MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES OPERATIONAL PLAN 2013-2014 SEPTEMBER 2013 Government of Jamaica Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries Operational Plan 2013 - 2014
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Government of Jamaica
Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
Operational Plan
2013 - 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 2
VISION AND MISSION .................................................................................................................................... 4
PRIORITY AREAS ............................................................................................................................................ 5
BUDGET ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
OPERATIONAL PLAN 2013-2014 ................................................................................................................... 7
RURAL AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY .................................................................................. 71
VETERINARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ......................................................................................................... 75
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INTRODUCTION
The Agriculture Sector represents a very critical component of any country in its impact on national
development through its contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, foreign exchange
earnings and rural development. The agricultural sector in Jamaica contributes approximately 6.8% GDP
in 2012 which represents an improved contribution for the sector both in terms of GDP and real income.
This has been as a result of the many strategies and interventions made by the Government over the years
in response to the many challenges which the sector faces.
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,
vulnerability to the impacts of climate variability/change and inadequate research and development.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries seeks to significantly improve on the areas of growth and arrest
and reverse those negative growth trends where they are manifested. The strategies to be employed will
provide a modern institutional and support framework for the development of a viable agricultural sector
which will include the expansion of the extension services; introduction and expansion of the application
of technology; farmer education; promotion of agro-industrial development; improve production and
productivity through targeted and focused intervention in specific crops production, infrastructural
development, value chain development, greater use of market intelligence, as well as a renewed emphasis
on research and development with a strong focus on value added.
In addition, 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.
Therefore, this Operational Plan provides a summary of the programmes, projects and activities to be
executed by the Ministry and its Portfolio entities during the course of the financial year, 2013/14. The
operational plan, together with the financial plan (budget) is the basic guides for the Ministry and its
portfolio entities and their respective operations. The Operational Plan will therefore form the basis for
reporting on performance.
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VISION AND MISSION
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
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.
BROAD POLICIES
To increase the contribution of the agricultural sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP);
To increase efficiency, productivity and competiveness of local farmers in order to:
o facilitate development of the sector;
o increase the production of locally grown food with the resultant stabilization of prices;
o reduce reliance on food imports through greater domestic food production;
o expand export of agricultural commodities to maximize foreign exchange earnings; and
o increase crop and livestock yields through an improvement in irrigation;
To stem environmental degradation in general and in critical watershed areas in particular and pursue
development strategies aimed at achieving long term conservation objectives and promoting use of
natural resources;
To improve the quality of rural life by increasing farm incomes and by expanding rural infrastructure
and services;
To reduce unemployment, underemployment, and minimize rural-urban migration by creating
increased employment opportunities in agriculture and related activities;
To continue to provide training opportunities for youth in agriculture;
To foster the development of appropriate technology through research and development and ensure
the transfer of technology to farmers;
The promotion of agro-industrial development as stipulated under the Industrial Policy;
The promotion of sustainable development in the traditional banana growing areas.
2013/2014 MAIN TARGETS
The main target for 2013/2014 is to increase the production of domestic food crop comprising tubers,
vegetable and condiments. As such, the Ministry seeks to
1. Attract and retain new investors in the agricultural sector;
2. Increase acres of land in agricultural production;
3. Train extension officers and greenhouse farmers;
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4. Train rural women and community groups in Agro-processing techniques and procedures;
5. Increase acres of land in irrigation;
6. Train farmers in crop production and post-harvest management;
7. Ensure Food and Nutrition Security and Safety.
PRIORITY AREAS
The Ministry’s policy priorities were planned and developed with great consideration of the National
