Conference Agrarian Transformation, Land Reform & Sustainable Agriculture Development. 4-6 May 2011 at Edward Protea Hotel

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1 Economic Emancipation through Agriculture Researched and Organised By HTI- Solutions HTI- SOLUTIONS ONLY R7 999 Agrarian Transformation, Land Reform & Sustainable Agriculture 4-6 May 2011 at Edward Protea Hotel About the Conference Harvard Training Institute is delighted to present this year s Agrarian Transformation, Land Reform & Sustainable Agriculture Conference, this event is a must attend for the individual looking to ensure agricultural success in our country. Free Notebook Laptop The conference will tackle key issues on land reform and agrarian transformation so as to ensure that agriculture thrives in our nation. The event will draw on the expertise of erudite presenters from the different spheres of government, NGOs, private sector role players, as well as academia. What s in the Program? The Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) The role of the Provincial legislature in Agriculture & Rural Financing Models for SMME farmers in rural South Africa Dynamics of communal farming & options for improving livestock production The role of Fresh Produce Markets in Endorsements Supporting Emerging Farmers South Africa s land challenge Farmer Support & Who should attend? National, provincial, district & local government officials dealing with agriculture and land use Mayors Municipal Managers Councillors LED officials IDP officials Legislature officials Traditional leaders Project &/Programme Managers Banking officials Parastatals NGO`s Researchers and / Academics Terranova Marketing Media Partner Services SETA Harvard Training Institute has been provisionally registered with the SERVICES SETA as a Training provider

2 Agrarian Transformation, Land Reform & Sustainable Agriculture Dear Delegate We are delighted to invite you to the Agrarian Transformation, Land Reform & Sustainable Agriculture in Durban from the 4th - 6th of May Today, South Africa is not only self-sufficient in virtually all major agricultural products, but is also a net food exporter. Farming remains vitally important to the economy and development of the southern African region. Delegates will hear cutting edge presentations from relevant officials from the different tiers of government, NGOs, private sector role players, as well as academia. The venue for this summit is ideally located next to the Indian Ocean beach front, with its beautiful surroundings, good scenery and good weather, the Edward Protea Hotel promises a professional but relaxed atmosphere. We are grateful for the support of our partners for their endorsement of this summit. We encourage you to attend this conference, and look forward to welcoming you at the Agrarian Transformation, Land Reform & Sustainable Agriculture. Crucial Updates & Cutting Edge Presentations: IN THE CHAIR & RAPPOTUER Goodwill Magwaza, Manager: Organisation &, HTI-Solutions KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Hon. Hazel Jenkins, Premier, Office of the Premier, Northern Cape Hon. R.T.Mthembu,Portfolio Chairperson: Agriculture & Rural, KwaZulu- Natal Legislature Dr. Limakatso Moorosi, Head of Department, Department of Agriculture, Free State Patrick Mphahlele, Chief Operations Officer, Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market SPEAKER FACULTY E.Z. Silangwe, Director: Intergovernmental & Stakeholder Relations, National Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry Dr. P.K. Chauke, Head of Department: Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness, University of Venda T.D. Mahori, Senior Manager: Redistribution & Land Management Systems, Department of Agriculture, Limpopo Gaylard Nolusu, Land Reform Officer, Transkei Land Service Organisation (TRALSO) Milton Taka, Senior Lecturer, Midrand University; Chair: Midrand Graduate Institute for Research; Chairman, Spectrium (Pty) Ltd Wiseman Goqwana, Senior Manager: Technical Research, Department of Agriculture & Rural, Eastern Cape REPRESENTATIVE FROM NYDA Richard Magudulela, Manager: Farmer, Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) Dr. Lloyd Baiyegunhi, Lecturer: Agricultural Economics, School of Agricultural Science and Agribusiness, University of KwaZulu-Natal Sizane Ngubane, Director, Rural Women s Movement Kgabo Masehela, Divisional Manager: Research Unit, Limpopo Legislature Nkoana Maloka, Regional Executive Manager, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality I look forward to seeing you at the event. Nkululeko Molaba Director: Research and Projects, Tel. No ,

