201819 STATE OF READINESS 04 SEPTEMBER 2018 1 AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN THE PROVINCE Agriculture dominates the Free State landscape Area 129 480 square miles or 129458 m ha The arable land ID: 807669
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT2018/19 STATE OF READINESS
04 SEPTEMBER 2018
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Slide2AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN THE PROVINCEAgriculture dominates the Free State landscape Area - 129 480 square miles or 12.9458 m haThe arable land appr. 3.2 m ha, whilst natural veld and grazing cover appr 8.7 m ha The province, with more than 30,000 farms, produces over 70% of the country's grain. Field crops yield almost two-thirds of the gross agricultural income of the province. Free State Province is situated in the centre of the country, sharing borders with 7 other provinces and internationally with Lesotho (N8 Corridor Competitive, Trade and Investment Advantage); thus referred to as the “Heart of the Country”; It’s also referred to as the “Bread-Basket of the Country”; The sector’s contribution over the past year has been hovering between just under 2.4% and just over 3%Agro-ecologically, it is generally on average referred to as a flat plain province with slopes of less than 5 percent.
4 Districts, 19 Municipalities, 1 Metro with 79 TownsFree State stats survey 2016Total FS population 2,86 m (2016) with 5.1% of National Population with an increase of approximately 160 000 (2011)58,3% are male and 41,7%are femaleFree State is second smallest province in country in terms of population size. Northern Cape is smallestHouseholds increased from 823 316 in 2011 to 946 639 in 2016Ave hse hold size decreased from 3,3m (2011) to 3,0m (2016)Mangaung Metro (255 938) and Thabo Mofutsanyana (246 171) have the highest number of householdsPoverty head count remains at 5,5%
220 863 Households had run out of money in the last 12 months15,7% Households have missed a meal over the same period
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Slide3WATER MANAGEMENT AREAThe Free State is encircled by three of the province’s main rivers, namely: the Orange, Vaal and Caledon Rivers. Water from the Vaal River is mainly supplied for commercial & domestic use. The agricultural sector is the main consumer of water from the Orange and Caledon Rivers. The Free State has 12 state dams and other rivers making the province the most water-rich province in South Africa. Two main water catchment areas, namely the Vaal and the Orange, are within the Free State.
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Slide4Average Annual Rainfall and Rainfall Class
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Slide5PURPOSETo provide update on the Fetsa Tlala implementation state of readiness, focusing on Massification of food production (Grains, mechanisation and food security projects). 5
Slide6OBJECTIVESTo measure readiness against time framesTo strengthen collaboration To increase production and number of hectares plantedTo achieve value for money6
Slide7AGRICULTURAL POTENTIAL7
Slide8AGRICULTURAL POTENTIALComparative advantage in terms of agricultural commodities per district8DISTRICTSMAIN PROJECTS / PROGRAMMESRESOURCES
XhariepLivestock / game (incl. processing)Irrigation, Fodder & Vegetable production (3000 Ha of Water Allocated to the Free State)FISH HUB: Fish production (incl. processing)Small Stock (Sheep farming)PiggeryOstriches (RSA No 1 at 70 % international-markets), Wool, (23%) 10 million kg.Mega Agri Park (SPRINGFONTEIN): Springbok routeMining (Diamond)Eco-Tourism (Xhariep Dam)Population (2016): 125 884
Number of farming units: 7 880
Number of Owners: 2 799Average Annual Rainfall: 250-450 (3000 ha new irrigation development for new farmers)
Agricultural land potential: Low to moderate potential grazing land
Mangaung
Metro
LIVESTOCK: HUB value chain (incl. processing)
Agro processing-Vegetables,
wool and beef.
Poultry (Broilers)
Mega Agri Park
(THABA NCHU):
Cheetah route
Population (2016): 787 803
Number of farming units:
7 105
Number of Owners: 3 067
Average Annual Rainfall: 450-550
Agricultural land potential: Marginal to moderate potential arable land
Lejweleputswa
POULTRY
HUB
(incl. processing)-Layers and Broilers.