Development Plan Vision 2030; Jamaica, Public Sector Master Rationalisation Plan recommended by
the Public Sector Transformation Unit (PSTU); Medium Term Economic Framework (MTEF);Medium
Term Socio-Economic Framework 2012 - 2016 (MTSEF);as well as a proposed Central Treasury
Management System (CTMS). Of great importance and acknowledgement were also the Ministry’s
policies and targets for 2013/2014. With these in mind, the Ministry’s policy priorities are:
1. Development of Agro-Parks
2. Agricultural Competiveness Programme
3. Competitiveness Coffee Enterprises Programme
4. European Union Banana Supported Programmes
5. Diversification of Caribbean Livestock through Small Ruminants Production
6. Redevelopment of the Dairy Industry
7. Redevelopment of the Fisheries sector
8. Ginger and Turmeric Industry Resuscitation Projects
9. Implement the Country Adaptation Strategy for Sugar Industry 2006 – 2020
10. Increase in Domestic Food Crop Production
11. Fruit Tree Crop Production
12. Expansion of Irrigation Infrastructure utilizing Modern Approaches to Improve Efficient Use of
Irrigation Services
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13. Protection of Intellectual Property and National Brand Rights for Agricultural Products
14. Implementing the GOJ/Adaptation Fund Programme - Enhancing the Resilience of the
Agricultural Sector and Coastal Areas
15. Undertake comprehensive hazard risk reduction and climate change adaptation measures for the
sector
16. Implement the Food Safety Modernization Act Pilot Programme
17. Development of Policies/Strategies and Plans that will assist in Food and Nutrition Security
18. Marketing and Information System
19. Reorganize and Restructure the Ministry of Agriculture’s Entities and Divisions
20. Protect prime agricultural lands and ensure that the lands leased by the Government for
agricultural production are utilized properly
21. Rural Agricultural Development Authority Management of Community Agriculture Development
22. Maintaining the Numbers and Strengthening the Capacity of Extension Officers for the Sector
23. Strengthen Plant Quarantine System and the Monitoring and Evaluation of import goods
24. Centre of Excellence in Research for the Development of New Crop Varieties
25. Development of a Strategic Human Resource Management Plan
26. Encourage Involvement and Participation of Young Men and Young Women in Agriculture
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BUDGET
FY 2013/2014
Sub-Function &
PROGRAMME
ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE (J$ ‘000)
RECURRENT CAPITAL A CAPITAL B APPROPRIATIONS
IN AID
TOTAL
FUNDING
Req’d
001 Executive Direction & Administration 165,691.00 165,691.00
004 Regional & International Cooperation 91,882.00 91,882.00
100 Crop/Livestock 190,752.00 134,908.00 444,113.00 128,073.49 641,699.51
105 Irrigation1 800,781.00 25,000.00 127,419.00 357,582.00 595,618.00
107 Agricultural Engineering 25,000.00 25,000.00
108 Agricultural Extension Services2 902,811.00 20,000.00 11,000.00 911,811.00
109 Policy Coordination and Administration 348,489.00 348,489.00
110 Agro Industries3 2,096,000.00 2,096,000.00
112 Agricultural Planning and Policy 139,693.00 139,693.00
113 Technical Directorate 959,946.00 177,288.00 223,258.91 913,975.09
124 Other Agricultural Programmes4
51,041.00
51,041.00
301 Industrial Development, Foreign
Investment and Export Promotion (JEFE) 1,200.00 1,200.00
376 Land use Planning and Development 56,690.000 56,690.00
500 Youth Development Programme 182,017.00 182,017.00
Total 3,839,952.00 2,478,196.00 622,573.00 719,914.40 620,806.60 1. National Irrigation Commission – responsible for provision of irrigation water for the Agricultural sector
2. Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) - Extension Arm of the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
3. Sugar Transformation Unit
4. Under Capital B budget, Other agricultural programmes separated into two functions; they are Agriculture (J$21, 041,000) and Environmental Protection and Conservation (J$30,000,000)
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PRIORITY POLICY: Development of Agro-Parks to strengthen the agricultural value chain
MINISTRY 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: $203.3M
Cost:$93.5M Cost:$93.5M Cost:$93.5M
Agro-Parks To establish
Agro-Parks
strategically
across the
Island
Provision of supporting
infrastructure , technical
and extension services
7 Agro-
parks
Seven Agro-Parks
established in
Plantain Garden
River (PGR), Amity
Hall, Ebony
Park(EB), Spring
Plain (SP), Yallahs,
New Forest and Hill
Run
Amity Hall
established
to produce
feed –
sorghum and
hay
Hill Run
established
for
freshwater
fish
production
PGR, EP,
SP, Yallahs,
& New
Forest
established
for crop
production
Construction and rehabilitation of supporting infrastructure
in select areas. Prepare marketing contracts with exporters
for select crops such as onion, ginger, and sorghum
2980 acres
of Irrigated
Lands in
production
# of acres of land
irrigated and under
production within
agreed timeframe
288 acres
irrigated and
in prod’n
897 acres
irrigated and
in prod’n
897 acres
irrigated and
in prod’n
897 acres
irrigated and
in prod’n
Design and Install irrigation systems in selected areas
Farmers
trained
# of farmers trained
in GAPs/IPM within
agreed timeframe
360 farmers
trained
Conduct training session with farmers under Agro-Parks
agreements
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PRIORITY POLICY: Agricultural Competitiveness Programme
MINISTRY 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: :$52.5M
Cost:$52.5M Cost:$52.5M Cost:$52.5M
Agricultural Competitiveness Programme
To increase
the
competiveness
in the
agricultural
sector
Implementation
of a system to
market
development
Export
Development
Export Development
