1. Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 17 September 2010
Lukhanyo Nkombisa Transformation Administrator

2. The SA Citrus Industry 1 1 2 Market Access Information Research
1.3m tons exported
(60%)
2.2m tons 1 1 2
R5 billion
Research
Market Access
Information
In 2009, South Africa produced around 2.2 million tons of citrus, of which 1.3 million tons were exported, earning R5 billion in foreign exchange
This makes citrus the top agricultural earner of foreign exchange, the number 1 exporter of fresh citrus in the southern hemisphere, and the second largest exported of citrus in the world
This achievement requires to be supported and enabled by:
Focussed research
Effective market access
Accurate information
These are the core functions of the CGA, on which they spend around 70% of levy income

3. Logistics Coordination
CGA Activities
Logistics Coordination
Market Development
Transformation
Research
Market Access
Information
In addition to these core activities, the CGA is also mandated to address:
Challenges around logistics
Generic market development
And, of course, transformation in the industry

4. Transformation Initiatives
Citrus Academy
CGA Transformation Portfolio
BEE Bursary Support
Skills Development
Institutional Development / Social Facilitation
Mentorship
Extension
Industry Exposure
In 2000, the CGA changed its constitution to include transformation activities and appointed two emergent farmer directors
The CGA transformation portfolio has four main focus areas.
In 2006, the CGA launched a mentorship programme with financial support from the national department. 26 farmers in 4 provinces are currently receiving mentorship support. Responsibility for funding was transferred to provinces in 2010, agreements are still not in place, which puts the programme at risk.
Citrus Research International, a subsidiary of the CGA, employs two extension officers dedicated to providing technical support to emergent farmers. One operates from Nelspruit and covers the northern parts of the country and one from Fort Beaufort in the Eastern Cape, covering the southern regions. Further development of and cooperation with government extension officers are needed.
The CGA supports the institutional development of land restitution enterprises. The CGA has also recently signed an cooperation agreement with the Agri-Business Development Agency in KwaZulu-Natal, and hopes to extend this sort of cooperation to other provinces.
The CGA further provides opportunities for emergent growers to take part in study tours and attend events, such as conferences and symposia, in order to provide them with exposure and a better understanding of the industry.
In 2005, the Citrus Academy was establish to specifically address the skills development needs of growers. The Academy assists with skills development planning, develop learning tools and programmes – amongst other for extension officers – and provide funding for formal education through its Bursary Fund, which has a category that focuses exclusively on BEE enterprises.

5. Transformation Structures
2008 Transformation Workshop
Citrus Growers Development Chambers established in May 2010
Provincial structures
2008 – Decided at workshop that representative structure is needed for emerging growers
Structure established at meeting on 27th of May 2010
CGDC Steering Committee
Chairperson – Mzo Makhanya
Vice Chairperson – Thomson Mankhili
Directors from the North and South
CRI extension officers
Citrus Academy general manager
CGA transformation administrator
With the assistance of the CRI extension officers in the northern and southern regions, provincial support structures are also being established, centred around study group meetings. These structures also involve the provincial government extension services.
Citrus Growers Development Chamber

6. ETHICAL TRADE
Driving an auditing programme, to inform training and development needs
Avoid duplication of ethical audits
Develop SA base data- system
Communicate the importance of ethical programme
Implement awareness raising
Encourage ethical practices

7. Thank you Lukhanyo Nkombisa CGA Transformation Administrator (031) 765-2514 lukhanyo@cga.co.za