AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
Annual Report for 2015/16
October 2016
ARC MANDATE, VISION & MISSION
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ARC ALIGNMENT TO NATIONAL PRIORITIES AND POLICIES
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ARC CONTRIBUTION TO GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES & OUTCOMES
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1. Supporting objectives of the National Development Plan, Vision 2030 through anARC business strategy and organization structure aligned to national priorities;
2. Employment and Job creation, particularly among the poor;
3. Food and Nutrition Security for all, particularly within households;
4. Improved productivity, production, competitiveness and sustainability of animaland crop based agriculture;
5. Contributing to bio – security;
6. Optimal technology platforms for agricultural production;
7. Strengthening the role of the bio – economy (the “Farmer to Pharma ValueChain”) to enable South Africa to become a leader in Biotechnology and relatedpharmaceuticals through our knowledge base;
8. Enabling the country to adapt and respond to climate change impacts (water,land, energy, sustainable natural resource utilization etc)
9. Contributing to South Africa’s Global and Regional positioning andintegration;and,
10. Ensuring an optimal and sustainable organization.
ARC STRATEGIC GOALS (Outcomes – Oriented)
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1. To generate knowledge and technologies that will enhance the efficiencies incrop based agriculture;
2. To generate knowledge and technologies that will enhance the efficiencies inlivestock based agriculture;
3. To generate knowledge and technologies for the conservation and utilisationof natural resources;
4. To generate knowledge, solutions and technologies for food safety, qualityand improved efficiencies in the agriculture value chain;
5. Translate research outputs in order to generate knowledge, facilitatedecision making and contribute to the transformation in the agriculturesector; and
6. Apply resource management practices, towards a high performing andvisible organisation.
SCIENCE IN ARC FOR THE AGRICULTURE ECONOMY
SCIENCE COUNCIL Innovation in science
Basic/fundamental research
Applied research (technologies)
Intellectual assets
Skilled scientists & engineers
Volume & quality publications
Scientist ratings
Number of PhDs
Number of doctoral fellows
Number of postdoc fellows
Scientific awards
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENTo Economic link to Innovation
o Applied research
o Technology Transfer/dissemination
o Intellectual Asset Use
o Agricultural Production & productivity
o Food Security – hunger
o Environmental Sustainability
o Import Substitution
o Export Promotion
o Agrarian Transformation
o New products (vaccines, cultivars etc)
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ARC PROGRAMMES
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1. Crop Production, Improvement and Protection
2. Animal Health, Production and Improvement
3. Natural Resources Management
4. Mechanisation and Engineering
5. Agro-processing, Food Technology and Safety
6. Smallholder Agricultural Development
7. Agricultural Economics and Commercialization
8. Training and Extension
9. Administration and Corporate Affairs
SUMMARY OF ARC SCIENTIFIC OUTPUT IN PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
REVIEW OF KEY ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCESCIENTIFIC SOLUTIONS THROUGH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
a) Cultivars with Plant Breeders Rights over period 2011 – 2016:
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STRATEGIC GOAL 1 To generate knowledge and technologies that will enhance the
efficiencies in crop based agriculture
FOCUS OF GOAL
a) Broaden the food base for food andnutrition security and welfare.
b) Optimised crop production systems tomitigate agricultural risks.
c) Improved cultivars (food and non-food)through breeding, physiology andgenetics.
d) Enhanced crop protection systems.
e) Crops and mixed production systemsdeveloped for smallholder farmers.
OUTCOMES WITH ASSOCIATED IMPACT
1. New cultivars that would ensure higherprofitability
2. Mitigation strategies against biotic andabiotic stresses that would improveproductivity
3. Sustainable production systems
4. Reduction in post harvest losses
5. New products and processes developedfrom primary agriculture
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African Delight was recently released and is already commanding good prices on the markets owing to its exceptional quality and is the third most exported plum
cultivar from South Africa, after two other ARC-bred cultivars. With several tens of hectares still to come into production this variety is set to determine the new
standard for plums in South Africa. It also reaffirms the ARC’s position in the South African plum industry with in excess of 7.5 million boxes of the total 11.5
million boxes of plums exported resulting from ARC bred cultivars.
Rainwater harvesting and conservation for improved dryland crop production
Cultivation of amaranth using the tied-ridge rainwater harvesting technique. Cultivation of swiss chard using the in-field rainwater harvesting technique.
