Operational Plan 2014 – 2015 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 Government of Jamaica Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries Operational Plan 2014 - 2015 March 18, 2014 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 i Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ iii MINISTRY’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES’ FRAMEWORK ..................................................................................... iv OPERATIONAL PLAN ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Promote agro-industrial development by increasing output of diversified agricultural and value- added production that meets international standards ......................................................................... 1 Development of Agro-Parks .................................................................................................................. 1 Agricultural Competiveness Programme .............................................................................................. 5 Agricultural Competitiveness Programme ............................................................................................ 6 Promote rural development through the provision and expansion of adequate agricultural infrastructure and services ................................................................................................................... 10 Enhancing the Resilience of the Agricultural Sector and Coastal Areas to Protect Livelihoods and Improve Food Security ......................................................................................................................... 10 National Irrigation Development Programme (NIDP) ......................................................................... 11 Agro-Invest Corporation ...................................................................................................................... 12 Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) ............................................................................. 14 Research & Development .................................................................................................................... 16 Diversification of the Caribbean Livestock Sector through the production of Small Ruminants ........ 21 Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors ........... 24 Revitalisation of Dairy sub-sector ....................................................................................................... 24 Sugar Transformation Programme ..................................................................................................... 25 Agro-Investment Corporation ............................................................................................................. 32 Improving Jamaica’s Agricultural Productivity Project ....................................................................... 33 Development of the Fisheries Industry ................................................................................................ 35 Cocoa Industry Board .......................................................................................................................... 37 Export Division .................................................................................................................................... 38 Coffee Industry Board ......................................................................................................................... 40 Promote National Food and Nutrition Security & Safety in alignment with international standards ................................................................................................................................................ 43 Policy Development Programme ......................................................................................................... 43 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 ii Plant Quarantine/ Produce Inspection Branch ................................................................................... 45 Praedial Larceny Prevention Programme ........................................................................................... 47 Food Safety Modernization Act Project .............................................................................................. 49 Jamaica’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture ............................................................. 50 Establish programmes to strengthen youth and women participation in agriculture .................... 51 Jamaica 4-H Clubs ............................................................................................................................... 51 Development of Agro-Parks ................................................................................................................ 52 Rural Agricultural Development Authority .......................................................................................... 55 Strengthen the capacity of the Ministry to facilitate the on-going development of the agricultural sector ...................................................................................................................................................... 58 Modernisation of the Ministry’s Entities and Divisions ....................................................................... 58 Veterinary Services Division ................................................................................................................ 59 Facilities & Property Management Division ........................................................................................ 61 Project Management and Coordination ............................................................................................ 62 Rationalization of Commodity Boards and Export Division ................................................................ 63 Establish sustainable policy and planning frameworks to protect and develop suitable agricultural lands & fisheries resources ............................................................................................. 64 Policy Development Programme ......................................................................................................... 64 Agricultural Land Management Division ............................................................................................ 64 Promote good agricultural practices that support sustainable development and impact (environmental, climate, and topographical) management aimed at enhancing adaptive capacity towards sustainable use of natural resources ..................................................................................... 66 Enhancing the Resilience of the Agricultural Sector and Coastal Areas to Improve Livelihoods and Increase Food Security ........................................................................................................................ 66 Strengthen agricultural marketing framework.................................................................................. 69 Agricultural Marketing Information Division ...................................................................................... 69 International trade .............................................................................................................................. 71 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 iii INTRODUCTION The Agriculture Sector represents a very critical component of any country’s economy. It impacts national development through its contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, foreign exchange earnings and rural development. The agricultural sector in Jamaica contributed approximately 6.6% to GDP in 2012.This represents an improved contribution for the sector both in terms of GDP and real income and is a result of the many interventions made by the Government over the years in response to the many challenges which the sector faces. In the 2012-2013 Financial Year, the agricultural sector was the only goods producing sector to have recorded growth. This was in the order of 2.9% despite severe drought conditions in the last two quarters. The growth achieved was spurred by the continued efforts by the Government in implementing strategies to improve competitiveness and strengthen the resilience of the industry. The sector has responded and has shown improvements. It continues to be the second largest source of employment, involving over 196,375 persons or 18.1% of the employed labour force in 2012. In terms of contribution to foreign exchange earnings, the sector remains a very important source. Despite this, over the period 2008-2012 the sector recorded a decline in the overall value of traditional agricultural exports by approximately 37%. In 2008 – 2012, agricultural exports constituted 5.6% of total exports earnings. The earnings from traditional export crops declined from US$23.5M in 2011 to US$20.0M in 2012 due primarily to the decline in coffee and citrus exports. Meanwhile, non-traditional agricultural exports had an overall increase of 8%. This was due primarily to increase in papayas, ackee, sweet potatoes and fish. Against this background, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries intends, therefore through the programmes outlined in this Business Plan to significantly improve the areas of growth and to arrest and reverse those negative growth trends where they are manifested. The strategies to be employed will help to modernize the sector, by expanding and enhancing the extension services, the application of technology and farmer education. They also aim to improve production and productivity through targeted and focused intervention in the production of specific crops, infrastructural development, value chain development, greater use of market intelligence, and by placing renewed emphasis on agricultural research and development. A major thrust will involve seeking to ensure there is availability of financing to attract and support investment in the agricultural sector. In this regard, the Government will encourage and facilitate public- private partnership in the development of the agricultural infrastructure. The challenge facing the sector is how to continue to increase efficiency, productivity and competitiveness in order that planned increased contribution to GDP can be realized. The key threats result from the level of reliance on imports, use of inappropriate technologies, high cost of capital and inadequate research and development. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 iv MINISTRY’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES’ FRAMEWORK Vision The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be the driver for the sustainable development of the Jamaican agricultural sector and natural resources by the year 2020 Mission The mission of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is to advance the development of a modern, efficient and internationally competitive agricultural sector and the sustainable management of our fishery resources, in order to promote food security and food safety, in an effort to contribute to the development and well-being of our people. Strategic Priorities The Ministry’s strategic priorities are developed from the main goals of the Vision 2030 – Agriculture Sector Plan. The priorities are:  Efficient competitive and diversified value-added agricultural production  Strong marketing systems for domestic and export markets  Competent and adequate human resources  Enabling and facilitating framework, infrastructure and support services  Contributor to long term rural development  An environmentally sustainable sector  National food security and safety Priority Policies, Programmes and Projects of the Ministry The Ministry’s priority policies/programmes/projects are being planned and developed consistent with the Ministry’s Strategic Objectives and Priorities, Vision 2030 - Agriculture Sector Plan; Jamaica Public Sector Transformation Programme, Medium Term Economic Programme (MTEP), and the Medium Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework – 2012 - 2015 (MTSEPF). The priority policies, programmes and projects of the Ministry are: 1. Policy Development Programme 2. Development of Agro-Parks 3. Food Safety Infrastructure and Systems 4. Rationalization of Agricultural Commodity Boards and the Export Division 5. Sugar Transformation Programme 6. Modernisation of the Ministry’s Entities and Divisions 7. Jamaica’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA) Programme MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 v Strategic Objectives In order to achieve the Mission and Vision of the Ministry within the framework of the Ministry’s strategic priorities, the Ministry will seek to: 1. Promote agro-industrial development by increasing output of diversified agricultural and value- added production that meets international standards; 2. Promote rural development through the provision and expansion of adequate agricultural infrastructure and services; 3. Strengthen agricultural research and development through the development of appropriate technology and ensuring the transfer of technology to farmers; 4. Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors; 5. Promote National Food and Nutrition Security & Safety in alignment with international standards; 6. Establish programmes to strengthen the participation of youth and women participation in agriculture 7. Strengthen the capacity of the Ministry to facilitate the on-going development of the agricultural sector; 8. Establish sustainable policy and planning frameworks to protect and develop suitable agricultural lands and fisheries resources; 9. Promote good agricultural practices that support sustainable development and impact environmental, climate, and topographical management aimed at enhancing adaptive capacity towards sustainable use of natural resources; 10. Strengthen agricultural marketing framework (structures, services, policies, linkages, standards, regional and international trade); 11. Facilitate the allocation of financial resources and ensure the application of accounting best practices and conformity with developing standards based on agreed national and Ministry priorities. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 1 Government of Jamaica Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries OPERATIONAL PLAN FY 2014/2015 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote agro-industrial development by increasing output of diversified agricultural and value-added production that meets international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Development of Agro-Parks To establish nine (9) Agro-Parks strategically across the Island Provision of supporting infrastructure, technical and extension services Amity Hall Park – 1,530 acres under production # of acreage of lands irrigated and under production in Amity Hall Cost: $4M Cost: none Cost: none Cost: none 605 acres under production 100 acres of irrigation infrastructure installed 705 under production 160 acres under production 60 acres under production Procurement of remaining irrigation system Land clearing of 405 acres & irrigation installation by investors Ebony Park - 700 acres of land under production # of acreage of land irrigated and under production and km of road/ drain infrastructure Cost: none Cost: $10M Cost: $10M Cost: none 400 acres under production 100 acres under production 475 acres of 100acres under production 475 acres of land irrigated 100 acres under production MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 2 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote agro-industrial development by increasing output of diversified agricultural and value-added production that meets international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. installed in Ebony Park, Clarendon land irrigated [$10M] [$10M] Land clearing Procurement of remaining irrigation system New Forest/Duff House Park - 300 acres of land brought into production # of acreage under production Cost:$17.9M Cost:$17.9M Cost:$17.9M Cost:$17.9M 100 acres under production 75 acres under production 75 acres under production 50 acres under production Provision of technical and extension services Hill Run Park - 266 acres of fish # of acres of pond established and operational Cost: none Cost: $15.3M Cost: $15M Cost: none 100 pond acres under production 100 pond acres under production 33pond acres under production 33 pond acres under production Provision of technical and extension services Provide Infrastructural works Spring Plain Park – 228 acres under production # of acreage of lands irrigated and under production in Spring Plain Park, Cost:$125M Cost:$125M Cost:$96M Cost:$96M 76 acres irrigated and under production 76 acres irrigated and under production 76 acres irrigated and under production Land clearing of 150 acres of land; Installation of irrigation infrastructure and provision of technical and extension services Meylersfield Park- 10 pond acres # of pond acres of fish under production Cost:$23M Cost:$23M Cost:$23M Cost: None 10 pond acres of fish under production 1,290 ft. factory roadways Canning facility established Commencement of the production of MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 3 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote agro-industrial development by increasing output of diversified agricultural and value-added production that meets international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Rehabilitated canning and packaging facility and 813.51 m² of roads 4,140 ft. of fencing Electrification of 1,290 ft. of factory roadways 3,683.8 sq. ft. Canned/packaging facility refurbished and operational with agreed time frame # of ft./m 3 of infrastructural works installed 4,140 ft. of fencing electrified 813.51 m² of rehabilitated roads canned ackee and callaloo Rehabilitation of fish ponds Implementation of infrastructural work to include roads, electrification, fencing and procurement of pumping equipment Procurement of works for factory construction Finalize marketing arrangements and commence supply Etingdon Park - 200 acres of high quality grass production for Livestock (large and small stock) # of acres of high quality animal fodder under production Small ruminants production commenced and under production Cost:$10 M Cost:$10M Cost:$10M Cost: None 200 acres identified Allocate 20 acre blocks to 10 investors Commence pasture development Acquire stock and commence production GPS boundary identification of 200 acres Commence installation of infrastructure Conclude installation of infrastructure Develop management structure Plantain Garden River – 362 acres irrigated under production # of acres newly irrigated and under production Cost: None Cost: None Cost: None Cost: None 74 acres under production 133 acres irrigated & 50 acres irrigated and under production 50 acres irrigated and under production 22 acres irrigated and under production MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 4 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote agro-industrial development by increasing output of diversified agricultural and value-added production that meets international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. installation of an additional 33 acres by investor Procurement of irrigation infrastructure; provision of technical and extension services Yallahs –80 acres of onion and 20 acres of sweet potato under production # of acres of irrigated and under production Cost:$23.46M Cost:$11.72M Cost:$11.72M Cost: None 20 acres under production 10 acres under production 35 acres under production 35 acres under production Provision of technical and extension services; supervise production 2 Post Harvesting Facility Construction of 2 (60 X 40 ft.) grading and packaging/processing facility in select Parks within agreed timeframe Cost: Budget from relevant Agro-Park - - - Grading and packaging/ processing facility in New Forest and Hill Run Procure and execute works 9,100 m of waterways # of metres of waterways upgraded within agreed timeframe 2300m for NFD 1800m SP 5000M Yallahs Procure and execute works 32.4 km of farm access roads # of metres of farm access ways improved at select Agro-Parks within agreed timeframe 11 km in Yallahs 10km in Hill Run 8km in New Forest 3.4km in Spring Plains MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 5 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote agro-industrial development by increasing output of diversified agricultural and value-added production that meets international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Procure contractors and oversee works Agricultural Competivenes s Programme To develop and implement a multispecies abattoir Application of a Public- Private Partnership model Rehabilitated small ruminants/ pig abattoir Small ruminants/ pig abattoir rehabilitated and operational within agreed timeframe Cost:$40 M Cost:$30M Cost:$10M Cost: None Rehabilitated small ruminants/ pig abattoir Equip abattoir with relevant equipment MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 6 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote agro-industrial development by increasing output of diversified agricultural and value-added production that meets international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Ou tput Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: :$27.097M Cost:$80.06 5M Cost:$246.767M Cost:$218.655M Agricultural Competitivenes s Programme To increase the competiveness in agricultural sector The use of value Chain approach to improve Jamaica Competitiveness locally and internally Export Market Platform Developed Export Platform developed and implemented within a specified time Export Market Platform Developed and Initiated Platform Report on Export Market Platform Piloting of approved implementation activities Review IICA report on export market access Disseminating reports for review through stakeholders consultations 20 cluster training sessions # of cluster training sessions on agri-business, group dynamics and marketing negotiations skills within agreed timeframe 6 cluster training sessions 2 cluster training session 5 cluster training session 7 cluster training session Develop training modules and plan cluster training session 50 RADA extension officers trained in agribusiness and marketing ( Training of the trainer programme) # of extension officers trained and training supplies produced within agreed timeframe IICA engage to facilitate training 50 extension officers trained The Production of Agri-business and Marketing Manuals Review training modules and implement training session Collate lessons learnt taken at training session MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 7 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote agro-industrial development by increasing output of diversified agricultural and value-added production that meets international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Ou tput Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: :$27.097M Cost:$80.06 5M Cost:$246.767M Cost:$218.655M Establishment of an Agricultural Health and Food Quality Management System Implementati on of Food Safety Action Plan Plant Health Policy and Action Plan (PHPAP) and Animal Health and Welfare Policy (AHWP) Legislation for FS and PHAP & AHWP are implemented and finalized respectively within agreed timeframe FS plan implemented AHWP & PHAP submitted for approval as a Green paper On-going implementati on of FS plan On-going implementation of FS plan AWHP & PHAP submitted for approval as white paper On-going implementation of FS plan AHWP & PHAP approved Plan workshops to update on activities under FS implementation plan and to prepare AH & PH policy Rehabilitation / refurbishment of food safety labs Food Safety labs/rooms rehabilitated/ refurbished to incorporate PH and AH within agreed timeframe Remaining FS Equipment procured Labs refurbished Labs refurbished Prepare procurement documents Prepare contracts with lab equipment industries and distribute equipment to select FS labs Technical Capabilities increased Training of food safety officers facilitated and equipment provided within agreed timeframe Procurement of Equipment and Software for Animal traceability system Officers selected for AH and FS HAACP Meat Inspection & EPI training On-going trainings On-going trainings Animal traceability and VSD Lab database system updated MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 8 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote agro-industrial development by increasing output of diversified agricultural and value-added production that meets international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Ou tput Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: :$27.097M Cost:$80.06 5M Cost:$246.767M Cost:$218.655M training Select Plant Health Officers (PHOs) and fund Food Safety and animal Health overseas training programs, procurement of FS equipment and formulation of TCP request for PH issues Public-private sector sessions Workshop and attendance to trade meetings facilitated within agreed timeframe CODEX Conference PR consultant procured PR campaign Initiated specific activities within the agreed time frame execution of Public Relation Campaign Stimulate public- private investment in agribusiness value chain development PPP arrangement Equity Finance PPP arranged and signed Competitive Selection of PPP partner for development of an Abattoir for pigs and small ruminants 4 Agro-Parks Yallahs , New Forrest Duff House, Clusters of famers operating within each Soil and water testing in Agro-Parks Farmer Field License & Permits for Agro-Parks Roll out of Infrastructure support and development Farm Access way Development Water way Channel Development MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 9 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote agro-industrial development by increasing output of diversified agricultural and value-added production that meets international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Ou tput Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: :$27.097M Cost:$80.06 5M Cost:$246.767M Cost:$218.655M Spring Plain and Hill Run Agro-parks with best practices through contractual arrangements to supply end markets Farmers Field Schools Training initiated and Demonstration plots roll out in specific Agro- parks. Infrastructure Development School training Marketing Campaign initiated demonstratio n plots Infrastructur e support and development Farm Access way Development Water way Channel Development Irrigation Infrastructur e and support Marketing Campaign initiated Irrigation Infrastructure and support Establishment of Packing Facility Institutional strengthening of AIC Hiring of key support consultants to build AIC capacity and improve their cost recovery mechanism Information Technology Consultant hired Finance and Risk Management Specialist hired Prepare Procurement materials MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 10 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote rural development through the provision and expansion of adequate agricultural infrastructure and services Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$32.2M Cost:$59.3M Cost:$38.7M Cost:$45.95M Enhancing the Resilience of the Agricultural Sector and Coastal Areas to Protect Livelihoods and Improve Food Security (GOJ/Adaptation Fund) To improve the irrigation water supply infrastructure in identified communities Construction of small water catchment structures and distribution systems Micro-Dam % of the construction process to establish a Micro-dam according to agreed