Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources

2015/16 Plans

PS & ES Retreat, 5-7th Jan 2015

OutlineOutline

Agriculture Sector Mission

Coordination Process with Districts on Delivery of EDPRS 2

Sector Issues/Challenges

Status of Presidential Pledges and way forward

Priorities for 2015/16 related to Districts

Assessment of District Plans

Sector targets for the remaining years of EDPRS2

Disaggregated targets for Districts

Way-forward

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Sector Mission

Transformation & modernization of agriculture and animal resources to ensure food security

and to contribute to the national economy

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Coordination Processes with Districts on Delivery of EDPRS 2

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Organized PSTA III Local Government Consultations (Feb, 2013). PSTA III is linked to EDPRS II and DDPs. Organized National Local Government and Central Government planning consultations (October, 2013). It happens every FY and coordinated by LODA . Provincial planning consultations (Every FY and coordinated through LODA)Participation in the preparation of Imihigo (Every FY and coordinated through LODA ). RAB zones for follow up and close collaboration with Districts (Seasonal preparations vs Extension services ).

Sector Issues

Low inputs use vs. productivity potential

Limited access to finance Lack of professionalization of

farmers across the value chain Postharvest handling, storage,

drying, processing and marketing

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Sector Issues: Irrigation

High cost of development of hillside irrigation due to :- Most of equipments and spares parts are imported- Lack of local companies specialized in irrigation domain- Most of available lands are not generally flat which has implication on

pumping cost High cost of operation and maintenance of hillside irrigation

schemes by farmers due to : - High cost of electricity for pumping;- Lack of irrigation culture within communities and poor water use efficiency;- Undeveloped and inefficient marketing chain, - Unclear involvement of the local authorities in the management of

irrigation schemes, Land distribution and land tenure

- Hillside irrigation schemes are developed on private land- Highly fragmented private ownership of the land which hampers

consolidation- Cost of Resettlement/expropriation is relatively high

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Status of Presidential Pledges

Liming in south-western highlands: domestic funded project to start next Fiscal Year

Special agriculture programme for the following Districts:

Nyaruguru (increase agriculture and livestock productivity)

Nyamagabe (increase agriculture and livestock productivity)

Ngororero (increase agriculture and livestock productivity)

Gakenke (increase agriculture and livestock productivity and

promotion of export crops, especially coffee )

Feeder roads programme to cover all districts, starting with

Rubavu, Ngororero, Rulindo, Bugesera, Ngoma, Muhanga

and Huye 7

Status of Presidential Pledges: Lime Subsidy

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The pledge was made in February 2013 on request by Nyaruguru farmers and leaders

A pilot phase of lime supply to 6 Sectors of Nyaruguru District was done in season 2013B (1000 MT of lime supplied to farmers on 400 ha)

A 3-year project proposal was submitted to MINECOFIN to achieve the following: Support liming of 30,000 ha in 10 Districts (FY14/15-16/17) in three

phases Government contribution is 3.2 billion (50% subsidy) Potential project impact: productivity increase by 4 to 5-fold for Irish

Potato, 3 to 4-fold for wheat when combined with manure & mineral fertilizers

Project partners: Districts, cooperatives, lime miners & agro-dealers, NGos, Projects, etc.

Plan to support 4000 ha in season B2015 if funds available Total area covered by acidic soils in 10 Districts is about 213,446ha,

which requires about 1,275,848 tons of lime (there is enough lime deposits in the country)

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Sector Priorities for 2015-2016

Irrigation: continued infrastructure development & efficient management of existing schemes

Inputs use to increase agriculture productivity (seeds, fertilizers, manure and lime)

Land husbandry (radical and progressive terraces) Mechanisation of farm operations Enhanced research and proximity extension services Postharvest and output marketing for both crop and livestock

produces Livestock development including: dairy and meat value

chains, animal nutrition, poultry and fisheries intensification, Girinka, and small animals development

National Leadership Retreat 2013: EDPRS 2: Strategies to deliver 11.5% economic growth

Assessment of Districts SAP FY15/16

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EASTERN PROVINCE NORTHERN PROVINCE