STRATEGIC GOAL 2 To generate knowledge and technologies that will enhance the
efficiencies in livestock based agricultureFOCUS OF GOAL
a) Development of Animal Vaccines
b) Development of Diagnostic and AnalyticalTechnologies
c) Improvement to Veterinary Public Health
d) Development of Disease Control Strategies
e) Development and Introduction of newtraits and genetic diversity in animals
f) Enhance animal production and nutritiontechnologies
g) Animal, crop and mixed productionsystems developed and transferred tosmallholder farmers
h) Animals and mixed production systemsdeveloped for smallholder farmers
OUTCOMES WITH ASSOCIATED IMPACT
1. High quality improved meat and dairyproducts that are safe, highly nutritionalwith visual appeal;
2. Affordable meat and dairy products;3. Disease free herds (livestock & wildlife);4. Reduced degradation of rangelands;5. Improved livestock production through
adoption of improved rangelandmanagement
6. Effective animal breedingmethods/techniques
7. Increased efficiency of livestockproduction from breeding
8. Improved livelihoods among smallholderfarmers
9. Reduced number of stock theft incidents10. Disease and residue free animal
products for increased market access
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TARGETED SUPPORT TO SMALLHOLDER FARMERS
Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo
8430 farmers were serviced
Employed 55 young graduates to implement the scheme in all nine provinces
9 farmers’ days with a total attendance of 1508 farmers
Some of the topics covered included:
Drought feeding strategies (e.g. hay and silage making)
Supplementary feeding addressing the correct use of ingredients
Dairy Value chain – established in Limpopo and Eastern Cape
forage-based dairy production system that utilizes low cost feeds
climate-smart forages
least cost on-farm processing
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INTERGIS adds new functionality for data capturing using mobile technology
ARC mobile platform for INTERGIS
Establishment of smallholder dairy value chain businesses
Climate-smart forages/dryland pastures of spineless cactus pear Backyard semi-intensive forage-based dairy production system
ANIMAL HEALTH FOR SUSTAINABLE MEAT PRODUCTION
Attenuated Heartwater Vaccine
Tick – borne disease of domestic and wild ruminants
Economically important – estimated R220 million per annum losses in production
Sustainable control method is only vaccination
ARC developed a live attenuated vaccine
No antibiotic treatment following vaccination
All vaccinated animals resisted disease – 100 % protection
Field trials
Vaccine on the market within 24 months.
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STRATEGIC GOAL 3 To generate knowledge and technologies for the conservation and
utilisation of natural resourcesFOCUS OF GOAL
a) Alternative energy technologiesb) New and improved conservation
agriculture systemsc) Climate Smart agriculture to enable
mitigation and adaptation to climatechange
d) Improved water management andirrigation practices
e) Natural resources monitored andcharacterised
f) Genetic resources, databases updatedand maintained
g) Green technologies and processes tomitigate impact of agriculture on theenvironment
h) Enhanced mechanization in agriculturei) Agriculture engineering
OUTCOMES WITH ASSOCIATED IMPACT
1. Climate smart agriculture technologiesadopted & utilized that sustainablyincrease agricultural productivity andincomes;
2. Increased resilience of Agriculture toclimate change;
3. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions;4. Optimal agricultural production from
increased biodiversity5. Water efficient agriculture6. Energy efficient agriculture7. Optimal utilization of land for
sustainable agriculture8. Appropriate infrastructure for increased,
efficient and sustainable agriculture
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To generate knowledge and technologies for the conservation and utilisation of natural resources
Climate Suitability
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Surface and sub-surface drainage research
Irrigation training for government officials and smallholder farmers
STRATEGIC GOAL 4To generate knowledge, solutions and technologies for food safety,
quality and improved efficiencies in the agriculture value chain
FOCUS OF GOAL• New food and non-food processes and products
developed. • Food science and technology developed for
improved product quality and yield. • Post-harvest losses reduced.• New animal products developed.• Agroprocessing, biotechnology and informatics
each cross-cutting across different areas of the agricultural value chain and intended to be applied to the full value chain of crops, animals and agricultural system research.
OUTCOMES WITH ASSOCIATED IMPACT• Develop process to create products from
indigenous crops• Product yield, product quality and safety.• Product development and value adding
(storage, processing and packaging).• Additional research focus areas include
indigenous and high value products(indigenous herbal teas, medicinal andaromatic plants, fruits vegetables) to accessniche product value chains.
• Provision of scientific services to farmers andclients of the ARC.
• Animal agriculture research groups conductresearch primarily investigating the variousfactors involved in producing good qualitymeat, meat products and milk and milkproducts (safe, appealing, nutritious,affordable and tasteful).
• Research into the processes involved inmaximising yield without forfeiting qualityand adding value to a basic product toincrease quality and/or yield.