Platform for select
agri-food products
developed within
agreed timeframe
Evaluation
report for
consultancy
service
1st Draft
Report
2nd
Draft
Report
Export
Development
Platform
report
Prepare
procurement
documents
Provide
necessary
inputs for
consultancy
Review
consultant
output
Improved
Producer
Organisations
Producer
Organisations are
trained in agri-
business and
marketing skills
within agreed
timeframe
4 cluster
training
sessions
5 cluster
training
session
10 cluster
training
session
6 cluster
training
session
Procure a cluster coordinator
Develop training modules and plan cluster training session
150 extension
officers
trained in
agribusiness
and marketing
Number of extension
officers trained and
training supplies
produced within
agreed timeframe
15 Post-
harvesting
kits
75 extension
officer
trained
75 extension
officer
trained
Post-
harvesting
training
manual and
video
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PRIORITY POLICY: Agricultural Competitiveness Programme
MINISTRY 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: :$52.5M
Cost:$52.5M Cost:$52.5M Cost:$52.5M
Procure kits
and
distribute to
extension
service
Develop training modules
and implement training
session
Collate
lessons learnt
and videos
taken at
training
session
To establish an
Agricultural
Health and Food
Quality
Management
System
Legislation of
Food Safety,
Plant Health
(PH) and
Animal Health
(AH)
Legislation for FS,
PH and AH are
implemented and
drafted and finalized
respectively within
agreed timeframe
1 workshop
5 workshop
8 workshop
3 workshop
Plan workshops to update on activities under FS
implementation plan and to prepare AH & PH policy
Market
Access
safeguarded
Market access
safeguarded,
maintained and
increased within
agreed timeframe
At least 1
international
conference
attended
local
CODEX
office
refurbished
CODEX
meetings
At least 1
international
conference
attended
At least 1
international
conference
attended
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PRIORITY POLICY: Agricultural Competitiveness Programme
MINISTRY 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: :$52.5M
Cost:$52.5M Cost:$52.5M Cost:$52.5M
Provide funding for CODEX meeting and international
conference dealing with AH/FS/PH
Rehabilitation/
refurbishment
of food safety
labs
Food Safety
labs/rooms
rehabilitated/
refurbished to
incorporate PH and
AH within agreed
timeframe
Laboratory
Consultant
procured
List of
FS/PH/AH
equipment
and Lab
Capacity
assessments
FS
Equipment
procured
Labs
refurbished
Prepare
procurement
documents
Prepare contracts with lab equipment
industries and distribute equipments to select
FS labs
Technical
Capabilities
increased
Training of food
safety officers
facilitated and
equipment provided
within agreed
timeframe
3 pick-up
trucks for
PQ and 2
Officers
selected for
AH and FS
training
HAACP
Meat
Inspection &
EPI training
On-going
trainings
Technical
Cooperation
with
IICA/FAO
On-going
trainings
Animal
traceability
and VSD
Lab
database
system
updated
Select Plant Health Officers (PHOs) and fund Food Safety
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PRIORITY POLICY: Agricultural Competitiveness Programme
MINISTRY POLICY/
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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: :$52.5M
Cost:$52.5M Cost:$52.5M Cost:$52.5M
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
Food Safety
Awareness
Survey
consultant
procured
PR consultant
procured
PR campaign
Prepare
procurement
documents
Stimulate public-
private
investment in
agribusiness
value chain
development
Support to
Agribusiness
Chains
Strategic plan and
value chain
development on six
enterprises –
pineapple, hot
pepper, small
ruminant, Irish
potato, inland fish,
and ginger
3 value
chain
managers
(VCM)
Concept
document
for value
chain
development
on select
agricultural
products
Consultant
procured
Draft
Strategic
Plan for
select
enterprises
Review report on
consultancy service for
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PRIORITY POLICY: Agricultural Competitiveness Programme
MINISTRY 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: :$52.5M
Cost:$52.5M Cost:$52.5M Cost:$52.5M
value chains & continue
work with VCM
Institutional
strengthening
of AIC
Support AIC for
Agro-Parks
Development ad to
carry-out business
development
functions within
agreed timeframe
Soil and
water
testing in
Agro-Parks
Establishment of 3 agro-Parks
Provision of funds for
supporting infrastructure
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PRIORITY POLICY: Competiveness Coffee Enterprises Programme
MINISTRY 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: $0.11M Cost: $0.11M Cost Cost To improve the
competiveness of
small coffee
producers in the
central and
northern regions
of Jamaica and
Capacity
building of
coffee
cooperatives
Trained
Farmers
# of farmers
trained on best
practices and
group/business
dynamics within
agreed timeframe
Farmers
trained from
3
cooperatives
Project
Completed
Conduct training in coffee
rehabilitation and integrated
berry borer
Upgrade
Coffee
Cooperatives
Coffee
Cooperatives
integrated the
coffee value chain
within agreed
timeframe
Launch of
Internet Café
Shop at 1
cooperative
Project
Completed
Installation of equipment for
launch
Ecological
Wet Mill
Construction of a
Coffee Pulpery –
Ecological Wet
Mill within agreed
Request for
project
extension
granted
Ecological
Wet Mill
Constructed
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PRIORITY POLICY: Competiveness Coffee Enterprises Programme
MINISTRY 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: $0.11M Cost: $0.11M Cost Cost standards and
timeframe
Prepare project extension request and
oversee the construction of the coffee
pulprey at St. Catherine Cooperative.
