1. EASTERN CAPE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND AGRARIAN REFORM STATE OF READINESS FOR CROPPING 18/19 SEASON 4 SEPTEMBER 2018

2. PURPOSE Provide an update on the state of readiness for 2018/19 Cropping Program

3. OBJECTIVES To measure readiness against time frames To strengthen collaboration To increase production and number of hectares planted To achieve value for money

4. EASTERN CAPE AGRICULTURE POTENTIAL

5. LAND USE PATTERNS IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Due to a combination of ecological, geological, morphological, topographical and climatic factors 90 % of the Eastern Cape land surface is suitable for extensive livestock farming and only 10 % is suitable for crop production.

6. Eastern Cape land use & cropping potential
District
Total Area (ha) (000's)
Non -Agric Land (ha) (000's)
Forest (ha) (000's)
Agric. Land Use (000's)
Total Grazing area (ha) (000's)
Potential Cropland (ha) (000's)
Current Commercial/ cropping/Pasture (ha) (000's)
Projection for expansion of commercial cropping (25% of current semi-formal cropping area + virgin land areas) (000's)
Alfred Nzo
1,460
101 42
1,317
858
392 22 55
Amatole
2,404
139 94
2,170
1,860
231 49
BCM
254 36 11
207
151 45 16 5
Chris Hani
3,610
194 38
3,378
3,032
381 88 43
Joe Gqabi
2,566 78 21
2,467
2,228
233
114 18
O R Tambo
822 65 93
664
597 98
S Baartman
5,834
140 50
5,644
5,483
158
236
NMM
196 1
157
155 4
Total
17,146
791
350
16,004
14,364
1,542
536
159
100.0%
4.6%
2.0%
93.3%
83.8%
9.0%
3.1%
0.93%

7. RESOURCE POTENTIAL : RAINFALL & COMMODITY SUITABILITY
Veg & Potat.
Dryland Cropping (Maize)
Beef Cattle
Sub-trop. Frt.
Livestock ( Cattle, sheep. Goats)
< 300 mm
Livestock (sheep, Goats - game)
Poultry
Citrus
Chicory
Pineapples
Macadamia
Deciduous
Dairy
Dairy

8. SUMMER DRYLAND CROPPING POTENTIAL AREAS

9. CROPPING ACHIEVEMENTS
The Province has made progress in increasing production from ha in 2014/15, ha in 2016/17, ha in 2016/17 and ha in 2017/18
There has been significant progress in support of household food security from ( persons) in 2014/15 to in 2017/18 benefitting a total of persons
The decline in 2017/18 is attributed to increase in the cost of production and the general decline in the economy
For the first time black smallholder have been provided with a platform to export their maize to Vietnam through partnership with GFADA
In partnership with Land Bank a total of 220 ha of macadamia nuts were planted in Amajingqi
Ripplemead pack shed in Ngqushwa for export market is operational
Increase the number of black pineapple producers

10. CITRUS PRODUCTION AND PACKING

11. FIRST EXPORT OF GRAIN BY BLACK EASTERN CAPE FARMERS

12. Working staff at Amajingqi Macadamia farming

13. PLANNED HECTARES PER COMMODITIES AND JOBS FOR 2018/19 FINANCIAL YEAR
COMMODITY
HECTARES
JOBS
FRUIT
297
302
VEGETABLES
470
1410
MAIZE
53 383
1107
FODDER
730 22
CHICORY
120
720
TOTAL
55 000
3561

14. SIGNED APP TARGETS EASTERN CAPE 55 000 - 45 000 10 000 PROVINCE
SIGNED OFF APP TARGETS
QUARTERLY TARGETS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
EASTERN CAPE
55 000 -
45 000
10 000

15. AREA AND DEMOGRAPHICS PER DISTRICT
Districts
Targeted Hectares
Beneficiaries
Males
Females
 ALFRED NZO
16100
2510
1534
976
 AMATHOLE
9700
3697
1813
1884
 CHRIS HANI
10700
7843
3518
4325
 JOE GQABI
4500
766
341
425
 O.R. TAMBO
14000
9973
4124
5849
 SARAH BAARTMAN
450
310
154
156
TOTALS
55450
25099
11484
13615

16. Cropping Budfget: 2018/19 Finacial year
Source of Funds
Budget (R'000)
CASP
R 23,741
LETSEMA
R 71,263
VOTED
R 67,092
TOTALS
R 162,096