Bugesera: * There are no similarities with Agri. Indicators that we have (Ex: Land use consolidation by crop , Twigire Muhinzi, use of improved seed and fertilizer not captured, progressive terrace 300 ha instead of 3,300 ha)* Poor design of indicator Ex: AI and animal vaccination) * Indicator on major crop productivity , One cup of milk and on fish production not captured Gatsibo : * There is no similarities with Agri. Indicators that we have (Ex Animal vaccination , targets for land use consolidation, Twigire Muhinzi, Not captured use of improved seed and fertilizer )Kayonza: Honey production not captured (130 MT).Other indicators well captured. Targeted 350MT of fertilizer instead of 772 MT

Kirehe: * AI target not well captured (3000 instead of 11,498) honey production (210MT) land use consolidation not well captured (20,000 Ha instead of 29,714 Ha and other crops. Fertilizer indicator OK.Ngoma:* There are no similarities with Agri. Indicators that we have (Ex Animal vaccination, targets for land use consolidation, Twigire Muhinzi , use of improved seed and fertilizer)* Indicator on one cup of milk not captured. Fertilizer not captured as MT but % of HH using fertilizers.Rwamagana: * Honey production not captured (130 MT)Other indicators well captured. Fertilizer indicator not captured as % HH instead of MT.Nyagatare :Target of land use consolidation, AI, animal vaccination under estimated, targets on use of improved seed. Fertilizer not captured as MT, but as % HH using fertilizers on maize and rice

Burera: *Target on land use consolidation by crop not captured.* Radical and progressive terraces under estimated. * Fertilizer indicator Ok.* No target on the use of improved seed and fish production * Target for animal vaccination ( Rabbies for dogs and LSD , BQ for Cows) to be separated Gakenke:* Construction of 15 Veterinary pharmacies (RAB not aware of this activities ) who will support it? District or private?*Radical terraces under estimated. * Indicator on one cup of milk not captured. Fertilizer indicator OKGicumbi: * * There is no similarities with Agri. Indicators that we have (indicator like: field visit or study tour, attendance list are not adapted). Fertilizer indicator OK.

Musanze:* Use of improved seed , Crop yield and honey production under estimated. *Other indicators well captured

Rulindo:* Fertilizer indicator Ok. * Use of improved seed , crop yield and honey production not captured * Other indicators well captured

National Leadership Retreat 2013: EDPRS 2: Strategies to deliver 11.5% economic growth

Assessment of Districts SAP FY15/16…..

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WESTERN PROVINCE SOUTHERN PROVINCE

Karongi: * AI target under estimated* Fish production not captured * Indicator on one cup of milk not captured.•Fertilizer indicator in MT, committe an increase of 149%•* Other indicator well captures Nyamasheke:* Animal vaccination target by disease not well captured * Fertilizer indicator is below even baseline.*use of improved seed , target on crop yield not captured * Other indicator well captures including one cupNgororero: * Crop yield , use of improved seed and Twigire muhinzi not well captured. Fertilizer well captured.* Animal vaccination target by disease not well captured * Other indicator well captures including one cup

Nyabihu:* Crop yield , use of improved seed, Twigire muhinzi at cell level and Honey production , Operationalization of Mukamira Dairy not well captured. * Other indicator well captures Rubavu:* Use of improved seed , target on crop yield and Twigire muhinzi not captured. Fertilizer indicator not captured as MT, but as % HH using fertilizers. *Other indicator well captures Rusizi: * Crop yield , use of improved seed , fertilizer , Land use consolidation by crop and Twigire muhinzi not well captured * AI targets , Animal vaccination , Rusizi Dairy, Honey production and Fish production not captured Rutsiro :* Target on Maize land use consolidation under estimated * Crop yield , use of improved seed, Land use consolidation by crop and Twigire muhinzi not captured. Fertilizer indicator to MT instead of Kg. *Animal vaccination target , AI Calves not well captured

Huye: * Twigire muhinzi and one cup of milk not captured * Other indicator well captured Muhanga:* Very bad (all indicator and target in % not well designed) * There is no similarities with Agri. Indicators that we have Nyamagabe: No attachment of SAP 15/16Nyanza: Target on land use consolidation CASSAVA under estimated (10,000 Ha Instead of 12,500 Ha) * Crop yield , use of improved seed and Twigire muhinzi not well captured * Animal vaccination target by disease, AI Calves , Honey production and one cup of milk not well captured * Fertilizer indicated well captured.Gisagara:Fertilizer indicator under target.