Piggery
Grain HUB, Groundnuts, Pecan Nuts
Mega Agri Park
(WESSELSBRON)
Sorghum /
Mabele
(Bio-fuel /Bio-ethanol in
Bothaville
)
Mining
Flamingo route
Population (2016): 646 920
Number of farming units: 12 096
Number of Owners: 4 945
Average Annual Rainfall: 550-700
Agricultural land potential: Marginal to moderate potential land
Slide9OVERALL APPROACH – FOCUS AREASDISTRICTSMAIN PROJECTS / PROGRAMMESRESOURCES
Thabo MofutsanyanaDAIRY HUB: – Parlours and Processing Plant/sLivestock value chain (incl. fodder production and processing)PiggeryPOULTRY HUB:-Layers, broilers and HatcheryFruit, Grain HUBMega Agri Park (QWAQW: PHUTHADITJHABA-TSHIAME): Eagle routeNumber of farming units:12 433Number of Owners: 4 989Average Annual Rainfall: 650-850
Agricultural land potential: marginal to moderate potential arable landsPopulation (2016): 779 330Poultry-Broiler,
Layers-Eggs, Dairy-Milk, (FS contribute 605 million litres), Red meat & by products (Cattle and livestock), The District contribution in terms of field crops is relatively high for Cherries productivity & markets, Soya-beans and Wheat respectively.
Fezile
Dabi
GRAIN/Crops
&
Vegetable Hub
POULTRY-BROILER & LAYERS: HUB
Milk goats
Mega Agri Park
(PARYS/Sasolburg):
Lion route
Number of farming units: 14 730
Number of Owners: 4 771
Average Annual Rainfall: 650-850
Agricultural land potential: marginal to moderate potential arable lands
Population (2016): 494 777
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Slide10PARTNERSHIPSList partners; state purpose and contribution.Grain SA-Farmer Training.VKB-Support Mechanisation-Mentorship-Production Loans (20 Farmers)Potato SA: To expand potato production (5 Farmers). Collaboration with ARC (WEMA)-Planting 2 Hectares X 5 DCs.OVK-Farmer Mentorship and Production loans.Organised Agriculture (AFASA & FREE STATE AGRICULTURE).10
Slide11Infield Rain Water Harvesting Technique (IRWH) – Small Plots (Homestead gardens) Application of IRWH (Homestead Gardens) IRWH – Larger Areas (crop lands & commercially)
Poverty, food insecurity & unemployment is genericSubsistence farmers- semi-arid region in Southern AfricaCrop yields & RWP are low (Marginal):Low & erratic rainfallHigh evaporative demandHigh Runoff lossesHigh risk of crop failures using conventional production techniquesCLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE (CSA)11
Slide12UNDERSTANDING AND IMPLEMENTING CSA EXPERIENCES MAIZE Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA) Matured WEMA Cob Harvested WEMA Cultivars
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Slide13Discussions13
Slide14PLANTING DATES14CropLand Prep.Optimal planting dateCut off planting date
AllEastCentralWestEastCentralWestMaize15 Aug-15 Oct15 Oct – 15 Nov15 Oct – 15 Nov1 Nov – 16 Dec 30 Nov20 Dec
25 DecSunflowers
15 Aug-15 OctNot recommended
15 Nov – 25 Dec
15 Nov – 31 Dec
Not recommended
15 Jan
25 Jan
Slide15PLANNED HECTARES PER COMMODITIESCOMMODITYHACTARESIMPACT (TONS)ON AVERAGER
VEGETABLES196,7-R15 milMAIZE720
2160 (@) R2,330/ton
R5, 033 mil
SOYABEANS
480
720 (@) R4,390/ton
R3,161 mil
BEANS
120
180
R0.504
FODDER
50
430
R1.075 mil
SUNFLOWER
810
1296 (@) R5,055/ton
R6,551 mil
TOTAL
2 377
4786
R31,324 mil
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Slide16PROVINCESIGNED OFF APP TARGETSQUARTERLY TARGETSQ1Q2Q3Q4FREE STATE: Ilima/Letsema Grant