PRIORITY POLICY: Implement European Union Banana Supported Programmes
MINISTRY 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: $28.628M Cost: $9.78M Cost Cost
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PRIORITY POLICY: Competiveness Coffee Enterprises Programme
MINISTRY 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: $0.11M Cost: $0.11M Cost Cost Banana
Support
Programme
To promote
sustainable
development
in the
traditional
banana
growing areas
of Jamaica
Through the
awarding of
contracts to
implement the
Banana
improvement
Programme
(BIP) and Rural
Diversification
Programme
Sustainable
income for
project
recipients
Successfully
completion of RDP
Grants and BIP
Contracts within
agreed timeframe
Close out 1
Industry
competitiveness
grant contract
(BIP)
Close out 3
income creation
Grants (RDP)
Close out 1
Industry
competitiveness
grant contract
(BIP)
- -
Ensure that all
activities under
contract is
completed
Ensure that all
activities under
contract is
completed
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PRIORITY POLICY: Implement European Union Banana Supported Programmes
MINISTRY 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 Cost Cost Cost: $58.683M
Banana
Accompanying
Measures
(BAMS)
To combat
poverty and
improve
revenues in the
banana
dependent
areas
Improving the
productivity
and reliance of
small farmers
Strengthening
the link
between small
farmers and
markets
Certification
of Farms
Approved Terms of
References (TORs)
for the
procurement of
consultants within
agreed timeframe
and format
-
Programme
begins Sept
2013
-
Approved TORs
for consultancy
services
Consult with
relevant
stakeholders to
complete TOR
Visibility
Campaign
Launch
Public Relations
Consultant
procured within
agreed timeframe
and procedure
-
-
-
Public Relations
Consultant
Public Relations
Consultant
procured under
GOJ
Procurement
Guidelines
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PRIORITY POLICY: Implement European Union Banana Supported Programmes
MINISTRY 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 Cost Cost Cost: $58.683M
Reinforce
sustainability
of extension
and other
technical
services
Institutional
Framework
Agreement
Institutions and
funds committed
for extension
services
-
-
-
Institutional
Framework
Agreement
signed
Prepare
institutional and
financial
framework for
future delivery of
extension
services
To Increase
availability of
disease
resistant, high
quality
planting
material
Development
of regional
nurseries
Grant
Contract with
Banana
Board
Contract with
Banana Board to
provide services
for the construction
of 3 regional
nurseries within
agreed timeframe
-
-
-
Grant contract
with Banana
Board
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PRIORITY POLICY: Implement European Union Banana Supported Programmes
MINISTRY 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 Cost Cost Cost: $58.683M
Prepare contract
for the
construction and
ownership of
regional
nurseries
Improve
cooperation
and
coordination of
regional
nurseries
banana and
plantain
farmers to
better supply
market
Marketing
Plan
Banana and
plantain marketing
information system
established with
agreed time frame
Marketing Plan
Identify activities
which would
facilitate banana
& plantain
ripening facilities
to produce other
demanded
products
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PROJECT
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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:$17.4M Cost:$17.4M Cost:$17.4M Cost:$17.4M
Research &
Development
To contribute to
the attainment of
self-sufficiency
in regional meat
consumption
through the
development of
small ruminants
industry
Increase the
availability of
quality breeding
stock at
affordable
prices
Selection
and
procureme
nt of
breeding
animals
75 Dorper/Katadin
ewe
5 Dorper Rams
25 Boer/Anglo
Nubian Does
7 Boer/Anglo
Nubian bucks
Implementatio
n of breeding
plan for
animals
already on the
project.
On-going
maintenance
Procurement
of 35
Dorper/
Katadin ewe
5 Dorper
Rams
25
Boer/Anglo
Nubian Does
Procurement
of 40 Dorper/
Katadin ewe
7 Boer/Anglo
Nubian bucks
International bid document prepared and invitation to tender
advertised. Import permit from Veterinary Service Division
Refurbish
ment of
Reproduct
ive facility
Reproductive
facility refurbished
and equipment
purchased.
Purchase of
embryo
transfer
equipment.
Construction
of Fertility
Laboratory
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PROJECT
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BUDGET NO.
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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:$17.4M Cost:$17.4M Cost:$17.4M Cost:$17.4M
Preparation of IFB documents and supervision of construction
works.
To contribute to
the attainment of
self-sufficiency
in regional meat
consumption
through the
development of
small ruminants
industry
Transfer/
Disseminate
technology in
the use of
improved feed
and feeding
systems
Training
of
Trainers
and
livestock
producers
10 trainers and 20
small ruminant
farmers trained
within agreed
timeframe and
content.
5 trainers/
extension
personnel in
GAPs in SR
prod’n
trained
5 trainers/
extension
personnel in
GAPs in SR
trained
10 farmers
trained in
GAP in SR
prod’n
10 farmers
trained in
GAP in SR
prod’n
Development of curriculum.
Identification of trainers to be
trained. Procurement of
training aids.
Identification of farmers to
be trained. Establishment of
training plots.
Increase
knowledg
e of small
ruminants
prod’n
Dissemination of
information
regarding the CFC
Small Ruminant
Project
No target Participation
at Denbigh
Agricultural
Show.
No target No target
Procure
Multi-media
equipment
Fodder Expansion of fodder Expansion of Fodder bank per quarter
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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:$17.4M Cost:$17.4M Cost:$17.4M Cost:$17.4M
conservati
on
bank within agreed
timeframe
Purchase forage equipment and plant hectares of forage.