17. Total Investment in Cropping: 2018/19

18. PARTNERSHIPS TO LEVERAGE FUNDING FOR CROPPING
Government creates conducive environment for farmers to farm
It must provide targeted commodity support to farmers
Partner with farmers to reduce the cost of production
Subsistence/ household production are provided with starter pack (seeds, seedlings, fertilizer and garden equipment)
For large scale production/smallholder grain producers where farmers have decided to cluster their communal land in to production units for commercial purposes, DRDAR provides a grant of R3200 per ha, which depending on the choice of the farmer could be production inputs or mechanization.
These farmers are not first time beneficiaries as they were supported in the previous seasons, they are now required to top up government grant with their own contribution which will depend on their choice and targeted yields

19. PARTNERSHIPS TO LEVERAGE FUNDING FOR CROPPING (CONT.)
RED HUBS (Mqanduli, Mbizana, Ncora, Malahleni) : Co-operatives (clustered communal land) raise their contribution through the sale of their mealie meal in order to invest in expanding the primary production
WIPHOLD (Mnquma and Mbashe): Farmers clustered into large scale grain production units where the DRDAR provides a grant of R per ha and WIPHOLD top up the shortfall as per target yield
GrainSA (Chris Hani, Joe Gqabi, OR Tambo, Amathole, Alfred Nzo): clustered farmers (study groups) where the DRDAR provides a grant of R per ha and Grain SA through their Job Fund top up, the shortfall as per target yield
GFADA (Alfred Nzo, Joe Gqabi, Chris Hani): smallholder farmers (where the DRDAR provides a grant of R per ha and GFADA provides top up the shortfall as per target yield as well soil correction, crop insurance and mentorship
Citrus Gowers Association (Amathole. Sara Baartman): Grant provided for infrastructure development and production inputs to maintain and expand orchards

20. PARTNERSHIPS (Cont.) Partner Commodity DRDAR investment Target (ha)
Grain SA
Grain
R15 million
4687
Grain Farmer Development Assoc.
Citrus Growers Assoc
Citrus
R9.5 million
570
WipHOLD
R6.8 million
2 127
RED Hubs
R19.2 million
6000
Chicory SA
Chicory
R1 million
120
Pineapple Growers Assoc.
Pineapples
R2.5 million
275
TOTAL
R69 million
18 466

21. MECHANIZATION
MECHANIZATION
A total of 77 government tractors are available which are mainly used in the irrigation schemes and for household food security, distributed as follows:
Alfred Nzo = 11
Amathole = 24
OR Tambo = 31
Chris Hani = 9 (Qamata Irrigation Scheme)
Sara Baartman = 2
A total of 23 tractors were awarded to Traditional leaders and cooperatives to support cropping
To support large scale grain production, DRDAR source mechanization contractors within the district where operation are conducted for implementation
The mechanization contractors are mainly black SMMEs which are experienced in mechanization

22. Summary of the State of READINES 2018/2019 Fertilizers Ordered (Tons)
THANK YOU
Summary of the State of READINES 2018/2019
Districts
Targeted Hectares
Beneficiaries
Seeds Ordered (Tons)
Fertilizers Ordered (Tons)
Pesticides (Litres)
 ALFRED NZO
16100
2510
11040
 AMATHOLE
9700
3697
131
3055
 CHRIS HANI
10700
7843 72
331
4900
 JOE GQABI
4500
766
 O.R. TAMBO
14000
9973
256
400
 SARAH BAARTMAN
450
310 87
1750
TOTALS
55450
25099
805
21145

23. Summary of EXPENDITURE AND COMMITMENTS TO DATE
PROGRAMME
Budget
Expenditure
Commitment
Available
Cropping
R 164,262,500
R 4,028,940
R 14, 665, 813
R 145, 567, 747

24. CLIMATE CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS
Target high rainfall suitable arable land
Support fodder production in high risk areas.
Support conservation agriculture practise with adapted implements and research
Irrigation designs are water and energy efficient.
Training and Development of farmers in climate smart practise
Early warning unit at Dohne Research Institute is operational
Conservation practises supported by Rural Appropriate Technology unit
Bio-gas systems implemented tpo reduce energy costs of farmers

25. CONCLUSION
The Eastern Cape Province is ready for the 2018/19 cropping season
Contracted production input suppliers which will be ready to deliver by the month of September
Mechanization contractors were assessed and are being contracted
Farmers are enthusiastic and committed to participate in the cropping program
Partnership agreements have been signed for implementation of the program starting in October
DRDAR is ready in terms of monitoring the implementation and will work closely with DAFF and other stakeholders