2 3770442 24588GrainSA (Not on APP)7 500007 5000GFADA (Not on APP)6 149 006 1490Mechanisation Coops (Over and above 2 377 Ha)3 200003 2000AFASA2 000
002 0000
Total Hectares21 2260
44
21 094
88
SIGNED APP FETSA TLALA TARGETS (2018/19)
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Slide17STATE OF READINES PRODUCTION INPUTSCOMODITYPROCUREMENT PROCESS STATUSORDER STATUSDUE DATEDieselRT 7092000L Ordered, 107000L to be orderedDone17 Sept 2018SeedsBACBid Adjudication Committee (BAC) to be done by 14 Sept 2018, orders be generated by 20 Sept 201820 Sept 2018FertilizersBACBAC to be done by 14 Sept 2018, orders be generated by 20 Sept 201820 Sept 2018
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Slide18STATE OF READINES PRODUCTION INPUTSCOMMODITYPROCUREMENT PROCESS STATUSORDER STATUSDUE DATEAgro-chemicalsBACBAC to be done by 14 Sept 2018, orders be generated by 20 Sept 201820 Sept 201818
Slide19STATE OF READINESS-PRE PLANTING PHASEBeneficiary SelectionProject ApprovalSCM processesFarmer ReadinessAverage Readiness Rating100%100%50%65%84%19
Slide20Summary of the State of Readiness (FREE STATE Province) 2018/2019 Districts Targeted HectaresBenefi-ciariesSeeds Ordered (Tons)
Fertilizers Ordered (Tons)Mechanization Units (Tractors)Overall Readiness RatingPesticides (Litres)Business Plan HectaresDifference in HaMangaung metro16020,93240 John Deere, 2 offset, 2 maize planter and 2 rippers. The farm is close to Woodbridge scheme therefore mechanizations can be sourced in 65%640 1600
Mangaung metro
47
0
2
290 Kw tractorX1 , 18Disc offset + Mechanisation Coop
55%
16
4
0
Mangaung
metro
11
5
0
0
290 Kw tractorX1 , 18Disc offset + Mechanisation Coop
55%
44
11
0
Mangaung
metro
1
3
0
0
n/a
35%
4
1
0
20
Slide21Summary of the State of Readiness (FREE STATE Province) 2018/2019 Districts Targeted HectaresBenefi-ciariesSeeds Ordered (Tons)
Fertilizers Ordered (Tons)Mechanization Units (Tractors)Overall Readiness RatingPesticides (Litres)Business Plan HectaresDifference in HaTM15014,2542,5Own mechanization:3xtractors ( 60 kw), 4 rows planter (maize and beans); ripper, boom sprayer; 1 x 18 Hydraulic disc offset x 1 combine harvester65%6001500
TM
15014,25
42,5
Own mechanization: 1xnew Holland big, 4 rows planter (maize and beans); ripper
65%
600
150
0
TM
100
1
0,75
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The farmer has a long term working relationship with Mr. Magnus Jacobs, a
neighbouring
farmer who will assist him with mechanization
65%
400
100
0
TM
100
1
0,75
15
Using
Tsebelisano
mechanization scheme1x MF 470 Kw, planter, off set and boom sprayer
65%
400
100
0
TM
100
1
0,75
15
Own Mechanization: 1x103 KW tractor; 1 x big off set planter. The farmer engaged a contractor as well to compliment with mechanization and skills
65%
400
100
0
TM
8
1
n/a
4
1x MF 280, ripper and disc
65%
32
8
0
TM10011,27535
2 x John Deere ( 266 Kw); 2 x rippers; 2x 8 row planter;
tresh
field harrow disc
65%
400
100
0
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Slide22Summary of the State of Readiness (FREE STATE Province) 2018/2019 Districts Targeted HectaresBeneficiariesSeeds Ordered (Tons)
Fertilizers Ordered (Tons)Mechanization Units (Tractors)Overall Readiness RatingPesticides (Litres)Business Plan HectaresDifference in HaTM7013,8510,5Own mechanization: 3x tractors ( Landini- 88 kw; John Deere 77 kw; MF -290), 1x 4 skaar plough, 1x 4 row planter, 2x boom sprayer, 1 x 32 disc; 2x LDV bakkie, and a 10 ton truck65% 280
700
TM120
1
1,35
30
Own 1x Fiat 65 KW tractor, planter will be hired and the farmer engaged a contractor to assist him with ploughing
65%
480
120
0
TM
100
1
0,75
15
1x MF 470, planter x 1 combine harvester
65%
400
100
0
TM
100
1
0,75
15
Own mechanization: Tractor- MF 91 Kw
• Ripper- 7 teeth
• Trailer- 10 ton
• Planter- 4 row
• Disc
65%
400
100
0
TM
8
1
n/a
4
1x MF 280, ripper and disc
65%
32
8
0
TM
100
1
1,275
35
2 x John Deere ( 266 Kw); 2 x rippers; 2x 8 row planter;
tresh
field harrow disc
65% 4001000
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Slide23Summary of the State of Readiness (FREE STATE Province) 2018/2019 Districts Targeted HectaresBeneficiariesSeeds Ordered (Tons)
Fertilizers Ordered (Tons)Mechanization Units (Tractors)Overall Readiness RatingPesticides (Litres)Business Plan HectaresDifference in HaLejweleputswa10051,7530105 kw tractor 1 planter & 1 harvester + Mechanisation Coop65%4001000
Lejweleputswa100
10,63
15
105 kw tractor 1 planter & 1 harvester + Mechanisation Coop
65%
400
100
0
Lejweleputswa
50
4
0,35
7,5
105 kw tractor 1 planter & 1 harvester
65%
200
50
0
Lejweleputswa
100
6
0,63
15
105 kw tractor 1 planter & 1 harvester + Mechanisation Coop
55%
400
100
0
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Slide24Summary of the State of Readiness (FREE STATE Province) 2018/2019 Districts Targeted HectaresBeneficiariesSeeds Ordered (Tons)
Fertilizers Ordered (Tons)Mechanization Units (Tractors)Overall Readiness RatingPesticides (Litres)Business Plan HectaresDifference in HaFD120256Farmer does have machinery including 2x tractors, a plough, 2discs and a maize planter the equipment is not enough but farmer will augment with leasing neighbouring farmer Mr. J.P. Kruger @ 082 490 195665%612120
0FD
11035,5
11
Farmer does not have own machinery but will utilize services of
neighbouring
farmer Mr. K. Muller @ 082 571 3963
65%
1104
110
0
FD
100
2
0,85
25
The farmer only has a few ageing equipment namely a bailer, disc, plough, slasher and rake , farmer will
utilise
services of the FD Coop Mr. J.
Makate
@ 0829044951
55%
1500
100
0
FD
100
2
5
7,5
The farmer does not have own equipment, but will utilize services of
neighbouring
farmer Mr. A.
Grobelaar
@ 0825662693
65%
584
100
0
FD
150
2
7,5
18,75
The farmer does not have own equipment but will utilize services of
neighbouring
farmer Mr. F. Klopper @0825597346
55%
1614
150
0
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Slide25SUPPORT PROVIDED TO THE FARMERS: MECHANIZATIONFROM THE 72 TRACTORS 57 TRACTORS ARE IN OPERATION.All co-operatives have formal business plans
Bakkies for 3 co-operatives, 1 new tractor, 6 & 10 Ton trailersAccounting package (Quickbooks) installed in all co-operatives’ administrators Computers and training providedMentorship relationship has been created between the beneficiaries and established farming co-operatives in their respective regions.Challenges: Equipments, Replacement, Ratio of Tractors: farmers, Group Dynamics, other coops not fully functional etc.Tractor package allocations to the different Districts derived via criteria established linked to arable land on Land Reform Farms, Commonages, Ilima/Letsema and Communal : Xhariep 07 Mangaung Metro 14 Lejweleputswa 19 Thabo Mafutsanyane 24 Fezile Dabi 08 TOTAL 7225
Slide26Mechanisation strategyThe province is in the process of developing a new strategy on mechanisation.The new mechanisation strategy will be based on sub-district, depending on potential inherent of the local areas and agricultural activities.26
Slide27COSTS INCURREDDistrictTargeted hectaresSeeds orderedFertilizer orderedMechanisation units (tractors)
Pesticides (litres)Total costs incurred TonsCosts incurred TonsCosts incurred Repair/maintenanceCosts incurred LitresCosts incurred Mangaung metro1600,9
03
0R25 000 (Farmer)0
640
0
0
Mangaung metro
4
0
0
2
0
0
0
16
0
0
Mangaung metro
11
0
0
0
0
R2 000 (Farmer)
0
44
0
0
Mangaung metro
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
FD
120
5
0
6
0
R23 000 (Farmer)
0
480
0
0
FD
110
5,5
0110R18 000 (Farmer)0
440
0
0
FD
100
0,85
0
25
0
R20 000 (Farmer)
0
400
0
0
FD
100
5
0
7,5
0
R18 000 (Farmer)
0
400
0
0
FD
150
7,5
0
18,75
0
R25 000 (Farmer)
0
600
0
0
27
Slide28COSTS INCURREDDistrictTargeted hectaresSeeds orderedFertilizer orderedMechanisation units (tractors)
Pesticides (litres)Total costs incurred TonsCosts incurred TonsCosts incurred Repair/maintenanceCosts incurred LitresCosts incurred TM1504,25
042,5
0R25 000 (Farmer)0
600
0
0
TM
150
4,25
0
42,5
0
R25 000 (Farmer)
0
600
0
0
TM
100
0,75
0
15
0
R13 000 (Farmer)
0
400
0
0
TM
100
0,75
0
15
0
R16 000 (Farmer)
0
400
0
0
TM
100
0,75
0
15
0
R15 000 (Farmer)
0
400
0
0
TM
70
3,85
010,50R8 000 (Farmer)0280
0
0
TM
120
1,35
0
30
0
R25 000 (Farmer)
0
480
0
0
TM
100
0,75
0
15
0
R15 000 (Farmer)
0
400
0
0
TM
100
0,75
0
15
0
R13 000 (Farmer)
0
400
0
0
TM
8
n/a
0
4
0003200TM1001,2750350R20 000 (Farmer)040000
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Slide29COSTS INCURREDDistrictTargeted hectaresSeeds orderedFertilizer orderedMechanisation units (tractors)
Pesticides (litres)Total costs incurred TonsCosts incurred TonsCosts incurred Repair/maintenanceCosts incurred LitresCosts incurred Lejweleputswa1001,75
030
00 (Farmer)
R20 000
400
0
0
Lejweleputswa
100
0,63
0
15
0
0 (Farmer)
R18 000
400
0
0
Lejweleputswa
50
0,35
0
7,5
0
0 (Farmer)
R10 000
200
0
0
Lejweleputswa
100
0,63
0
15
0
0 (Farmer)
R15 000
400
0
0
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Slide30BACK YARD WATER SAVING TECHNIQUES-MAXIMISE PRODUCTION HLASELA TLALA KA DIRATSWANA
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Slide31JOBS CREATEDDistrictJob createdTotalFemaleMaleYouthDisabled Mangaung Metro (permanent)37
5015Temporary jobs during peak periods733013Thabo Mofutsanyana(permanent)163018064Temporary jobs during peak periods12760750187Lejweleputswa2
44
010Temporary jobs during peak periods
16
4
3
0
23
Fezile
Dabi
6
11
4
0
21
Temporary jobs during peak periods
8
3
2
0
13
Total
346
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Slide32JOBS CREATEDDistrictJobs createdTotalFemaleMaleYouthDisabled Mangaung Metro
Permanent375015Temporary jobs during peak periods733013Thabo MofutsanyanaPermanent1630180
64Temporary jobs during peak periods127
6075
0
262
Lejweleputswa
Permanent
2
4
4
0
10
Temporary jobs during peak periods
16
4
3
0
23
Fezile
Dabi
Permanent
6
11
4
0
21
Temporary jobs during peak periods
8
3
2
0
13Total185122
114
421
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