Increase the
production of
small ruminants
meat and
ancillary
products
Upgraded/
refurbishe
d abattoir
facilities
at Bodles
Research
Station
Construction of
waste water
treatment facility at
Bodles Abattoir to
facilitate the training
of butchers in meat
fabrication and
further processing
Design of
waste water
treatment
plant
capable of
handling 20
animals per
day
weighing
40kg by
SRC
Prepare procurement documents for consultancy service to
design waste water treatment plant and begin procurement plans
for construction.
Training
in meat
processing
and by-
product
refine-
3 demonstrations in
meat processing and
by-product
refinement within
agreed timeframe
1 Master butcher and process training each quarter
Identify master butchers and scientist; develop curriculum for
meat processing and plan demonstrations to assist training
sessions.
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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:$17.4M Cost:$17.4M Cost:$17.4M Cost:$17.4M
ment
PRIORITY POLICY: Redevelopment of the Dairy Industry
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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: $16.23M Cost: $16.23M Cost:
$16.23M Cost:
$16.23M Revitalisation of
Dairy sub-sector
(9105)
To support the
revitalization
of the dairy
sub-sector as
part of a
national drive
Facilitation of
loans, equity
investments and
grants to cattle
producers for
increase
Herd
Expansion
# of dairy cattle in
production within
agreed timeframe
3800 milking
animals
3800 milking
animals
On-going surveillance of dairy frams
Productivity
Enhancement
# of litres of milk
per cow within
agreed timeframe
5.5
litres/cow/day
6.5
litres/cow/day
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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: $16.23M Cost: $16.23M Cost:
$16.23M Cost:
$16.23M to enhance
food security,
livelihood
protection and
rural
development
production and
productivity of
the Dairy
Industry.
Trained cattle
Producers
# of cattle
producers trained
within agreed
timeframe and
content
20 persons -
Hands-on milk
production
best practices;
Improvement
in farm
efficiency.
20 persons
Hands-on milk
production
best practices;
Improvement
in farm
efficiency.
3 farmers and
4 Ministry/
RADA
personnel
trained in
forage
production by
CORPOICA,
Colombia
under South-
South bilateral
Agreement
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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: $16.23M Cost: $16.23M Cost:
$16.23M Cost:
$16.23M Ongoing technical advice to farmers.
New markets
for milk
Policy position
on school milk
programme within
agreed timeframe
Local milk in school feeding programme and school lunches
Provide information on dairy industry for
approval in school feeding programming
Facilitate
contracts
with dairy
farmers and
processors
Dairy Board
Concessionar
y Loan
Programme
Access to 5%
interest rate for
dairy and beef
cattle via
DBJ/NPCB
Loans approved for dairy/beef farming
Encourage farmers to access concessionary loans, collate and
review the use of these loans
Surveillance
systems
Dairy Farms
surveyed and
dairy cattle
genetic evaluation
facilitated within
agreed time frame
Identification
of
farmers/farms
for
surveillance
Approval for
Customized
farm
Surveillance
systems
Customized
farm
Surveillanc
e systems
installed
Report on
genetic
evaluation of
select farms.
Develop
Proposal for
surveillance
systems for
On-going genetic evaluation of select farms
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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: $16.23M Cost: $16.23M Cost:
$16.23M Cost:
$16.23M select farms
To alleviate
the negative
impacts of
drought of
dairy
farms/milk
production
Support fodder
bans as part of
drought
alleviation
strategy
Hectares
conserved
fodder
Hectares of fodder
conserved to
alleviate the
impacts of
drought
Identification
of farms
suffering from
drought
Conservation of fodder
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PROGRAMME/ PROJECT
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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: $0.75M Cost: $0.75M Cost: $0.75M Cost:
$0.75M Development of
inland fisheries
(Aquaculture)
To promote
oyster culture
among
prospective
oyster farmers
Through
research and
development
look at
alternative
collection and
grow-out
structures for
oysters and
promote value
added oyster
products
Oyster
production
Number of
oysters produced
within agreed
timeframe
Rehabilitated
grow-out
racks
750 doz.
oysters
375 doz.
-
Procure
materials and
supplies for
replacement
of racks
Grow oysters Grow oysters
To increase
the production
and quality of
in-land
fisheries
Aquaculture
training for fish
farmers and
staff at the
aquaculture unit
Farmers
trained/provided
technical advice
in good
aquaculture
practices
# of farmers
trained/farms
provided technical
assistance (TA)
within agreed
timeframe
20 farmers
trained & 15
fish farms
provided TA
20 farmers
trained & 15
fish farms
provided TA
20 farmers
trained & 15
fish farms
provided TA
20 farmers
trained &
15 fish
farms
provided
TA
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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: $0.75M Cost: $0.75M Cost: $0.75M Cost:
$0.75M Conduct site evaluations, pond construction, pond renovation
and provide technical assistance/training to fish farmers in
ornamental and food fish production.
