1. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT STATE OF READINESS FOR THE PLANTING SEASON 2017/18
PRESENTATION TO
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE
DATE
17 October 2017
VENUE
Cape Town

2. Table of Content Purpose Multiple Planting Seasons
Planting Plan 2017/18
Mechanization Support
Budget

3. LETS MAKE AGRICULTURE OUR CULTURE
PURPOSE
The purpose of the present the following:
a multi-planting season to Portfolio Committee
Mechanization Plan for 2017/18.

4. LETS MAKE AGRICULTURE OUR CULTURE
PROBLEM STATEMENT
In the past years, the Department have mobilized farmers around a single planting season, i.e. around September/October each year.
This created a perception that there is only one planting season
The Province has diverse commodity potential based on the natural resources and the climate
As a result there was a single approach to planting seasons
The commodities were not promoted in more than one season per year in the same district in particular irrigated areas.
The one planting season has limited the food production in the Province of Kwa-Zulu Natal.

5. Multiple Planting Seasons Rationale
The Multiple Planting Season, is one of the outcomes of the DARD Strategic Review held in November 2016 to enhance subsistence farming as well as food and nutrition programme
The objectives of the Multiple Planting Seasons are:
To shift focus on the reality of existence of multiple planting seasons, thus being able to
Recognise that the planting seasons for warmer and colder parts of the Province differs
Acknowledge that depending on geographical locations Districts have different planting seasons
Promote commodities based on their suitability per planting season
To enhance the capability of farmers by supporting them to optimize agricultural production throughout all seasons
To provide technical information and extension support and mobilse farmers around the multiple planting season ( information chards to be distributed to District, Local Offices and even Municipalities and Traditional Council Area

6. LETS MAKE AGRICULTURE OUR CULTURE
Multiple Planting Seasons Chart for Warmer Areas

7. LETS MAKE AGRICULTURE OUR CULTURE
Multiple Planting Seasons Chart for Colder Areas

8. KZN POTENTIAL

9. IDENTIFIED AGRI-PARKS IN KZN

10. Maize Value Chains Grains Maize Districts Harry Gwala Uthukela Amajuba
Suppliers
Mechanisation Inputs
Production
Harvest
Sell as grain from field
Storage (Silos)
Manufacturing
Animal feeds
Milling
Districts
Harry Gwala
Uthukela
Amajuba
Zululand
Wholesalers & Retailers
Storage
Pack house & Distribution

11. Vegetable Value Chains
Vegetables
Irrigation development
Suppliers
Mechanisation & Inputs
Production
Harvesting
On Farm washing and sorting
Processing
Canning
Packaging House
Fresh Produce Markets
Wholesale/Retail Outlet

12. TOGETHER WE HAVE MADE KZN A BETTER PROVINCE TO LIVE IN
PLAN FOR 2017/18

13. TOGETHER WE HAVE MADE KZN A BETTER PROVINCE TO LIVE IN
DARD 2017/18 MECHANIZATION PROGRAMME

14. TOGETHER WE HAVE MADE KZN A BETTER PROVINCE TO LIVE IN
DARD 2017/18 MECHANISATION BUDGET AND BUDGET ALLOCATION TO DISTRICTS

15. TOGETHER WE HAVE MADE KZN A BETTER PROVINCE TO LIVE IN
BUDGET FOR CROP PRODUCTION 2017/18
A budget amounting to R56 million is ring fenced for crop production in 2017/18
Maize targeted in hectares:
Dry beans production: 6 200
Vegetables: 1 200

16. TOGETHER WE HAVE MADE KZN A BETTER PROVINCE TO LIVE IN
SUMMARY ON THE STATE OF READINESS
Province/ district
Targeted Hectares
Beneficiaries
Seeds Ordered (Tons)
Fertilizers Ordered (Tons)
Mechanization Units (Tractors)
Overall Readiness Rating
Pesticides (Litres)
Business Plan Hectares
Difference in Ha
Ugu
875
559
23.47
35.4 7
60%
Umgungundlovu
967
530 35
290 14
70%
7521
King Cetshwayo
770
385
nil 11
62%
Amajuba
3500
596
116.25
669.40 63
85%
100
Umzinyathi
1853
1558
296.4
373 16
uMkhanyakude
2272
3879
155
246
1872
Zululand
6120
1881
2.5 40 70
65%
Harry gwala
3187
768
5.15
526.5 47
61%
Ethekwini
380
310
25.4
190
Ilembe
333
368
7.9
30.6 6
UThukela
647
1013
15,70
101 34
80%
TOTAL
20 904
11 847
683.77
268
9 493

17. TOGETHER WE HAVE MADE KZN A BETTER PROVINCE TO LIVE IN
STATE OF READINESS NARRATIVE
Seeds and Seedlings:
30% of seeds have been delivered to beneficiaries
70% is planned to be delivered end of October as contract negotiation are being finalized
Fertilizer and agrochemicals:
70% already delivered to DARD Offices and beneficiaries
30% is in progress
Tractors:
35% are functional and already ploughing
65% to be serviced through DoT contract.

18. TOGETHER WE HAVE MADE KZN A BETTER PROVINCE TO LIVE IN
WAY FORWARD
All communal Estates that are currently supported have signed Tractor Loan For Use Agreements by both the Acting HOD and the CE representative.
Funding agreements have also been processed for Communal Estates where funds will be transferred for fuel and tractor drivers. Note that both Tractor Loan For Use and Funding Agreements have been revised with Legal Services.
All communal estates will be workshopped by mid November, this include officials who are part of Communal Estates.
Fertilizer and chemicals are being delivered
In cases where tractors are not ready, independent mechanisation service providers will take place.

19. Thank you