specification and location 5% (civil engineer contract awarded) 10% (Approved Designs of Micro-dam) 15% (contractor awarded) 60% of Micro- Dam Constructed Prepare procurement document Approve designs Prepare procurement document Oversee the construction of micro-dam Rainwater Harvesting Systems (RHS) using roof catchments & tanks (RCT) or ponds # of rainwater systems installed using select catchments as per specification and in select locations 10 RCT 4 ponds 10 RCT 3 ponds 10 RCT 4 ponds 3 ponds Design , procure and install rainwater harvesting system using ponds/ tanks 60 small scale irrigation systems (SSIs) # of small scale irrigation system established and operational in selected locations 15 SSI 15 SSI 15 SSI 15 SSI Procure and install drip irrigation system 7 irrigation and production schemes # of irrigation and production schemes established and operational in select communities 2 5 Identify sites and farmers groups; oversee the installation of water catchments using ponds/reservoir/entombed springs Establishment of Water User Groups (WUG) 7 WUGs # of WUGs established and operational 3 WUGs 4 WUGs Mobilize farmers groups ; conduct group dynamics training and formalise groups into WUGs MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 11 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote rural development through the provision and expansion of adequate agricultural infrastructure and services Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$50M National Irrigation Development Programme (NIDP) To improve the irrigation water supply infrastructure in agricultural production Improving pumping infrastructure in select established irrigation schemes 2 electrical pump in New Forest Duff House (NF) 2 pumps acquired 2 pumps installed and operational Prepare procurement materials Oversee installation of pumps Securing of finance to facilitate the successful implementation of an additional 10% of the NIDP by 2018 Funding agreement Funding secured for the expansion of NIDP within agreed timeframe Funding Agreement Prepare proposal and meet relevant funding agencies 2 Demo plots 250 trained farmers 50 trained technical officers Technical paper # of farmers/ technical officers trained in water mgmt. and agronomy using demonstration plots 2 demo plots established in St. Elizabeth & Trelawny 50 technical officers trained 100 farmers trained 150 farmers trained Technical paper Mobilize farmers ; conduct quarterly training in water management and agronomy, Reduction of Energy Costs Completed wind study % of wind study completed and turbine design drafted within agreed timeframe 100% Drafted Wind Turbine design Procure consultant Review of study Procure engineer MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 12 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote rural development through the provision and expansion of adequate agricultural infrastructure and services Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $ 7.0M Cost: $5.0M Cost:$5.0M Cost:J$2.5 M Agro-Invest Corporation (AIC) - Property and Fixed Assets To rehabilitate the AMC Complex to facilitate the trade of local agricultural crops Rehabilitation of AMC Export Complex to meet FSMA standards Clean and upgraded warehouse spaces that meet the standards as outlined by FSMA regulations # of FSMA approved packaging houses within agreed time frame 12 FSMA approved Packaging Bays 12 FSMA approved Packaging Bays 12 FSMA approved Packaging Bays 12 FSMA approved Packaging Bays Ensuring all aspects of works previously completed and still to be completed are as stated in the FSMA approved scope of work COMPLETED COMPLETED COMPLETED Execute boundary security measures No incidence of pilfering at Complex % reduction of pilfering at the AMC complex Inspection of walls and fences 10% reduction Complete repairs of wall and Fencing Security Provider hired 50% reduction 100% reduction Creation of a scope of works in order to commence repairs Hiring additional security and monitoring service providers Oversee the monitoring of Boundaries Selection of Low to no # of Packaging 12 Packaging Units Inspection of facility Report Continued Education on Inspection of facility MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 13 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote rural development through the provision and expansion of adequate agricultural infrastructure and services Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $ 7.0M Cost: $5.0M Cost:$5.0M Cost:J$2.5 M appropriate tenants; provision of material & education sessions on international standards; and regular inspection of units to ensure compliance/ maintenance violation of FSMA regulations in regards to food preparation for export products Units operational in accordance to current international standards Inspection of facility report completed and used to keep facilities updated in accordance to FSMA standards operational FSMA standards Report Implementing standards for tenancy and educational seminars Deep cleaning and repairs where necessary Production of updated educational material tenants Deep cleaning and repairs where necessary AIC - Property and Fixed Assets To facilitate optimum utilization of AIC’'s assets, thus ensuring investments in agribusiness and maximizing return on investment to Agro Invest Through the reduction of debts owed for all of AIC’s properties 50% of debts collected % of arrears collected from AIC’s properties Debt Report Selection of Collection Agency 50% of debts collected Accurate compilation of debts owed to AIC and preparation of T.O.R for collector Facilitate the collection of debts through provision of accurate information MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 14 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote rural development through the provision and expansion of adequate agricultural infrastructure and services Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$72.5M Cost:$61M Cost:$114M Cost:$53M Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) To provide effective, efficient and sustainable extension service to farmers Provision of information to build the knowledge base of farmers and stakeholder 13 R&D innovations # of innovations identified and accepted for research 5 innovations presented for R&D 8 innovations presented for R&D Identification of innovations, stakeholder consultations and collaboration with research institutions 25 PMOs and 15 PMGs 1 # of PMO’s & PMG trained in COP, pricing, post-harvest mgmt. and mkt. strategies 20 PMOs 5 PMGs 20 PMOs 10 PMGs 20 PMOs 5 PMGs 15 PMOs 5 PMGs Prepare training materials; facilitate guest speaker presentations and field visits Mini- exposition, agricultural shows and Farmers day # of agricultural shows and exhibitions hosted and participated within accordance of time frame 1 4 3 4 Conduct PR Campaign; identify and set up venue, liaison with relevant stakeholders, mobilisation of select farmers and procurement of items/tools/equipment/ signage 15,940 Farmers trained; and 4,361 training sessions # of farmers trained and training sessions in post harvesting; orchard crop mgmt.; ADRM; land husbandry and GAP 3,360 farmers 4,360 farmers 4,360 farmers 3,860 farmers 1,089 sessions 1,094 sessions 1,084 sessions 1, 094 sessions Prepare training materials and established demonstration plots Rehabilitation of infrastructure for better service 26 rehabilitated/ constructed parish offices # of rehabilitated/ constructed parish/area offices within agreed time in accordance to 5 offices repaired 20 offices repaired 1 office constructed Procure of materials and construction services 1 PMO – Production and Marketing Organisation and PMG – Production and Marketing Group MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 15 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote rural development through the provision and expansion of adequate agricultural infrastructure and services Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$72.5M Cost:$61M Cost:$114M Cost:$53M delivery standards RADA Promotion of agriculture & related activities to facilitate rural development ADRM # of ADRM sessions and farmers provided with ADRM issues 10 sessions 15 sessions 10 sessions 10 sessions 50,000 farmers provision of ADRM tools & equipment to farmers; preparation of materials for training sessions; text messaging to farmers Conduct training sessions, seminars, workshops and demonstrations; facilitate the establishment of seedling banks and staging of food promotion and exhibitions 8000 Livestock GAP certification training # of farmers trained in GAP and visited farms 2000 farmers trained & 2500 field visits 2000 farmers trained & 2500 field visits 2000 farmers trained & 2500 field visits 2000 farmers trained & 2500 field visits Demonstration plots established ; preparation of livestock proposals; bulletins Land husbandry mgmt. – agronomic methods; structural methods & soil fertility mgmt. # of acres/metres of land husbandry structures demonstrating proper agronomic/structural methods and proper soil fertility management 17.5 Ha per quarter demonstrating agronomic methods 5075 metres per quarter demonstrating structural methods 150 Ha per quarter demonstrating proper soi fertility mgmt Train farmers and facilitate funds or in kind donations to establish vegetative barriers, cover cropping, mulching & intercropping [agronomic]; check dams, individual basin, stone barriers, waterways, diversion ditches and ditches [structural]; alley cropping, crop rotation and minimum tillage [soil treatment mgmt.] MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 16 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Strengthen agricultural research and development through the development of appropriate technology and ensuring the transfer of technology to farmers Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045M Cost:$142.045 M Research & Development (R&D) Epidemiology and surveillance – Plant protection 0112 Enhance the ability of the agricultural sector to manage and mitigate agricultural risks and produce quality produce Developmen t and implementat ion of a cost effective Integrated Pest managemen t (IPM) programme for select pest/diseases / weeds, invasive alien species Cost effective pest manageme nt solutions 750% reduction in Economic pests and diseases % reduction in pest incidence for selective crops post intervention Benefits of intervention outweigh the cost by > 30% IPM strategies identified and validated Agro-parks pest M&E report IPM strategies identified and validated Cost effective solutions for pest mgmt. in Agro- parks, Commercial greenhouse production and field systems implemented Cost effective solutions for pest mgmt. in Agro- parks, Commercial greenhouse production and field systems implemented R75%reduction in pest and disease incidence Agro-parks pests and disease at acceptable level ie below economic threshold Conduct pest and disease diagnostics; Identify factors that contribute to pest and disease outbreaks in cropping systems,; Develop integrated pest management solutions; Conduct cost benefit analysis of intervention;, transfer technology Promotion of the reduction of pesticide use in greenhouse production system IPM solutions developed in greenhouse production Cost effective IPM solution developed in greenhouse production system promoted and disseminated Cost effective rearing protocols identified Cost effective rearing protocols validated in laboratory- Validation studies under greenhouse conditions IPM validation under GH conditions Develop rearing protocols for biological control agents Pilot agents in lab Pilot successful lab tested agent in GH MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 17 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Strengthen agricultural research and development through the development of appropriate technology and ensuring the transfer of technology to farmers Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045M Cost:$142.045 M Epidemiology and Surveillance – Apiculture 0112 Increasing efficiency, productivity and competitiven ess of local bee farmers Provision of effective regulatory framework for the operation of the beekeeping industry 100 New Apiaries # of Apiaries established across the island in accordance to approve bee industry standard 25 new apiaries 25 new apiaries 25 new apiaries 25 new apiaries Provide training, conduct field demonstrations and promote bee farmer in schools and communities Status Report on Acarine mites and Swarm traps in ports # of apiaries inspected for acarine mites and monitoring reports on swam traps in ports 30 apiaries; on- going monitoring of ports 10 apiaries; on- going monitoring 10 apiaries; on- going monitoring 10 apiaries; Status report on acarine mites 7 swam traps Site visits R&D Phytosanitary Research – Post Entry 0119 Plant health certificatio n services Certification programme implemented in accordance with international standards On-going monitoring On-going monitoring On-going monitoring Evaluation report Citrus certification programme implemented Citrus certification programme implemented Citrus certification programme implemented Citrus certification programme implemented R&D Field & Horticultural Crops – Field Crops Enhance food and nutrition security and food safety Increase efficiency, productivity and competitive ness of farmers Efficient systems for crop production identified Improved Cost of production determined for 2 select feed stock crops for renewable energy Improved crop varieties recommended within agreed time frame Crop production system validated Cost of production studies on Castor bean and Crop production systems validated evaluated Cost of production studies on Castor bean and Cost of production determined Cost of production studies done on Castor bean and Technology transfer MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 18 