Development of
inland fisheries
(Aquaculture)
To increase
the production
and quality of
aquaculture
Staff members
trained in
modern
technologies
and pond
construction
# of staff
members
trained/training
session held
within agreed
timeframe
4 staff trained
and 1 in-
house
training
session
4 staff
trained and 1
in-house
training
session
3 staff trained 2 staff
trained
Identify scholarships/courses from overseas/local institutions
and facilitate the acceptance of staff for training courses as
well as coordinate in-house training session
Conduct site
evaluation and
field assistance
to select
appropriate site
for in-land fish
production
New sites for
Tilapia and
ornamental fish
production
# of sites assess
for suitability for
tilapia/ornamental
fish production
Assessed the
suitability of
sites for in-
land fisheries
Assessment
continues
Assessment
continues
Assessment
continues
Identify and select sites suitable for tilapia and ornamental fish
production.
To improve Conduct Better breeding # of advanced fry 37,500 advanced fry and 15,000 fingerling per quarter
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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: $0.75M Cost: $0.75M Cost: $0.75M Cost:
$0.75M the
productivity
/breeding
performance
tilapia brood
stock
Experiments
into growth and
nutrition of
selected strains
of tilapia
performance of
tilapia brood
stock
and fingerling
produced within
agreed timeframe
Acquire
brood stock
Conduct
selective
breeding,
growth,
nutrition and
fecundity trials
Continue
with trials
Continue
with trials
To diversify
the fish
species
available to
fish farmers as
well as pest
control
mechanism
Induce
spawning in
grass carps and
collosoma
Report on
growth
production of
collosama
Better
understanding of
the growth pattern
of the collosoma
fish within agreed
time frame
Draft
Research
Report on
collosoma
Final Report
on collosoma
Draft Report
on collosama
(rainy
season)
Final report
Select and
condition
brood stock
Breed grass
carps and
collosoma
Grow-out
advanced fry
and
fingerlings
Production
grow-out
phase
To produce
quality
ornamental
fish for brood
stock, retail &
research
purposes
Conduct
research into
the propagation
and prod’n of
ornamental fish
Production of
selected variety
of ornamental
Fish
# of ornamental
fish produced
within agreed
timeframe and
variety
_
Increase
Ornamental
fish population
On-going On-going
Procure
medicines
and routine
supplies for
Produce
ornamental
fish
Continue
prod’n
Continue
prod’n
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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: $0.75M Cost: $0.75M Cost: $0.75M Cost:
$0.75M fish prod’n
To forecast
and estimate
tilapia and
ornamental
fish
production and
their markets
In collaboration
with fish
farmers develop
an aquaculture
data collection
programme for
forecasting and
estimating fish
production
Data collection
system Data on fish
production and
buyers collected
within agreed
timeframe
Data
collected
from 3
hatcheries
and 20 fish
farms
Data collected
from 3
hatcheries and
20 fish farms
Data
collected
from 3
hatcheries
and 20 fish
farms
Data
collected
from 3
hatcheries
and 20 fish
farms
Collate data and input in database system for analysis
To develop the
capacity of the
Aquaculture
Branch
Rehabilitated/
Refurbish
Aquaculture
Branch
Facilities
Rehabilitated/
refurbished
Aquaculture
Facilities
Aquaculture
Branch Facilities
upgraded to
international
standard within
agreed timeframe
construction/
rehabilitation
of fish ponds
and hatchery
supervised
Dry lab
operational
Jetty repaired
Prepare procurement documents for office equipment & lab
supplies and conduct infrastructure modification at Bowden
Mariculture Facility
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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: $1.75M Cost:$1.75M Cost:$1.75M Cost:$1.75M
Development
of Offshore
Fishing ($7M)
To develop
and manage
the fishing
industry
Through the
promotion and
implementation of
sustainable
fisheries mgmt.
practices
Fisheries
Policy and
Fisheries
Regulations
Cabinet approval of
fisheries policy and
regulations within
agreed timeframe
Draft
Fisheries Act
Two (2)
Consultations
held
Submission
of Policy and
Regulations
-
Contract
consultant to
prepare draft
regulations
required for
fisheries act
Conduct
consultation s
& prepare
drafting
instructions for
the fisheries
regulations
Incorporate
recommendat
ions/ issues
arising from
consults
Pedro Cay
Mgmt Plan
Pedro Cays mgmt.
plan drafted and
finalized within
agreed timeframe
- - Submission
of Plan
Contract
Consultant
Conduct
stakeholder
consults
Review draft
mgmt. plan
Monitoring of
current and
installation of new
Maintenance
of lobster
condominiu
Proper monitoring
of six (6)
rehabilitated fish
Monthly lobster condominium report for three Bays; 1 Quarterly
report for 1 Bay and 2 Eco-reefs; and quarterly site visit report
for each 6 rehabilitated fishing beaches
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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: $1.75M Cost:$1.75M Cost:$1.75M Cost:$1.75M
infrastructure at
fishing beaches
ms and the
six
rehabilitated
fishing
beaches
sites, 4 Bays and 2
Eco-reefs within
agreed time frame
Visit and survey select lobster condominiums and the six (6)
rehabilitated fishing beaches
New
infrastructur
e/ lobster
condominiu
ms
Construction and
installation of
redesigned lobster
condominiums
(FES) Islandwide
25
condominium
s and 10
pueruli
collectors
built
25
condominium
s built
25
condominium
s and 10
pueruli
collectors
built
25
condominium
s built
Build condominiums and pueruli collectors to aid in stock
assessment. Implement and monitor the lobster management
programme.
To
implement
the mgmt
systems for
Review and
Renew operational
and financial
agreements for
Fish
Sanctuary
Mgmt
Program
MOUs with NGOs
to conduct Daily
patrols for five
sanctuaries
Supervision of Daily patrols of 5 fish sanctuaries
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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: $1.75M Cost:$1.75M Cost:$1.75M Cost:$1.75M
Fish
Sanctuaries
(Special
Fishery
Conservation
Areas)
daily monitoring
and enforcement
of fish sanctuaries
Public
Awareness
program
MOU with
JIS and
CARIBSAVE
1 media
program aired
Prepare MOU with the
Ministry, Fisheries Division,
JIS and CARIBSAVE
Colloborate with
NGOs to perform
culling activities
of lionfish
population
Reduction of
lionfish
population
Conduct
monthly
culling visits
to two sites
known to
have lionfish
Conduct
monthly
culling visits
to conduct a
media
campaign
Review draft
media
program and
host its
launch
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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: $1.75M Cost:$1.75M Cost:$1.75M Cost:$1.75M
and host
training
workshops
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PRIORITY POLICY: Ginger and Tumeric Resuscitation Projects
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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 Cost Cost Cost
Ginger
Resuscitation
Project
To Expand the
production of
Ginger to
commercially
viable levels
for the export
markets
Provision of
Grants,
Technical
assistance and
extension
services to
farmers and
investors.
450 Acres
of Ginger
Acreage of land in
ginger production
within agreed
timeframe
Turmeric Industry
Resuscitation
Project
To Expand the
production of
Turmeric for
the export
market
350 Acres
of
Turmeric
Acreage of land in
tumeric production
within agreed
timeframe
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PRIORITY POLICY: Implement the Country Adaptation Strategy for Sugar Industry 2006 - 2020
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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: $295.5M
Cost :$147.75M
Cost: $73.87M
Cost: $73.87M
To achieve an
effective
transition to a
commercially
viable sugar
cane industry
over the period
2006 - 2020
To increase
overall cane
production and
the
contribution of
independent
cane Farmers
to national
sugar
production
Strengthen the
commercial
competiveness
of the sugar
cane sector
through increase
production,
yields, access to
cane farms,
technology and
credit
Hectares of
sugar cane
planted
Cane
Expansion
Fund
Improvement
in yield
Number of hectares
of sugar cane
planted, yield per
hectare and Funds
added to Cane
Expansion Fund
within agreed
timeframe
1000 Ha
500 Ha
$50 M
250 Ha
$50M
250 Ha
$50M
Average yields
increased by
5.0TC/Ha
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MAJOR TASKS/TARGETS/COST PER QUARTER
1st Quarter April – June
1st Quarter April – June
1st Quarter April – June
1st Quarter April – June
Cost: $285M
Cost :$285M
Cost: $285M
Cost
To achieve an
effective
transition to a
commercially
viable sugar
cane industry
over the period
2006 - 2020
To increase
overall cane
production and
the
contribution of
independent
cane Farmers
to national
sugar
production
Strengthen the
commercial
competiveness
of the sugar
cane sector
through increase
production,
yields, access to
cane farms,
technology and
credit
Drip irrigation
systems on
established cane
farms
Rehabilitated
67 km cane
roads
Clean drains in
selected SDAs
Number of hectares
of cane farms with
drip irrigation system
and Kilometres of
rehabilitated cane
roads and cleaned
drains within agreed
timeframe
46 km of
roads
10 km of
drains
50 Ha
27 km of
roads
10 km of
drains
-
Provide
grants to
approved
cane
farmers
Provide
grants to
approved
cane
farmers
Provide
grants to
approved
cane farmers
No irrigation
schemes to be
installed
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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: $295.5M
Cost :$147.75M
Cost: $73.87M
Cost: $73.87M
Public
Aware- ness
Campaign
focused on
GOJ’s Sugar
Adaptation
Strategy
Number of
Stakeholder
consultations held
within agreed
timeframe
Two (2)
stakeholder
consults
Two (2)
stakeholder
consults
Two (2)
stakeholder
consults
Two (2)
stakeholder
consults
Develop an action plan for a public awareness campaign and
organize consultations at strategic regions across the Island
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PRIORITY POLICY: Implement the Country Adaptation Strategy for Sugar Industry 2006 – 2020 (2.096M)
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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 Cost Cost Cost
Improvement of the
Economic, social
and environmental
infrastructure in
Sugar Dependent
Areas
Implement
economic,
social &
environmental
infrastructure
projects
Relocatio
n of all
residents
of Sugar
estates
(350)
% of residents of Sugar
Estate Barracks
relocated within agreed
timeframe
Contracts
for housing
construction
50 housing 80% 20%
Prepare and sign contracts for construction of housing
solutions for residents
Training
Fund -
$50M
Amount of capital in
established training
fund within agreed time
frame
- J$50M
5 Agro-
Parks
Number of Agro-Parks
established in SDAs
within agreed
timeframe
- 5 parks
- -
Facilitate
agreements
b/n farmers,
agro-
processors to
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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 Cost Cost Cost
produce
select crops
37
Infrastruct
ure
Project
Grants
Number of Projects
granted within agreed
timeframe
10
10
10
7
Review & approve business plans from sugar producers
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PRIORITY POLICY: Fruit Tree Crop Production
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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 Cost Cost Cost
RADA To increase
the availability
and diversity
of
economically
viable and
nutritionally
important fruit
trees.