Ruhango * AI Target under estimated ( 3,345 cows Instead of 15,748.cows * Animal vaccination target by type of diseases. Honey production and AI Calves not well captured * Crop yield , use of improved seed , fertilizer and Twigire muhinzi not captured * Target on land use consolidation and terraces not captured * There is no similarities with Agri. Indicators that we have Nyaruguru:* Radical terraces overestimated 550 Ha instead of 442 Ha* Progressive terraces under estimated ( 110 Ha instead of 534 Ha) *Animal vaccination target by type of diseases. Honey production and AI Calves not Crop yield , use of improved seed , fertilizer and Twigire muhinzi , Target on land use consolidation not captured Kamonyi:* There is no similarities with Agri. Indicators that we have except AI and vaccination of LSD

National Leadership Retreat 2013: EDPRS 2: Strategies to deliver 11.5% economic growth

Assessment of Districts SAP FY15/16…..

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City of Kigali Gasabo :

No agri indicator considered expect : Radical terrace , Girinka , AI , Animal vaccination without mentioning the

type of diseases, training of farmers and support farmers cooperatives (without mentioning which kind of support )

Kicukiro :

No clear agri. indicator considered expect AI and terracing estimated in %

Nyarugenge :No agric. indicator considered expect : Radical terraces valorized (under estimated : 50 Ha instead of 65 Ha),

Girinka (under estimated 203 instead of 422), AI , Animal vaccination without mentioning the type of diseases, construction of green houses.

National Leadership Retreat 2013: EDPRS 2: Strategies to deliver 11.5% economic growth

Assessment of Districts SAP FY15/16: export crops

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WESTERN PROVINCE

EASTERN PROVINCE

NORTHERN PROVINCE

SOUTHERN PROVINCE

• Karongi: Targets were well captured

• Nyamasheke: captured only targets on expansion (ha)

• Ngororero: No targets on volumes, has targets on expansion that do not appear in NAEB Priorities

• Nyabihu: Pyrethrum targets well captured but, expansion of coffee which are not in NAEB priorities

• Rubavu: Did not capture target on export crops

• Rusizi: Mismatch in targets on export crops

• Rutsiro : Target on Volumes not captured

• Rwamagana: captured target on expansion but not on volumes not Gishali

• Gatsibo: only captured targets on expansion

• Ngoma: Captured target on expansion

• Kirehe: captured targets on expansion not on volumes

• Kayonza: planned to expand acreage only

• Nyagatare: Prioritized acreage expansion on horticulture

• Bugesera: Planned rehabilitation

• Burera: Expansion of pyrethrum not well captured and volumes not included

• Gakenke: well captured and added targets on essential oils

• Gicumbi: almost all targets captured

• Musanze: target on horticulture, stavia and pyrethrum not well captured especially volumes and acreage

• Rulindo: Agri-export Priorities are well captured in district priorities

• Huye: Targets captured only for acreage

• Muhanga: Only have targets on rehabilitation of coffee

• Nyamagabe: No target on export crops

• Nyanza: Only target on acreage of fruits

• Ruhango: No target on export crops

• Nyaruguru: Only target for coffee and tea acreage, no tea volumes

• Kamonyi: No target on export crops

National Leadership Retreat 2013: EDPRS 2: Strategies to deliver 11.5% economic growth

Key productivity targets for priority crops with close coordination of districts FY 2015/2016

Targets (Yielding (MT/Ha) on consolidated sites

Maize: 4.8

Wheat: 3.5

Rice: 6

I. Potatoes: 23

Soybeans: 2.0

Beans (Bush 1.8 and climbing 3.5)

Cassava: 23

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Activities to deliver the targets

1. Ensure timely supply of inputs (Seed and fertilizer to all farmers in 16A, B and C

2. Mobilize farmers for season preparation to ensure access to inputs, finance and insurance, validation of Agri. season plan, build capacity of extension agents, train farmers on good agriculture practices,

3. Monitor season implementation (Particularly the distribution and use of agri. Inputs + LUC )

Inputs - seeds distribution and fertilizer reforms How are seasons planned- are there any gaps in

coordination across all the key stakeholders?