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Development of a plant containment facility with state-of-the-art environmental control and
recording features
STRATEGIC GOAL 5Translate research outputs in order to generate knowledge,
facilitate decision making and contribute to the transformation in the agriculture sector
FOCUS OF GOAL
a) ARC technologies packaged and exploited
b) Established and functional agri – incubators
c) Animal, crop and mixed production systemstransferred to smallholder farmers
d) Agriculture Development Centres that aredelivering services. ARC footprint and visibilityenhanced
e) Smallholder farmer enterprises support
f) Agricultural skills and capacity developed
g) Agriculture research for developmentoutcomes communicated and disseminated
h) Marketing and stakeholder management
OUTCOMES WITH ASSOCIATED IMPACT
1. Increased adoption and use of ARCtechnologies among smallholder farmers
2. Increased number of functioning andsustainable agriculture enterprises fromagri – incubators
3. Increased number of animal, crop andmixed production systems transferred tosmallholder farmers
4. Agriculture Development Centresestablished in all provinces
5. Competitive and sustainable Smallholderenterprises
6. Increased skills base and capacity inagriculture sector
7. Increased use of and application ofagriculture science and technology indecision making
8. Improved image and relations of ARC withstakeholders
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STRATEGIC GOAL 6
Apply resource management practices, towards a high
performing and visible organisation
a) Human Resources
ARC EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PER RACE AND GENDER
PERFORMANCE IN FINANCIAL YEAR 2015/16
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76
9%
15%
ARC Capacity per race: 31/03/2016
African Coloured Indian White
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY (SCIENTISTS) BY RACE AND GENDER
50%
4%
2%
40%
ARC EE Scientific Capacity per race: 31/03/2016
African Coloured Indian White
50%
46%
ARC EE Scientific Capacity per gender: 31/03/2016
Male Female
P H D M S C D T E C H M T E C H
53 26 15
62 28 16
PERMANENT EMPLOYEES FORMAL STUDIESMALE FEMALE
b) Information Communication Technology and Infrastructure Management
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Creating an enabling environment for optimal use of informationcommunication resources to support of ARC business initiatives:
a) innovations to support information dissemination initiatives
b) increased mobility and use of mobile applications
c) improved access to information resources for all employees
d) improved connectivity to enable virtual presence andcollaboration
e) improved ICT resources to enable research and developmentthrough informatics tools
f) providing a Knowledge Management Platform to enhance ARCresearch and development initiatives and service delivery
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ARC INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
Research and Development Databases Modernisation of R & D databases, integrating through ICT platforms
Multi – Purpose Training Centre – capacity more than 400
Quarantine Facility for pest and disease management
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New ARC Quarantine Facility, RoodeplaatNew ARC Multipurpose Training Centre, Roodeplaat
ARC FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
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PARLIAMENTARY GRANTS
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Agricultural Research Council
Statement of Financial Performance 31 March 2016
2015
Actuals
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Change
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Change
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2016
Actuals
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Transfer revenue
Government grants 919 (137) (15%) 782
PG - Operational 705 (43) (6%) 662
Economic Competitiveness and Support
Package (ECSP) 135 (97) (72%) 38
Roll over from prior periods 44 36 81% 80
Received during the year 171 (171) (100%) -
Roll over to the next year (80) 38 (47%) (43)
PG - Capex 79 4 5% 83
COMPARISON OF EXTERNAL INCOME 2015 VS 2016
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
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Agricultural Research Council
Statement of Financial Performance 31 March 2016
2016
Business Plan
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Change
R'm
Change
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2016
Actuals
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Change
R'm
Change
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2015
Actuals
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Sale of goods and services 47 13 27% 59 9 18% 51
Rendering of services 340 13 4% 352 16 5% 336
Royalty Income - 12 0% 12 2 25% 9
Rental of facilities and equipment 7 4 59% 11 0 3% 11
Interest received 20 7 34% 27 (5) (17%) 32
Dividends Received - 0 0% 0 (0) (5%) 0 ,
Total Revenue from exchange transactions 414 48 12% 461 22 5% 439
Revenue from non-exchange transactions
Transfer revenue
Government grants 757 25 3% 782 (137) (15%) 919
PG - Operational 675 13- (2%) 662 (43) (6%) 705
ECSP - 38 0% 38 (97) (72%) 135
Roll over from prior periods - 80 0% 80 36 81% 44
Received during the year - - 0% - (171) (100%) 171
Roll over to the next year - (43) 0% (43) 38 (47%) (80)
PG - Capex 83 - 0% 83 4 5% 79
Total revenue 1 171 73 6% 1 244 (115) (8%) 1 358
Expenditure
Employee costs (720) (48) (7%) (768) (8) (1%) (760)
Depreciation and amortisation (35) (7) (21%) (42) 5 10% (47)
Impairment - 2 0% 2 3 485% (1)
Finance costs - (0) 0% (0) (0) (661%) (0)
Lease rentals on operating lease (13) 1 11% (11) 4 26% (15)
Bad debts - (0) 0% (0) (1) 115% 1
Operating and administrative expenses (322) (175) (54%) (497) 6 1% (503)
Total Expenditure (1 090) (227) (21%) (1 317) 8 1% (1 325)
Operating (deficit)surplus 81 (154) (191%) (73) (107) (321%) 33
CHALLENGE: PARLIAMENTARY GRANT vs OPERATING COSTS
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CASH SURPLUS/(CASH SHORTAGE)
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ARC EXTERNAL AUDIT OUTCOME
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Unqualified Audit not yet clean audit
Reason Material adjustments to AFS
Action items Audit improvement plan already in place Audit findings to be addressed by end of October
2016 All vacancies in Finance department filled
Comments or Questions?
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