP Expected Outcomes Ø Increased creation of wealth in agriculture and rural areas Ø Increased sustainable employment Ø Increased incomes and increased foreign exchange earnings Ø Reduced poverty and inequalities in land enterprise ownership Ø Improved farming efficiency Ø Improved national and household food security Ø Stable and safe rural communities, reduced levels of crime and violence, and sustained rural development Ø Improved investor confidence leading to increased domestic and foreign investment in agricultural activities and rural areas Ø Pride and dignity in agriculture as an occupation and sector DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

CASP implementation strategy Three-pronged strategy of : Ø Aligning support services related to • Information and knowledge • Technical and advisory services, • Training and capacity building, • Marketing and business development, Ø Phasing in basic support services related to • On farm and off farm infrastructure, agricultural inputs, marketing and business development. DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU Ø Policy for agricultural financing

Aligning support services Done through the: Ø Intergovernmental Fiscal Review Ø MTEF Ø Treasury guidelines for measuring service delivery Ø Setting norms and standards and monitoring systems Ø Working group has been formed to align extension, information, advisory services, training DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

Phasing in basic support services Following priorities have been agreed upon: Ø Fencing Ø Water for household food security and food production Ø Dipping services Ø Stock handling facilities Ø Next phase to prioritise production inputs, mechanisation and marketing and business development DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

Financing strategy Ø President’s SONA announced re-establishment of the ACS; Ø Currently the Department is in the process of examining the design and will shortly determine a date for public debate; Ø Invite finance team to make presentation DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

Part 2 Where are we? DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

Land Agrarian Reform Integrated Food Security and Nutrition Programme Agro processing Industries Household Food Production Programmes Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development Where it is agricultural land Restitution Programme Tenure Reform Programme Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme Viable Farming Enterprises Agro Tourism Strategy Water Resources Strategy

Budget An allocation of R 750 million has been made through the MTEF and implemented through the Division of Revenue Act (DORA) Ø R 200 million for 2004 Ø R 250 million for 2005 Ø R 300 million for 2006 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

Budget allocation (2004/05) per province Province Allocated amount Eastern Cape R 38 043 000 Kwa. Zulu-Natal R 37 016 000 Limpopo R 33 428 000 North West R 26 875 000 Mpumalanga R 18 903 000 Free State R 16 870 000 Western Cape R 13 765 000 Northern Cape R 10 518 000 Gauteng R 4 582 000 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

Work in progress Ø Phased in basic support services (fencing, water, dipping and stock handling) Ø Finalising guidelines for mechanisation, agricultural inputs, marketing and business development. Ø Continue alignment through Intergovernmental Fiscal Review to populate the template with budget pressure points as they relate to research & extension services, training and capacity building information and advisory services and regulatory services. Ø Finalise the financing mechanisms for agricultural support in CASP Ø Finalise monitoring and reporting systems as per agreed within DORA DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

The implementation challenges Ø Working with the provinces – within the context of concurrency resulted in backlog in implementation of projects on the ground and utilization; Ø Limited resources – need to prioritise Restitution Beneficiaries, LRAD beneficiaries; Communal areas and resource limited black farmers in general; Ø Focus in year one – on and off farm infrastructure; Ø Demand exceeds supply; Ø Implications of other land reform programmes – sustainability; DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU

Next steps Ø Implementation of the Agricultural Research and Extension support services Ø Alignment of CASP deliverables with other Land Agrarian Reform Programmes Ø Alignment of CASP with IFSNP Ø Alignment of CASP with the Financing Strategy Ø Preparing projects for submission for financial year 2005/06 as prioritized by Provinces focused on the other pillars Ø Presented CASP as priority at MTEC and awaiting outcome Ø Community mobilization for ownership of projects DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTU