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Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on 3rd & 4th quarter 2014 performance
29 Jul 2014
The Committee was briefed by the Committee researchers before the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries presented their third and fourth quarter performance reports for 2013/14. Minister Zokwana presented the report, covering achievements and so-called non-achievements. Some of the achievements were the positive trade balance, successive unqualified audit opinions, and ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Committee Report on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 2014 Budget
11 Jul 2014
Prior to this meeting, the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries had a meeting in June with the Minister, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) as well as other entities which play significant roles in the fields of agriculture, forestry and fisheries. During these meetings, the Annual ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Marine Living Resources Fund & Ncera Farms on their 2014 Strategic Plans, with Deputy Minister
7 Jul 2014
The Deputy Minister of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) drew attention to the increase in exports from South Africa to Asian countries like China, Indonesia and Japan, and highlighted how this relationship had become an important part of South African trade. He also highlighted how trade within ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Agricultural Research Council; Onderstepoort Biological Products; National Agricultural Marketing Council; Perishable Products Expert Control Board on their 2014 Strategic Plans; Minister & Deputy Minister in attendance
7 Jul 2014
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) registered 30 new cultivars to improve yields and mitigate the effects of pests and diseases. At least 21 new cultivars were released to farmers to enable competitiveness, sustainable production, resistance to pests and diseases and mitigate the effects of climate change. There was a 6-10% ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Budget Vote Process & Overview of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Sector: briefing by Committee Staff
1 Jul 2014
The meeting began with the Democratic Alliance asking for more time to look over the budget and the strategic plan. It also requested an urgent review of the abalone fishing rights that are set to expire at the end of July.
The Committee's content advisor and researchers provided an overview ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Election of Chairperson
24 Jun 2014
The members of the Committee nominated and unanimously elected Ms Semenya as the Chairperson of the Committee for the 5year period of government. The Chairperson was welcomed and congratulated by the members and ensured of their full support and commitment.
The Legacy Report and other documents from the previous Committee ...