3 Agrarian Transformation, Land Reform & Sustainable Agriculture DAY Hrs Opening Commentary: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Agricultural Dr. Lloyd Baiyegunhi, Lecturer: Agricultural Economics, School of Agricultural Science and Agribusiness, University of KwaZulu-Natal 1000Hrs Key Note Address: The Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) The aim of this programme is to provide post settlement support to the targeted beneficiaries of land reform and to other producers who have acquired land through private means and are, for example, engaged in value-adding enterprises domestically or involved in export. Dr. Limakatso Moorosi, Head of Department, Department of Agriculture, Free State Or T.D. Mahori, Senior Manager: Redistribution & Land Management Systems, Department of Agriculture, Limpopo 1100Hrs Tea Break 1115Hrs Key Note Address: The role of the Provincial legislature in Agriculture & Rural Hon. R.T.Mthembu,Portfolio Chairperson: Agriculture & Rural, KwaZulu-Natal Legislature 1200Hrs South Africa s land challenge Restitution? Willing buyer, willing seller? Expropriation? Recommendations Gaylard Nolusu, Land Reform Officer, Transkei Land Service Organisation (TRALSO) 1300Hrs Networking Lunch 1400Hrs Dynamics of communal farming & options for improving livestock production Wiseman Goqwana, Senior Manager: Technical Research, Department of Agriculture & Rural, Eastern Cape 1500Hrs Farmer Support & The FSD programme provides extension, support and facilitation of training to farmers, with special emphasis on developing of emerging farmers, implementation of land reform programmes and agricultural rural development projects. Richard Magudulela, Manager: Farmer, Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) 1600Hrs Plenary Session: Helping or Hindering? Traditional Councils and Service Delivery in rural Africa Commission A: Service delivery in traditional areas Commission B: What is the statutory role of traditional authorities? Commission C: Where are the key blockages in service delivery? Commission D: What openings are there for participation in IDPs? Plenary Chair: Dr. P.K. Chauke, Head of Department: Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness, University of Venda 1700Hrs End of Day 1 DAY Hrs Intergovernmental cooperation in the agriculture and environment sectors to champion & support agrarian transformation E.Z. Silangwe, Director: Intergovernmental & Stakeholder Relations, National Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry 1000Hrs Key Note Case Study: The Comprehensive Rural Programme (CRDP) The CRDP is aimed at being an effective response against poverty and food insecurity by maximizing the use and management of natural resources to create vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities. A CRDP must improve the standards of living and welfare but also rectify past injustices through rights based interventions and address skewed patterns of distribution and ownership of wealth and assets. The strategic objective of the CRDP is therefore to facilitate integrated development and social cohesion through participatory approaches in partnership with all sectors of society. Hon. Hazel Jenkins, Premier, Office of the Premier, Northern Cape 1100Hrs Tea Coffee

4 Agrarian Transformation, Land Reform & Sustainable Agriculture 1115Hrs Discussion Session: The significance of cooperatives in agriculture Session Chair: Dr. P.K. Chauke, Head of Department: Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness, University of Venda 1200Hrs Financing Models for SMME farmers in rural South Africa Dr. P.K. Chauke, Head of Department: Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness, University of Venda 1300Hrs Networking Lunch 1400Hrs Key Note Address: The role of Fresh Produce Markets in Supporting Emerging Farmers Patrick Mphahlele, Chief Operations Officer, Johannesburg Fresh Produce Mark 1500Hrs The role of the youth in Agricultural REPRESENTATIVE FROM NYDA 1600Hrs Women s land tenure rights in South Africa Sizane Ngubane, Director, Rural Women s Movement DAY Hrs Empowering Communities through Agriculture in Municipalities 1000Hrs Tea/Coffee 1030Hrs -1200Hrs Session Chairs: Kgabo Masehela, Divisional Manager: Research Unit, Limpopo Legislature Milton Taka, Senior Lecturer, Midrand University; Chair: Midrand Graduate Institute for Research; Chairman, Spectrium (Pty) Ltd Nkoana Maloka, Regional Executive Manager, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Plenary Session: How do we go about the Land issue in South Africa? Today, 17 years after independence, government still faces the challenge of empowering people through agriculture due to the land question. Commission A: Expropriation? The taking of private property for public use or in the public interest Commission B: Restitution? The act of restoring to the rightful owner something that has been taken away, lost, or surrendered Commission C: Willing Buyer, Willing Seller? Commission D: Lessons that can be learnt from Zimbabwe? EXHIBIT AT OR SPONSOR THIS EVENT We have some limited opportunities for trade display or sponsorship of this event. If you target this sector, and wish to showcase your products and services, call Nkululeko on , or nkululeko.molaba@hti-solutions.co.za, or Goodwill Magwaza on IN-HOUSE TRAINING Save up to 50% on training!!! Tailored training for your team and save up to 50% if you have 10 or more people who require training on the same topic, Harvard Training Institute can tailor training courses to meet your exact needs and budget, saving up to 50%. With In-House Training You Will: Save money over public workshop fees in addition to savings on travel and accommodation costs Save time on travel as the workshop leader/s will travel to you Furthermore, the training can be held at the most convenient time for you Ensure the relevance of the workshop for your organization and industry You may wish to tailor the structure and methodology of your workshop or customize the workshop to meet the expertise levels of your attending employees ACCOMMODATION Protea Edward Hotel: +27 (0) REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN To register phone (011) or fax the completed registration form to / info@hti-solutions.co.za Book early as places are limited!

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