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Strengthen agricultural research and development through the development of appropriate technology and ensuring the transfer of technology to farmers Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045M Cost:$142.045 M Promote utilization of genetic resources and systems for meeting the climate change challenge and adapted crop varieties Holdings in in situ germplasm banks increased within an agreed time frame Number of sustainable rop production systems recommended Jatropha commenced Jatropha determined Jatropha determined In situ system of germplasm bank manageme nt implemente d Evaluate 3 peanut varieties for value added; and Collect data re cost of production for castor beans and Jatropha as feed stock for renewable energy and at least four cassava varieties evaluated and cassava low cost production system validated Efficient system for production of feed stock for renewable energy Determine productivity indices for Cassava Irish potato varieties evaluated Develop in situ germplasm programme Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Implement MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 19 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Strengthen agricultural research and development through the development of appropriate technology and ensuring the transfer of technology to farmers Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045M Cost:$142.045 M Evaluate herbicide in ginger & turmeric production systems Ongoing Ongoing Productivity indices and intercropping systems developed for Cassava; Herbicide evaluations done for ginger & turmeric production; 6 Irish potato varieties evaluated and germplasm programmes developed R&D Animal Breeding & Husbandry - Feeds Research and Evaluation for Livestock 2015 To promote forage development , evaluation and animal nutrition studies Increase efficiency, productivity and competitive ness of farmers Promote utilization of genetic resources and systems for meeting the climate change challenge Efficient systems for forage production identified # of forage production systems developed; Evaluation of forage production systems Evaluation of forage production systems Evaluation of forage production systems 2 systems for forage production recommended Validate silvopastoral system Two forage production systems identified Hay produced # of additional hectares of hay produced for feed within agreed time frame 500 bales /ha/cutting produced 12 Ha of commercial hay production established 12 Ha of commercial hay production established 500 bales of hay/ha/cutting 500 bales of hay /ha/cutting ($6.5M revenue) MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 20 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Strengthen agricultural research and development through the development of appropriate technology and ensuring the transfer of technology to farmers Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045M Cost:$142.045 M Repair and procure equipment and procure irrigation system; Establish 24 for commercial hay production and hharvest for hay production and baling Upgraded Animal nutrition lab Lab upgraded according to international standards Repairs to existing equipment and procurement of new equipment Repairs to existing equipment and procurement of new equipment Repairs to existing equipment and procurement of new equipment 50% lab upgrade One lab upgraded according to international standards R&D Livestock Development – Research and Evaluation of husbandry systems for livestock Develop cost- effective feeding systems for the management of livestock Improve- ment of pasture management system Improved pasture by 10% Improved milk yields by 5% Improve weight gain in beef cattle % of pastures improved; % increase in milk production and daily weight gain in livestock 25%of pastures improved 50% of pastures improved 75% of pastures improved Increase in milk production by 5% 5% increase in daily weight gain Implement pasture improvement programme pastures with legumes;; Collect data on growth and performance ;Maintain pastures, carrying capacity not exceeded, rotations done according to schedule and Evaluate animal performance Research and evaluation of Improve productive Adaptation of Embryo transfer # of successful ET done in accordance with Implementation of ET Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 21 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Strengthen agricultural research and development through the development of appropriate technology and ensuring the transfer of technology to farmers Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045M Cost:$142.045 M Breeding systems for dairy and meat animals potential of food animals technologies that enhance breeding programmes (ET) programme developed international standards Increase in number of offspring from ET programme 10 successful ET done Implementation of ET programme; R&D Diversification of the Caribbean Livestock Sector through the production of Small Ruminants (CFC/GOJ Capital B project) 118 To contribute to the attainment of self- sufficiency in regional meat consumption initially The development of the small ruminant industry in Jamaica 25% increase in breeding animals Number of nuclei/seed and multiplier herds and flocks expanded, stock multiplied and distributed Breeding of stock to supply multiplier herds Ongoing Ongoing Breeding stock increased by 25% Multiplication of breeding stock 40 farmers trained Quantity of low cost feeds forages and agro industrial by products utilized and number of farmers to whom demonstrated Forage banks established Establishment and Maintenance of improved management systems 40 farmers trained in the production of hay and feeding strategies Establishment and Maintenance of improved management systems Ongoing Ongoing Improved fodder management system shared with farmers Development of improved fodder management systems ; MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 22 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Strengthen agricultural research and development through the development of appropriate technology and ensuring the transfer of technology to farmers Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045M Cost:$142.045 M Training programme s in sheep and goat husbandry manageme nt delivered Upgraded Abattoir Training in improved packaging and fabrication of meat Number of training programmes in sheep and goat husbandry and management conducted Adoption level of cost effective housing solutions Abattoir upgraded and refurbished and operational at select location Training of trainers Implement training of livestock producers Training of trainers Ongoing Ongoing Information dissemination Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Refurbishing/up grading of existing abattoir facilities Refurbishing/up grading of existing abattoir facilities abattoir rehabilitated and refurbished Low cost animal housing demonstrated to farmers Abattoir upgraded and refurbished Group strengthening/industry cluster formation & development Monitoring and evaluation of selected small ruminant farms Pig commercializatio n project To determine and undertake the research initiatives needed for the Pig Stakeholder surveys Assessment of pig industry Assessment of Pig Industry completed and submitted for research agenda for pig industry within agreed timeframe Develop and deliver survey tool Collate and review information. Refine document for review and feedback Pig Industry Research assessment Report Plan of action drafted for way forward re R&D interventions MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 23 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Strengthen agricultural research and development through the development of appropriate technology and ensuring the transfer of technology to farmers Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045 M Cost:$142.045M Cost:$142.045 M Industry Prepare for stakeholder consultation Conduct stakeholder consultation Stakeholder consultation Stakeholder consultation MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 24 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$8.5M Cost:$18.75M Cost:$7.75M Cost:$1.0M Revitalisation of Dairy sub- sector 9105 To support the revitalization of the dairy sub-sector as part of a national drive to enhance food security, livelihood protection and rural development Facilitation of loans, equity investments and grants to cattle producers for increase production and productivity of the Dairy Industry. Herd Expansion # of dairy cattle in production within agreed timeframe 3800 milking animals 3800 milking animals 3800 milking animals 3800 milking animals On-going surveillance of dairy farms Productivity Enhancement # of litres of milk per cow within agreed time frame 5.5 litres/cow/day 6.5 litre/cow/day 6.5 litre/cow/day 6.5 litre/cow/day Fodder production # of hectares of fodder bank/hay production established 11 Ha of fodder bank 12 Ha of hayfield 12 Ha of hayfield Acquire hay production equipment 6 Cremasco forage choppers # of choppers provided to select farmers 6 Cremasco forage choppers Procure choppers Trained Cattle Farmers # of dairy cattle farmers trained mastitis mgmt./record keeping/fertility mgmt./quality mgmt. system 100 farmers in mastitis mgmt. 100 farmers in record keeping, quality mgmt. sys. & fertility mgmt. Collaborate with RADA to carry out training MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 25 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $1,216M Cost: $917.8M Cost: $281 M Cost: $35M Sugar Transformation Programme (STU) To strengthen the commercial competiveness of the sugar cane sector Increase production; yields; access to cane farms; technology and credit 3,000Hectare s of sugar cane planted # of hectares of increased cane production 900 Ha 900 Ha 600 Ha 600 Ha Increase area in cane – facilitate grants through cane expansion fund 5.0 TC/Ha Cane Farmers cane yields increased by 5.0 TC/Ha by year- year 0.0 Tc/Ha 5.0 TC/Ha 0.0 TC/Ha 0.0 TC/Ha Increase yield through promotion of efficiency Cane Expansion Fund Increase the capital of the Cane Expansion Fund by minimum $150M 1.77 B 1.77 B 1.89 B 1.89 B Increase capital 500 hectares under Drip irrigation systems Increased # of hectares under drip irrigation by end Sept. 2014. 200 Ha 100 Ha 100 Ha 100 Ha Collaborate with relevant stakeholders 40 km of rehabilitated Cane Road # of km of cane road rehabilitated by year end 13.0 Km 13.0 Km 14.0 Km 0.0 Km Prepare procurement documentation and contract services Capacity building support to SIRI, SIA Restructured SIRI & SIA % of restructure process of SIA/SIRI per Cabinet Decision On-going restructure MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 26 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $1,216M Cost: $917.8M Cost: $281 M Cost: $35M Conduct a Public Awareness Campaign focused on GOJ’s Sugar Adaptation Strategy Public Awareness Campaign PR Campaign completed by year end. Tender for contractor Commence Ongoing Complete STU To Implement Economic, Social & Environmental infrastructure projects in Sugar Dependent Areas Relocation of residents of Sugar Estate Barracks Relocation of 350 residents # of families relocated from Sugar Estates’ Barracks to new housing within agreed timeframe 150 families 200 families Resettle families Provision of financial support to Economic, Social & Environmental infrastructures Training fund – 600 trained # of SDA residents trained and certified 300 400 100 300 Establish scholarships and educational/skills grant programmes 2 Agro-parks – Meylersfield & Ethingdon # of Agro-Parks established and operational in select areas 2 established Agro-Parks Provision of funds to establish agro-parks in Meylersfield and Ethingdon 37 infrastructure projects # of infrastructure projects successfully closed out within given agreed time frame. 37 Finance implementation of social infrastructure projects in SDAs MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 27 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$13.2M Cost:$13.2M Cost:$13.2M Cost:$13.2M Banana Board/ Jamaica Banana Accompanyi ng Measures (JBAMs) To increase the production and productivity in farms and agribusiness enterprises in banana dependent areas Implement monitoring and management systems to reduce select pest & diseases on susceptible cultivars Quality management system in banana/plantain production # of reports on results from 5 established protocols 2 distributed to farmers within agreed timeframe 1 technical/farm advisory report each quarter 5 protocols tested, updated and implemented; field visits; and prepare technical status and recommendations report less than 5% of farms infected with Moko disease and Panama disease race 4 excluded or detected early % of farms infected < 5 % farms infected Monitor disease twice per month in affected parishes; establish field trial and monitor farms to certify best practice. 2 Five protocols are QM of Chemistry Procedures; QM of Int’l Farm Procedures QM of Int’l Farm Procedures; Protocol for monitoring Black Sigatoka Fungicide sensitivity ; Protocol for monitoring Black Sigatoka Disease on commercial Farms; Protocol for efficacy trial of Novel/sustainable products on farms MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 28 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$6.3M Cost:$6.3M Cost:$6.3M Cost:$6M Banana Board - JBAMs To increase the production and productivity in farms and agribusiness enterprises in banana dependent areas Bio-diversify the crop with introduction, multiplication and distribution of disease-resistant cultivars. Disease Resistant banana/plantain crops Black Sigatoka diseases and nematode pest resistant crops developed within agreed time frame Identification of the 2 (of 147) most resistant variety Multiply identified varieties in field nurseries Construction of 2 new regional nurseries Distribution of newly improved variety Identify and study the most resistant variety and distribute to farmers Promote banana/plantain production in youth 800 Youths trained # of youths in select colleges/ secondary schools trained in banana production procedures and nursery management 200 youths trained 200 youths trained 200 youths trained 200 youths trained Identify colleges and secondary schools; Train youths in nursery mgmt. and banana production procedures Empower famers to implement best practices 200 farmers trained in standards (Global GAP, ISO, Fair Trade) 400 trained in Agronomy; 30 farmers certified in business mgmt. & 12 # of farmers trained in agronomy/ standards/ business mgmt. /group sessions held within agreed timeframe 3 sessions 100 farmers trained in agronomy 3 sessions 100 farmers trained in agronomy 3 sessions 100 farmers trained in agronomy 30 farmers certified in business mgmt. 3 sessions 100 farmers trained in agronomy; 70 farmers trained in standards/ audits MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 29 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$6.3M Cost:$6.3M Cost:$6.3M Cost:$6M Group sessions Develop & carry out group trainings in agronomy; business management and group dynamics; On-farm demonstrations and field visits; training in international and national standards and self- audit Banana Board - JBAMs To increase the production and productivity in farms and agribusiness enterprises in banana dependent areas Introduce tissue culture Increased crop productivity Tissue cultured plantlets replanted in low productivity farms Plantlets tissue cultured/ imported/ Identify low producing farms Grow out plantlets in nurseries and distribute to replant identified farms MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 30 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$7 M Cost:$7 M Cost:$7 M Cost:$7 M Banana Board - JBAMs To increase the production and productivity in farms and agribusiness enterprises in banana dependent areas Strengthen disaster risk management and production and spatial data collection system ; and promote local products Catastrophe Fund membership and/or value increased. % increase of membership and value of Catastrophe Fund and % increase in annual plantain and banana production 5% increase in the Fund % increase of plantain and banana production Increase registration of farmers and solicitation of external funding Capacitate post harvesting infrastructure Trained entrepreneurs in post harvesting techniques # entrepreneur trained in proper usage of ripening rooms 2 entrepreneurs trained 2 entrepreneur s trained 2 entrepreneurs trained 2 entrepreneur s trained On-going monitoring reports on factories/ripening rooms; on- going training and implementation of recommendations from reports Facilitation of supplies from farmers to Nutrition Product Limited and schools # of boxes supplied # boxes supplied to NPL and schools # boxes supplied to NPL and schools # boxes supplied to NPL and schools # boxes supplied to NPL and schools Facilitate supply of fruits to NPL for school feeding programme Facilitate implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy for the Banana and Banana Export Project document Banana Export Project is approved and funded Project feasibility study completed and submitted Project approved Agreements signed Project initiated MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 31 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$7 M Cost:$7 M Cost:$7 M Cost:$7 M Plantain sub-sector Identification of funds and develop projects Tendering; and Procurement MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 32 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme / Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost Cost Cost Cost Agro- Investment Corporation - Project Development (Business Facilitation) To improve agro business’ ability to access funding and markets and technical/ support services Promotion of investments and provision of business Facilitation for Agri- businesses 1 New Agri- business Establishment of at least one agri-business using under- utilized agricultural goods by end of financial year New agri-business established Preparation of 3 Business plans and 1 Business Case/Concept Paper/Investment Profile; presentation of most viable plans at invest seminars and town hall meetings MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 33 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: J$6.96M Cost: J$4.95M Cost: J$ 4.47M Cost: J$ 2.43M Fisheries Division: Improving Jamaica’s Agricultural Productivity Project - 2040 To improve the productivity of fisheries Through capacity building of fisher councils, beach rehabilitation, and establishment and on-going assessment of fisheries enhancement structures Fisher Councils for the six rehabilitated beaches in: 1. Old Harbour Bay 2. Rocky Point, 3. Calabash Bay 4. Black River 5. Sav-anna-la- mar 6. Negril % of fisher councils functional and operational within agreed tome frame 20% of councils functional 40% of councils functional 60% of councils functional 80% of councils functional To monitor beach infrastructure 6 IJAP Project sites and meet with 3 IJAPP facilities management groups/councils every quarter Artificial Fisheries Enhancement Structures – 1 eco-reef and 1100 modified Lobster condominium units 1100 Condominium units constructed and deployed by March 2015 280 units 370 units 360 units 90 units Procure and install 280 condominium units Procure and install 360 condominium units. Procure and install 360 condominium units. Procure and install 90 condominium units. Assessment reports on Fisheries Enhancement Structures Quarterly reports on the performance and evaluation of structures 2 Eco-Reef sites and 10 condominium sites quarterly survey report 12 sites monitored every quarter and corrective measures employed if necessary MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 34 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: J$6.96M Cost: J$4.95M Cost: J$ 4.47M Cost: J$ 2.43M (condominiums and Eco-reefs) prepared within agreed timeframe MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 35 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $72.8M Cost: $72.8M Cost: $72.8M Cost: $72.8M Developme nt of the Fisheries Industry- Development of Offshore Fishing / 0181 To facilitate the adoption by Cabinet of three policy papers and new regulations Consultation of relevant stakeholders Fisheries Policy; Fisheries Regulation and Pedro Cay management Plan Draft Policy, plans and regulations finalized & submitted in accordance to Cabinet standards in the agreed time frame Consultants hired Draft Policy submitted to Cabinet Draft Regulations submitted to cabinet Draft Mgmt. Plan submitted to Cabinet Procure consultancy services, facilitate stakeholder consultations and review/comment/ approve on Draft Policy, Plan and Regulations To support sustainable fisheries development Through compliance monitoring, sanctuaries management and improving the safety of lives at sea 5% increase in compliance rate of request to renewal of fishing license % increase of license application for renewal submitted within agreed timeframe 5% On-going promotions for compliance and enforcement Development of the Fisheries Industry - Development of Inland Fisheries (Aquaculture) / 0182 To increase local fish production Through the introduction and development of Pangasius spp. To local fish farmers, and through the improvement of Tilapia Tilapia production increased to 600 MT and # of metric tonnes of tilapia production increased within agreed timeframe 50 MT 150 MT 200 MT 200MT Import tilapia brood stock; and conduct selective breeding trials Conduct training and provide extension service to fish farmers MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 36 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $72.8M Cost: $72.8M Cost: $72.8M Cost: $72.8M production and marketing. Locally produced Pangasius (Basa) in 5% of retailers % of retailers carrying locally produced Basa by end of year 5% of retailers Promote production and facilitate the formation of marketing contracts between farmers and retailers To improve economies in rural communities Through the adoption of small scale fisheries using Oysterculture and Ornamental fish farming 3 Small scale fisheries projects # of small scale fisheries projects implemented and operational within agreed timeframe 1small-scale fisheries project 1small-scale fisheries project 1small-scale fisheries project Prepare project documents; seek funding; provide training and facilitate the implementation of approved project documents Development of the Fisheries Industry - CARICOM Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) / 9011 To support the implementatio n of the CRFM. Monitoring and management of Jamaican fisheries region 4 Statistical reports 1 Scientific report # of statistical reports and scientific report prepared and submitted to CARICOM Statistical report Statistical report Statistical report Statistical report Scientific Report Collect catch and effort data from 96 landing sites each month MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 37 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$26.7M Cost:$26.7M Cost:$26.7M Cost:$26.7M Cocoa Industry Board To increase the production of cocoa Strengthen extension services 900 tonnes # of tonnes of cocoa produced within reaping period 500 Tonne 400 tonne Providing extension service to farmers and farmer groups Increase operational efficiencies 67% profit share % profit share to farmers 67% profit share/quarter reduce operational cost and negotiate the best marketing price for final cocoa product Cocoa Industry Board (Rationalisatio n Programme) To provide efficient and effective regulatory service delivery to the Cocoa Industry Facilitate the divestment of the commercial assets of the Cocoa Industry Board Commercial assets divested % assets divested 100% Provide documents requested and facilitate buyers Facilitate the formulation of the Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (ACRA) ACRA % of integration of cocoa specialist in newly established ACRA 80% Facilitate the formulation of ACRA and smooth transition of CIB staff into the new Authority MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 38 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$40M Cost:$120M Cost:$40M Cost:$70M Export Division - Spice Development To create a globally competitive spices industry in Jamaica Guarantee markets for fresh ginger and turmeric; contract farmers; organize farmers groups and deploy technical services and financial support to individual farmers. 13,200mt of ginger 4,400 MT of turmeric Quantity of ginger and turmeric produced. 13, 200mt of ginger 4,400 MT of turmeric Soil testing Site inspection On-going Quality assurance Group formation Technical extension service Input supply At least 1,000 farmers engaged in ginger & turmeric cultivation Number of farmers involved in the industry. 1,000 farmers Technical extension service. Average participating farmer’s income of J$1.4 million Income per farmer Yield and price ratios (domestic vs major producing origins) Avg. $1.4M Purchase and process ginger and turmeric. Upgrade factory Factory upgraded MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 39 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$40M Cost:$120M Cost:$40M Cost:$70M Procure and install processing facilities. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 40 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$3.12M Cost:$3.35M Cost:$3.26M Cost:$3.2M Coffee Industry Board To grow the Local Market and increase the number of International Markets to which Coffee is sold. Engagement of Coffee Dealers in strategic meetings re: diversification and new markets; & origin tours with potential investors. Signed MOU agreements. Number of Signed Trade Mark and Foreign Importer Licences issued based on referrals. 1 Issued Trade Mark and Foreign Importer Licence based on referral Initiate at least 1 strategic meeting between the CIB/JCEA/ Coffee Dealers and stakeholders to discuss market opportunities and issues affecting the Industry Ensuring the adherence/ enhancement of select certifications, codes, standards and requirements 3 Coffee Works Licence. Approved pesticides and fungicides Number of inspections conducted to ascertain breaches in Food Safety Laws and Regulations and Environmental Standards and Regulations. Approx. 3 Inspections of Works Facilities each quarter and quarterly training sessions on use of chemicals Promote an Integrated Pests Management system and the continuous collaboration with the Coffee Leaf Rust & Coffee Berry Borer Task Force comprising members of the JCEA. 3 ISO 9001:2008 QMS; Rainforest Alliance Certification & Organic Certification and the regulatory framework for the usage of pesticides and fungicides in accordance with CIB Code of practice (COP). MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 41 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$3.12M Cost:$3.35M Cost:$3.26M Cost:$3.2M Implementation of a Farmer Registration Programme for JBM & JHM Coffee Farmers 2000 newly Registered JBM & JHM Coffee Farmers with Photo ID# Number of Registered JBM & JHM Coffee Farmers with Photo ID # Register 500 JBM Farmers @ each quarter Sensitise the farmers via posters, town crier and arrange group meetings in order to capture details required to generate Photo ID’s Coffee Industry Board Established on- going Training programmes for CIB Staff. 22 Trained Staff. # of Staff Trained each year. Train 5 CIB Staff Train 6 CIB Staff Train 5 CIB Staff Train 6 CIB Staff HR & Communications Manager identify the training needs required based on Performance Evaluation Reports and the relevant knowledge and skill sets required for the Industry and the needs of the CIB. Engage in compliance activities via the revision of the Coffee Industry Regulations Act. Database with Licensed Coffee Dealers, Special Coffee Dealers, Coffee Works, Trade Mark & Foreign Importers. Number of detected and reported cases of brand infringements. Number of brand infringements should not exceed 5% of total Licensees. Greater policing and issuance of warning letters. Also greater collaborative efforts with all stakeholders including Licensed Traders, Ambassadors and the Police to identify infringements locally and overseas. To ensure that coffee tested are in compliance with the applicable Engage in compliance activities via training, cherry inspection, roasting and Database with Coffee Dealers and results of sample testing done. % Pass Rate to be achieved by each Coffee Dealer. 80% of the Coffee Dealers achieved the Pass Rate Approx. 40 Inspections and 20 training sessions with Coffee Processors by members of the CIB Quality Assurance Team. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 42 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Design and implement Development and Business Plans for key agricultural sub-sectors Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$3.12M Cost:$3.35M Cost:$3.26M Cost:$3.2M standards and taste profile. the inspection of roasting and processing facilities prior to the sample testing stage. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 43 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote National Food and Nutrition Security & Safety in alignment with international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: Policy Development Programme To formulate /review agricultural sectoral policies, plans and programmes according to the objectives and goals of the National Agricultural Policy Engage in consultations with all relevant stakeholders to obtain views and policy prescriptions for the relevant policies, plans and programmes Animal Health and Welfare Policy (AHWP) Cabinet Submission of AHWP within agreed timeframe and format Submission of AHWP for Approval as a Green Paper Submission of AHWP for approval as a White Paper Approval of Policy as a White Paper Consult with relevant stakeholders to finalise from Cabinet Office comments policy Draft National Organic Policy Cabinet Submission of Organic Policy within agreed timeframe and format - Finalised Draft Policy Revise Policy Editing of Draft Policy Stakeholder Consultation Held Plant Health Policy and Action Plan And Food and Nutrition Security Action Plan Cabinet Approval of Strategic Action Plan for select policies within agreed time frame Plant Health Action Plan submitted to Cabinet as a Green Paper FNSAP submission to MOF Cabinet Approval of PH and FNSP action Plans PH and FNSP Action Plans Cabinet Submission for Approval as White Paper Prepare documents for submission Await MOF response Incorporate comments from MOF and Prepare Cabinet Submission for approval Seed Policy and Livestock Concept Papers Prepared in agreed timeframe and - - - Draft Concept Papers Developed for Seed and Livestock Policy MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 44 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote National Food and Nutrition Security & Safety in alignment with international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: Policy Concept Paper Carry out desk audit and stakeholder consultations MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 45 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote National Food and Nutrition Security & Safety in alignment with international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$56.5M Cost:$66.0M Cost:$66.0M Cost:$56.5M Plant Quarantine / Produce Inspection Branch (PQ/PI) Budget # 0142 To continue being the first line of defence against the entry and establishme nt of exotic pests Inspection and certification of fresh produce for import and export; conduct pest risk assessment activities. Continue collaboration in operations of the USDA- APHIS Preclearance Programme Certification of import and export crops and the issuance of import permit USDA-Aphis Preclearance Programme maintained and in compliance # of inspections conducted according to local and international guidelines USDA-Aphis Preclearance Programme maintained and in compliance with established protocols 650 650 650 700 Carry out inspection of import and export crops and carry out Pest Risk Assessment reports as requested; provide quarterly payments Canine Detection Programme Canine Detection Programme established within agreed time frame Site selection for canine kennel Kennels constructed/ signed MOU for housing canines Programme established Programme established Selection of officers to be trained as Canine Officers Officers trained Install Canine Officers at ports and establishment of canine detection unit Ongoing Establishment of a One Stop Shop facility for agro- Jamaica Import Export Centre (JIEC) One Stop Shop established in Montego Bay Staff employed for facility One Stop Shop operational MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 46 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote National Food and Nutrition Security & Safety in alignment with international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$56.5M Cost:$66.0M Cost:$66.0M Cost:$56.5M processing Request for staff to manage the facility Selection process PQ/PI Establishment of a diagnostic laboratory at the PRA Unit PRA diagnostic laboratory PRA diagnostic laboratory established and operational according established standards Laboratory established Functional laboratory Tender process for refurbishing of the building Implement a sustainable all island pest identification and surveillance program through public and private partnership Mediterranea n Fruit Fly island wide surveillance programme Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Medfly) island wide surveillance programme conducted according to required standards for two (2) consecutive years Subcommittee on National Plant Health Surveillance established Final report on the completion of the Medfly Surveillance prepared Report presented to Stakeholders Revamp the Medfly survey program. Train staff and carry out surveillance of medfly across the island Pest diagnostic reports; updated priority pest lists & updated list of quarantine pest Domestic priority agricultural pest and quarantine pest lists prepared and updated annually Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Updated local pest list and quarantine pest list Desk audits; site visits and carry out pest diagnostic test across island MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 47 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote National Food and Nutrition Security & Safety in alignment with international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$2.4M Cost:$2.4M Cost:$2.4M Cost:$2.4M Praedial Larceny Prevention Programme To strengthen the supporting network for the prevention of praedial larceny Revision of legislations dealing with praedial larceny Revised legislations and Praedial Larceny Act Praedial Larceny enacted as a felony Legislations and Praedial Larceny Act is revised and submitted to Cabinet Anti-Praedial Larceny Committee established Revised Act and legislation submitted to cabinet Praedial Larceny is enacted as a felony Stakeholder consultations Develop Public education campaign Reinforcement of multi- agency/ stakeholders approach to bolster enforcement and compliance % increase in convictions of theft Farm watches # of farm watches established and operational % increase of convictions of theft of agricultural produce 5 farm watches; crime stop revamped 8 farm watches 5% Mobilize community members, sensitize police on Praedial larceny, register and verify farmers Development and implementatio n of a National Traceability Programme for Agricultural Produce throughout the The National Animal Identification & Traceability System – Phase 1 % of select animals identified and tagged within agreed time frame 20% for cattle Conduct sensitization sessions with farms, develop and disseminate on-farm record management register and form collaborative partnerships with relevant stakeholders Spatial Mapping of crops % of Jamaican agricultural areas mapped using GIS MOU with UWI and MOAF re: GIS Technology use MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 48 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote National Food and Nutrition Security & Safety in alignment with international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$56.5M Cost:$66.0M Cost:$66.0M Cost:$56.5M value chain produced technology Formation of strategic partnerships MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 49 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote National Food and Nutrition Security & Safety in alignment with international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: Budget is taken from executing Divisions/entities of the Ministry Food Safety Modernizatio n Act Project To ensure compliance with the Food Safety Modernizatio n (FSMA) Act Provision of technical and financial assistance to farmers & exporters to meet FSMA requirements 100 Exporters and suppliers trained and facilities certified to required standard # of Exporters and suppliers trained in Good Manufacturing Practices within one year 20 40 30 10 Provide infrastructure grants to exporters and farmers to rehabilitate facilities to international standards; prepare training materials and disseminate food safety regulations information to relevant stakeholders. Provide extension services and field/site visit 5000farmers trained on FSMA requirements # of farmers attending sensitization meetings on FSMA requirements 500 farmers 1000 farmers 2000 farmers 1500 farmers Mobilize farmers and prepare training materials and venue Rehabilitate Export Complexes Rehabilitated AMC Complex AMC Complex rehabilitated within agreed timeframe and FDA/FSMA requirements Rehabilitated AMC Complex Complete reconfiguration of main warehouse and construction of worker welfare facilities 8 Upgrade export facilities # of facilities upgraded in accordance to FSMA standard 2 facilities 2 facilities 2 facilities 2 facilities Procure contractor and on-going assessment of facilities. Preparation of venue and training materials Implementati on of a Public Education Campaign FSMA Public Education Campaign Establishment of focal point information centre in food safety and production of select media Cost: $0.62M Cost:$1.2M Cost:$1.03M Cost:$0.98M Videos produced and airing on local TV Info. Centre established and operational FSMA sensitization and training of stakeholders MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 50 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote National Food and Nutrition Security & Safety in alignment with international standards Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $4.6M Cost: $4.6M Cost: $4.6M Cost: $4.6M Jamaica’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA) To ensure Jamaica’s compliance under the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture Conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources & the equitable sharing of benefits, arising out of their use PGRFA Management Authority Action Plan to PGRFA PGRFA Management Authority established and approved with agreed timeframe Approved action plan PGRFA Management Authority established Action Plan approved Identification and selection of members; review of legislations Stakeholder consultation MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 51 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Establish programmes to strengthen youth and women participation in agriculture Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $34.37M Cost: $32.84M Cost: $32.85M Cost: $31.55M Jamaica 4-H Clubs (500) To train youth in a range of skill areas and adaptable technologies. Establish alliance with youth organization and stakeholders such as CARDI, RADA, CDA, Heart, SDC, Correctional, JCDC and CASE etc. Increase in club member- ship # of new club members within agreed timeframe 700 new members 1400 new members 2100 new members 2800 new members Register new clubs and provide support service to existing clubs. 7000 Trained youth/ club members # of trained club members within agreed timeframe 10,000 club members 15,000 club members 25,000 club members 25,000 club members Plan and implement training courses. Tractor Driving and Maintenance Operations. Meal Preparation and Agricultural Skills. Equipped Home Economics Lab Continue development of 10 courses. To Create entrepreneuri al and employment opportunities especially for rural youth. Provision of grants for entrepreneurs ; training of youth in relevant skills; and establishment of model businesses 13 Training models # of training models incorporating appropriate technologies within agreed time frame 6 training models 7 training models Plan and establish models incorporating appropriate technologies for training of youths 850 persons trained # of persons trained and engaged in successful business ventures. 250 200 200 200 Design and continue to seek sponsorship for programmes and projects. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 52 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Establish programmes to strengthen youth and women participation in agriculture Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $34.37M Cost: $32.84M Cost: $32.85M Cost: $31.55M 7000 youths received agri- business/ agriculture grants # of young persons to receive grant for agricultural business endeavours 3000 2000 1000 1000 Provide animals and plant resources to young entrepreneurs and assign government lands for youths Jamaica 4-H Clubs Adaptable projects # of projects incorporating adaptability within agreed timeframe and location 2 bio-diesel projects Grey water project established at 4-H Central and Eastern Offices Plan and implement projects that will utilize the hotel industry’s wasted cooking oil for fuel Establish agro- culture project Development of Agro-Parks To Create entrepreneurial and employment opportunities especially for rural youth. Train ad assign lands for youth 60 youth trained and established in Agro- Park # of students to trained in GAPS and establishing crops in select Agro-Parks 15 15 15 15 To establish an agro culture project in Georgia Hanover. Jamaica 4-H clubs To broaden the appeal of the 4-H organization Introduction of IT in training and registration 10% of registration and training done online % of online registered and trained members 10% of registration and training to be done online MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 53 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Establish programmes to strengthen youth and women participation in agriculture Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $34.37M Cost: $32.84M Cost: $32.85M Cost: $31.55M and promote agriculture to young women and men programme Installation of new software and promotion of new format Jamaica 4-H Club At least 2 new agricultural products # of agricultural products produced and promoted within agreed time frame 2 New products Design 4-H labels that meet local and international standards Development of centre to underpin training and economic viability Refurbished and renovated 4- H Centres # of centres upgraded within agreed timeframe and location 1 centre upgraded 1 more centre upgraded 1 more centre upgraded 1 more centre upgraded Refurbish buildings and structures in Bog, Westmoreland, Salisbury Plain, St. Andrew, New Forest, Trelawney and Rose Hall, St. Catherine 4-H Multi- Purpose Cooperative 4-H Multi-Purpose Cooperative established to support peanut production within agreed time frame 4-H multipurpose cooperative established 450 M Boiler production # of boiler production at newly established 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 54 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Establish programmes to strengthen youth and women participation in agriculture Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $34.37M Cost: $32.84M Cost: $32.85M Cost: $31.55M slaughterhouse at Rose Hall. St. Catherine Provide youth with starter kits and training 150 New livestock and 70 apiary projects # of new livestock projects established and operational by year end 50 new rabbit projects; 50 new Goat projects; 5 new cattle projects; and 70 new bees projects established and operational Provide youth with starter kits and training Boiler House 25,000 capacity broiler tunnel house constructed within agreed timeframe and location I new broiler house constructed 100, 000 broiler chicks distributed Procure construction services Oversee the construction of slaughter- house Approve new structure Jamaica 4-H Club Equip all public educational institution with technologicall y driven school garden 100 New School gardens # of new school gardens (SG) established with adaptable technologies within agreed time frame 25 50 25 Conduct field days and provide extension services for gardens Greenhouses (GH) and Fish Ponds (FP) # of Greenhouses & fresh water fish ponds established with agreed timeframe and standard 3 GH and 1 FP 3 GH and 1 FP 3 GH and 1 FP 3 GH Design, develop and establish greenhouses and fish ponds as a training tool and to generate interest for young aspiring farmers Increase % increase of 10% MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 55 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Establish programmes to strengthen youth and women participation in agriculture Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $34.37M Cost: $32.84M Cost: $32.85M Cost: $31.55M Student participation student participation in Agri- shows & events Promote and invite schools to agricultural shows and events Rural Agricultural Development Authority To reduce rural-urban drift of women and youths by providing employment opportunities within rural communities Promotion of micro- enterprise development and cottage industry at the family and rural communities 6 new micro- enterprises # of agro-business micro-enterprises established and operational within agreed timeframe 6 enterprises developed Provide technical support 4 new value added products New label for Twickenha m industry products # of products and labels developed, tested and approved for consumer market 3 New labels 4 products developed Assist in development of labels and products through training and experimentation 1 Agri-Mart Facility constructed/ refurbished for product development, training and processing Facility completed MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 56 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Establish programmes to strengthen youth and women participation in agriculture Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $34.37M Cost: $32.84M Cost: $32.85M Cost: $31.55M RADA To provide women and youth in agriculture with basic production enhancing tools and facilities Provision of infrastructure and equipment and tool for agricultural and agro- processing Upgraded post- harvesting facility Post harvesting facility upgraded to facilitate packaging and storage of agricultural products within agreed timeframe Facility constructed Procure materials and construction services 10 youth trained in apiculture and 200 colonies of bees/equipm ent distributed # of youths trained in apiculture and provided with bee colonies with agreed timeframe 10 youths trained Procure and distribute equipment/tools/bees colonies Prepare all training materials Form partnership with JSIF and others agencies to secure additional funding to support protected agriculture 100 Ha specially targeted crops # of hectares and farmers establishing specially targeted crops within agreed time frame 25 Ha and farmers 25 Ha and farmers 25 Ha and farmers 25 Ha and farmers Selection of farmers, provision of equipment and tools. As well as provision of technical extension services 10 greenhouses # of greenhouses established 2 greenhouses established per quarter Identification of sites; training and procurement of relevant materials MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 57 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Establish programmes to strengthen youth and women participation in agriculture Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: $34.37M Cost: $32.84M Cost: $32.85M Cost: $31.55M RADA To facilitate improvement in the social, economic and intellectual well-being of rural families to a more sufficient level Provision of education and training within community groups and individual households 98 community groups (CG), and 1300 home visits # of community groups/individual households trained in general home economics, agro- processing, personal and social development within agreed time frame 25 CGs and 300 HHs 25 CGs and 400 HHs 25 CGs and 300 HHs 25 CGs and 300 HHs Organize and conduct consumer education forums; organize training sessions and train specific staff to transfer marketing skills to rural women MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 58 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Strengthen the capacity of the Ministry to facilitate the on-going development of the agricultural sector Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost: budgeted in each Division budget Modernisati on of the Ministry’s Entities and Divisions – Accreditation Programme To strengthen the laboratory services provided by the Ministry International Accreditation of laboratory in select Divisions ISO 17025 Laboratory Accreditation for ALMD 1. Soil Health Plant Tissue & Water Laboratory VSD 2. Residue & Biochemical Analytic Laboratory 3. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory R & D 4. Post Entry Quarantine Laboratory 5. Plant Pathology & Protection Laboratory % of Laboratory Accreditation process completed Process 85% complete for 2 VSD laboratories (Application for ISO 17025 Accreditation) Refurbish 1 R&D laboratory Laboratory Accreditation for VSD Refurbish 2 R& D laboratories ISO 17025 Compliant for VSD Process 85% complete for R & D and ALMD ISO 17025 Compliant for VSD Laboratory Accreditation for R&D and ALMD  Complete Quality Manual and create two SOPs.  Develop Conch Monitoring programme and Residue Monitoring programmes developed.  Conduct each quarter : one (1) proficiency test, One (1) internal audit ; and Quality Assurance activities/Audits Modernisatio n of the Ministry’s Entities and Divisions To improve the service delivery of the Ministry Transformati on of Divisions/Br anches into Performance based entities Two New Executive Agencies PQ/PI Division % of the transformation process completed within agreed time frame 30% - R & D and Fisheries Division is an Executive Agency in transition 100% - PQ/PI approved to become a Division On-going infrastructural and institutional changes in preparedness in becoming an executive agency; commercialization of R & D and Fisheries Services MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 59 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Strengthen the capacity of the Ministry to facilitate the on-going development of the agricultural sector. Priority Policy programme/ Project/ Initiative & Budget No. OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES OUTPUT PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ OUTPUT INDICATORS MAJOR TASKS/TARGETS/COST PER QUARTER 1st Quarter April – June 2nd Quarter July – Sept. 3rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$155.6M Cost:$155.6M Cost:$155.6M Cost:$155.6M Veterinary Services Division (VSD) Epidemiology , Food Safety And Public Health (VEPHFS) To establish and maintain a unit based on national and international standards Through science based approaches to animal diseases, food safety and public health programmes. VEPHFS unit % of the unit established and operational in accordance to required human, financial and capital resources 40% of the unit established and operational 60% of the unit established and operational 75% of the unit established and operational 90% of the unit established and operational Conduct Risk Assessments and Investigate disease reported occurrences VSD- Food Safety Infrastructu re & systems Programme Establishment of a National Identification and Traceability System Animal (Cattle) Identificat ion and Traceabili ty System # of animals tagged within agreed timeframe 500 animals tagged 1500 animals tagged 2000 animals tagged Preparation of instruction manuals for Field Staff Procurement of tags and tagging equipment. Procurement of cattle passports. Registration of cattle farms and tagging of cattle Issue cattle passports PR and training programm e for the AIT project AIT Unit established Equip AIT unit and parish offices with furniture, IT equipment and internet access and secretary. On-going PR and training activities for the AIT project MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 60 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Strengthen the capacity of the Ministry to facilitate the on-going development of the agricultural sector. Priority Policy programme/ Project/ Initiative & Budget No. OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES OUTPUT PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ OUTPUT INDICATORS MAJOR TASKS/TARGETS/COST PER QUARTER 1st Quarter April – June 2nd Quarter July – Sept. 3rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$155.6M Cost:$155.6M Cost:$155.6M Cost:$155.6M Legislatio n for tagging system Finalization of requisite legislation Implementation of requisite legislation Stakeholder consultations Stakeholder consultations Stakeholder consultations Stakeholder consultations VSD - Artificial Insemination To enhance livestock (breed) Development and increase productivity Development and implementatio n of national Animal Fertility/Artifi cial Insemination Programmes Semen Bank Establishe d for cattle and small ruminants Animals inseminat ed. Type of Animals inseminated and type of semen bank established Cattle Semen bank established. Animals inseminated Small Ruminant Semen bank established. Animals inseminated Animals inseminated Animals inseminated Stud animals kept healthy and tested for diseases. Semen collected and stored using liquid nitrogen VSD - Disease Control To safeguard animal and public health and ensure the safety of food of animal origin To control infestation of the New World Screwworm (Cochliomyia hominovorax) Suppression of screwworm infestations. Asuntol powder distribution and field Surveillance MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 61 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Strengthen the capacity of the Ministry to facilitate the on-going development of the agricultural sector. Priority Policy programme/ Project/ Initiative & Budget No. OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES OUTPUT PERFORMANCE MEASURES/OUTPUT INDICATORS MAJOR TASKS/TARGETS/COST PER QUARTER 1st Quarter April – June 2nd Quarter July – Sept. 3rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$78M Cost:$73.4M Cost:$76.6M Cost:$69M Facilities & Property Management Division To increase the service standard of the Ministry Provision of efficient and timely support service to internal stakeholders Operational Manual for Facilities & Property Management % of Operations adhered to in accordance with approved operational manual within agreed timeframe 10% - Operational Manual ratified 30% - Pilot testing 60% 100% Operational Manual accepted and signed Sensitize staff Dissemination of operational plan to relevant stakeholders % E-Flow system implemented in the Works Procurement Process within agreed timeframe 10% 30% 60% 100% Develop proposal in collaboration with ICT Create software Pilot testing & assessment Implement approved E- Flow System FAR report Facilities Assessment Reports conducted for each infrastructure by second quarter FAR report Site visits and assessment of infrastructure Report produced and disseminated Major Task: Oversee infrastructural work relating to post and pre harvest facilities MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 62 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Strengthen the capacity of the Ministry to facilitate the on-going development of the agricultural sector Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES OUTPUT PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ OUTPUT INDICATORS MAJOR TASKS/TARGETS/COST PER QUARTER 1st Quarter April – June 2nd Quarter July – Sept. 3rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:J$3.55M Cost:J$3.55M Cost:J$3.55M Cost:J$3.55M Project Management and Coordination (113 – 01/2204) To identify projects that will yield optimum, social and economic benefits through unilateral, bilateral and multilateral agricultural projects in the Ministry Collaborate with external agencies to determine how their portfolio coincides with the country’s strategy with a view to identify new project which can benefit the agricultural sector. Country strategic paper, strategy policy frame work document reviewed. Strategic consultations with allied agencies facilitated. # of agricultural projects identified that coincide with strategic priorities of the Country and external funders 1 project proposal Review country strategic paper and strategy policy framework participate in consultations with allied agencies To ensure successful implementation all ongoing Capital ‘B’ projects and major Capital ‘A’ projects Monitor projects’ to ensure that implementation procedures are in accordance with project agreement, funding arrangements and Annual Work Plans. Site visit reports; quarterly performance and expenditure report; monitoring and evaluation reports Projects implemented within agreed timelines, targets and approved variations. Quarterly performance and expenditure report Host quarterly project review meetings; analyse project performance with approved work plan and budget; conduct project site visits; support start-up and closing down of projects; provide technical advice at project steering/coordinating meetings; and revision of project work plans; Accounting and administrative support MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 63 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Strengthen the capacity of the Ministry to facilitate the on-going development of the agricultural sector Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES OUTPUT PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ OUTPUT INDICATORS MAJOR TASKS/TARGETS/COST PER QUARTER 1st Quarter April – June 2nd Quarter July – Sept. 3rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Rationalization of Commodity Boards and Export Division Rationalization of selected agricultural commodity boards (coffee, cocoa, coconut) and the export division of the ministry of agriculture and fisheries Consultations with relevant stakeholders; review and reconciling of the legal framework governing these boards ACRA One regulator board governing agricultural commodities legal framework approved ACRA established On-going consultations MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 64 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Establish sustainable policy and planning frameworks to protect and develop suitable agricultural lands & fisheries resources Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Policy Development Programme To formulate policies, plans and programmes to protect agricultural lands and fisheries resources Engage in consultations with all relevant stakeholders to obtain views and policy prescriptions Agricultural Land Utilisation Policy (ALUP) Cabinet Submission of ALUP within agreed timeframe and format Cost:$4.1M Cost:$4.1M Cost:$4.1M Cost:$4.1M Submission of ALUP for Approval as a Green Paper Approval of ALUP as a White Paper by Cabinet Submission of Ministry Paper to the Houses of Parliament for Tabling Incorporation of comments received from Cabinet Office Fisheries Policy Policy drafted within agreed timeframe and format - 1st Draft Policy Final draft Policy Cabinet approval of Fisheries Policy as a Green Paper Stakeholder Consultation Prepare Draft Cabinet Submission Incorporation of cabinet recommendations Agricultural Land Management Division Assessment and monitoring of land-use change land- use & soil databases Land-use & soil databases revised and updated for at least two parishes Cost: $21.3M Cost: $21.3M Cost: $21.3M Cost: $21.3M Identification of the two priority areas Updated land-use and soil database Site visit and assessment of current databases Train staff in soil description and fieldwork; field visits; collect, verify and analyze collected data Development of action plan for ALUP ALUP action plan Draft Action Plan completed and ready for submission to Cabinet Draft Action Plan Consult with relevant stakeholder and review approved ALUP MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 65 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Establish sustainable policy and planning frameworks to protect and develop suitable agricultural lands & fisheries resources Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. To improve the soil health status of agricultural lands Implementation of programmes geared towards soil health assessment and monitoring of soil fertility Soil health & nutrient status reports # of reports submitted on health & nutrient status of select sites in accordance to priority crops Site selections including identification of priority areas On-going site visits; Sample collection and prepare lab analyst report MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 66 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote good agricultural practices that support sustainable development and impact (environmental, climate, and topographical) management aimed at enhancing adaptive capacity towards sustainable use of natural resources Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$32.2M Cost :$59.6M Cost: $38.7M Cost: $46M Enhancing the Resilience of the Agricultura l Sector and Coastal Areas to Improve Livelihoods and Increase Food Security (GOJ/Adaptati on Fund) 9399 To improve the irrigation water supply infrastructure in identified communities Construction of small water catchment structures and distribution systems Micro-Dam % of the construction process to establish a Micro-dam according to agreed specification and location 5% (civil engineer contract awarded) 10% (Approved Designs of Micro-dam) 15% (contractor awarded) 60% of Micro-Dam Constructed Prepare procurement document Approve designs Prepare procurement document Oversee the construction of micro- dam Rainwater Harvesting Systems (RHS) using roof catchments & tanks (RCT) or ponds # of rainwater systems installed using select catchments as per specification and in select locations 10 RCT 4 ponds 10 RCT 3 ponds 10 RCT 4 ponds 3 ponds Design , procure and install rainwater harvesting system using ponds/ tanks 60 small scale irrigation systems # of small scale irrigation system established and operational in selected locations 15 15 15 15 Procure and install drip irrigation system 7 irrigation and # of irrigation and production schemes 2 5 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 67 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote good agricultural practices that support sustainable development and impact (environmental, climate, and topographical) management aimed at enhancing adaptive capacity towards sustainable use of natural resources Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$32.2M Cost :$59.6M Cost: $38.7M Cost: $46M production schemes established and operational in select communities Identify sites and farmers groups; oversee the installation of water catchments using ponds/reservoir/entombed springs GOJ/ Adaptation Fund Establishment of Water User Groups (WUG) 7 WUGs # of WUGs established and operational 3 WUGs 4 WUGs Mobilize farmers groups ; conduct group dynamics training and formalise groups into WUGs To promote climate smart agriculture in select communities Provision of grants to implement GAPS and climate smart agriculture 200 production & productivity (PP) grants # of PP grants distributed to farmers in select communities as per established grant procedures 50 50 50 50 Mobilise contractors and monitor civil works; Conduct stakeholder consultations and group dynamics training; process applications and implement production and productivity schemes Newly established land husbandry infrastructures # of Land husbandry infrastructure (LHI) grant approved and disbursed in Northern Clarendon in accordance with established grant procedures 50 50 50 50 Engage stakeholders and process applications for land husbandry infrastructure grants MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 68 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Promote good agricultural practices that support sustainable development and impact (environmental, climate, and topographical) management aimed at enhancing adaptive capacity towards sustainable use of natural resources Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$32.2M Cost :$59.6M Cost: $38.7M Cost: $46M Establishment of demo plots 4 demonstration plots # of demonstration plot established and use for training GAPs 1 1 1 1 Procure input; install land husbandry infrastructure and conduct on-site field training exercise with farmers Establish Climate smart Farmer Field schools; workshops and field days 4 Climate smart field schools (CS); trained farmers and extension officers # of climate smart schools established ; farmers and extension officers trained using FFS methodology 4 CS; 30 officers; 100 framers 100 framers 100 framers 100 framers conduct workshops and training session on demonstration plots and farm holdings MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 69 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Strengthen agricultural marketing framework (structures, services, policies, linkage, standards, regional and international trade) Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$21.4M Cost:$20.3M Cost:$19.9M Cost:$19.4M Agricultural Marketing Information Division (AMID) To develop and implement strong and effective marketing information systems Establishmen t of comprehensiv e production and marketing databases and studies that are accessible, user friendly and constantly updated Databases, reports, data collection and reporting systems and trained data collectors. Databases up-to- date in accordance with agreed timeframe and accessible to all relevant stakeholders Weekly updates to Jamaica Agricultural Marketing Information System (JAMIS) website At least 95% of databases updated and maintained and corresponding reports published and disseminated Market Report/ studies Market analysis on select products submitted and disseminated to relevant stakeholders. Market Reports/Studies on select products disseminated as required in support of Ministry’s Priorities and Programmes Collaborate with industry interests in the provision of data and advice to assist in more effective meeting of market demand, including scheduling and storage. Support the expansion and strengthening of production and marketing organizations to supply market demand Marketing distribution and communicatio n networks # of new markets/ linkages identified and developed 2 Prepare specific marketing reports and analyses; design marketing proposal, carry out stakeholder consultations and distribute among marketing extension services, other value chain players and policy-makers MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 70 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Strengthen agricultural marketing framework (structures, services, policies, linkage, standards, regional and international trade) Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/ Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Cost:$21.4M Cost:$20.3M Cost:$19.9M Cost:$19.4M AMID To implement a system to enhance the capacity of the Ministry to effectively and independentl y measure the effectiveness of and impacts of the Ministry projects and programmes Carry out impartial and objective evaluations of agricultural programmes and projects Ex-ante, interim and ex-post evaluation and surveys Monitoring reports % of the Ministry’s Programme and Projects in which a survey/report/ studies conducted within agreed time frame At least 25% Promote and carry out surveys as requested MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2014 – 2015 March 18, 2014 71 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE Strengthen agricultural marketing framework (structures, services, policies, linkage, standards, regional and international trade) Priority Policy/ Programme/ Project Initiative & Budget No. Objectives Strategies Outputs Performance Measures/Output Indicators Major Tasks, Targets, and Cost by Quarter 1 st Quarter April – June 2 nd Quarter July – Sept. 3 rd Quarter Oct. – Dec. 4 th Quarter Jan. – Mar. Budget incorporated in Policy Development Programme International trade To strengthen the local agricultural sector in international and regional trade environment Coordination of all stakeholders in preparation of Jamaica’s position regarding international trade as well as analysis of possible impacts to the sector regarding Jamaica’s signatories on trade agreements CARICOM/Canada Agreement CARICOM/Canada Agreement approved and validated by all local stakeholders CARICOM/ Canada Agreement Key sub- sector Plans Stakeholder consultations and collaborate to develop plans on select liberalize products in response to the Agreement