A. Setting of targets for CIP- MINAGRI compares previous seasons fertilizer /seeds distribution

and use per district as the basis for establishing targets. In this case (2014A,B/C) were used as baseline;

- The targets are communicated to districts for inclusion into their implementation plans;

- The targets are validated with districts and are incorporated in annual performance contracts (Imihigo);

B. Season Planning- Season Planning meetings with CIP stakeholders (MINAGRI,

MINALOC, Districts)- Input access and use road map implementation meetings at district

level (Mayor, V/Mayor FED, SE, AGRONOMES, importers and agro dealers)

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Inputs - seeds distribution and fertilizer reforms…

Lessons learned and next steps- Agreed targets often do not feature in Imihigo- Input access and use road map sometimes not implemented:

limited mobilization and communication of input reforms to farmers, e.g., - use of subsidized fertilizers on 7 crops from the previous 4;- Inadequate mobilization of farmers into TWIGIRE and referral with

required farmer lists to agro dealers to purchase inputs.

- There is no a joint review of Imihigo before they are signed.- Period reporting of progress on implementation of activities agreed

in plans

New Fertilizer reforms- MINAGRI promote diverse fertilizer products to address nutrient

deficiencies found in a recent soil survey;- Demonstrations of new fertilizers shall be conducted country wide,

coordinated by RAB. Districts shall monitor and report on progress of trials

- Fertilizer subsidies shall extend to more crops (to be confirmed) 16

Export crop: Productivity improvement

Product Key Challenge / Constraint

Opportunity for Unlocking Export Growth – show evidence

Proposed Intervention Targeted

productivity

2015/2016

Tea Low productivity ( 6.153 tones /ha)

Increase productivity per ha (7000 kgs /ha)

1. Application of mineral fertilizers 2. Improve production practices through

FFS 3. Professionalize tea pluckers and

improving tea plucking4. Improving basic infrastructure (feeder

roads)

7000 Kgs /ha

Coffee Low productivity ( 2.2 kgs/tree )

Increase productivity per tree (2.7 kgs by 2015 and 2.8 kgs/tree by 2016)(assumption: 20 Million tree yield 2.7kg/tree, the 50 m trees yield 2.2 kg/tree)

1. Apply 3500 MT of Mineral fertilizers And 10,000 of organic

2. Improve coffee husbandry practices to benefit 20,000 through FFS

3. Manage Pests and diseases in 80 % of infested farms

2.7 kg of cherries / tree

Pyrethrum

Low productivity 250kgs of dried flowers to 375 kgs in 2015 and 563 in 2016

1. Initiate the use of fertilizers in pyrethrum

2. Multiply seeds and distribute seeds

3. Distribution of seeds to cover 3000 ha

4. Establish 500 modern home nurseries

5. Train farmers and nursery managers6. Rehabilitate 6 of existing dryers

375 kgs of dried flowers/ ha

Sector Targets for the Remaining years of EDPRS 2

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EDPRS II Outcome

Indicators Baseline 2013/14 t

FY 2015-2016 FY 2016-2017 FY 2017-2018

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Increased productivity and sustainability of agriculture

Area under irrigation

(Marshland & Hillside)

31,812.3 ha (Marshland-

2,284 Ha developed &

Hillside-1,732 Ha developed)

Marshland: 2,750 ha

Hillside:1,200 ha

FOUNDATIONAL AND CROSSCUTTING ISSUES

Enhanced food security and nutrition

Maize and beans stored as a strategic food reserve

Current stock at 9,429.3 MT,

including 7,518.085 MT of

maize and 1,911.28 MT of

beans

10,000 MT of maize and 5,000 MT of beans purchased as National

Food Reserves

2015/16 Disaggregated Targets for Districts

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See Annex in Excel Sheet

Way forward1. Agriculture and Livestock productivity

Mobilization for input use (seeds, fertilizers and mechanization)

Prioritize Twigire extension model

2. Export

Give importance to export commodities

Recruit export officers as found in the new district structure

Mobilize farmers to plant export crops

Enhance the productivity of export crops through better crop management

Support some of the big project like the tea expansion program

Maintenance of existing plantations

Identification on time area for plantations

Earmark land for commercial fruits development and fruits consolidation

Earmark land for commercial production of vegetables and vegetable consolidation 20

Way forward...

3. PHH&S infrastructures Education and change of farmers – it needs more efforts from

District Agronomist to build strong and sustainable farmer’s cooperatives,

Delay at District level to tendering drying grounds

4. Irrigation Create a national irrigation development fund/portfolio Increase national target for SSIT development (from 2000Ha to

5000Ha) Operationalize contract farming models Preparation of irrigation transfer agreement with Districts

5. Earmarked transfer

LODA should respect the guidelines as given by MINAGRI

Districts should report regularly on the use of earmarked transfers 21

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