Establish and
resuscitate
fruit orchards
Fruit
Orchards
Hectares of fruit
Orchards established
within agreed
timeframe
50 H On-going establishment
Identify area and plant select/appropriate fruit tree
Resuscitat
ed fruit
trees
Hectares of resuscitated
fruit trees On-going resuscitation of selected fruit trees
Identify trees and plan resuscitation program
Fruit tree
plants
distributed
Number of fruit tree
plants distribute within
agreed timeframe
12,0000 10,000 5,000 5,000
Continue nursery operations and selection of farmers
Improve fruit
production
techniques
Provision of
extension
services
Farmers
trained
Number framers
trained in improved
fruit tree production
At least 3 trained per quarter
Establish demonstration plots; plan training session and
prepare publications for future use
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PRIORITY POLICY: Expansion of Irrigation Infrastructure utilizing Modern Approaches to Improve Efficient Use of Irrigation Services
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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:$63.71M
Cost:$63.71M Cost Cost
National Irrigation
Development
Project
To increase
the
agricultural
production and
farmer
incomes
through
improved
irrigation
mgmt
Development of
irrigation
schemes and
water user
groups to
manage these
schemes
Irrigation
schemes
in Yallahs
Yallahs’ Irrigation
scheme installed within
agreed time frame
Installation of
system
Oversee construction of
system and plan handing over
ceremony
Water
User
Groups
(WUG)
# of training workshops
and field visits
conducted within
agreed timeframe
WUG
trained
Finalized
Business Plan
Establish Water User
Association and assist
associations to create
business plans for mgmt. and
use of system
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PRIORITY POLICY: Protection of Intellectual Property and National Brand Rights for Agricultural Products
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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 Cost Cost Cost
To facilitate
the
development
of
geographical
indicator for
select products
Collaborate
with relevant
stakeholders
to identify and
select
agricultural
products
suitable for GI
Recogniti
on of at
least 3
agricultur
al
products
as GI
Recognition of
Geographical indicator
for select products in
one partner Country
within agreed time
frame
No target No target No target At least 1
bilateral
agreement
for 3 select
agri-food
products
On-going collaboration with Ministry of Industry,
Investment and Commerce - JIPRO and facilitation of
discussions with agricultural producers and GI impacts
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PRIORITY POLICY: Implement the GOJ/Adaptation Fund Programme - Enhancing the Resilience of the Agricultural Sector and Coastal Areas
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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:$7.5M Cost:$7.5M Cost:$7.5M Cost:$7.5M
Enhancing the
Climate Resilience
of the Agricultural
Sector
To increase
livelihoods
and security of
the population
in targeted
communities
and the overall
climate
resilience of
the
agricultural
sector
To implement
first year
activities of
project
Baseline
Survey
Baseline survey
finalized within
agreed timeframe
Draft Baseline
Survey
Baseline
survey
finalized
Shortlist
selected
communities
Conduct
consultation
workshops
60 Small
scale
irrigation
(SSI) and 50
rainwater
harvesting
(RWH)
systems
# of systems installed
within agreed
timeframe and
standard
Sensitization
Stakeholder
consultations
and site visits
report
8 SSI systems
installed
22 SSI
systems
installed
50 RWH
systems
Short list
beneficiaries
and conduct
site visits
Procure items
for irrigation
systems
Contract
technicians to
install
systems
Install
systems and
procure
items for
rainwater
harvesting
system
Contract
technicians
to install
systems
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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:$7.5M Cost:$7.5M Cost:$7.5M Cost:$7.5M
Design of
micro dam
Design of Micro-dam
drafted and finalized
Site visit
reports
TOR for
consultancy
service
Draft
designs of
micro-dam
and RWH
systems
Design of
Micro-dam
Prepare
procurement
documents
for
consultancy
services
Review
hired
consultant
outputs
Conduct
consult-ation
with relevant
stake-holders
Demonstrati
on plots
# of demonstration
plots constructed
within agreed
timeframe and
location
2 extension
areas
Stakeholder
consultations
2 plots
Conduct
stakeholder
consultation
Procure items
for plots and
prepare plots
Land
husbandry
infrastructur
es in
Establishment &
rehabilitation of soil
conservation & land
husbandry
Identification
of areas and 4
stakeholder
consultation
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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:$7.5M Cost:$7.5M Cost:$7.5M Cost:$7.5M
Northern
Clarendon
infrastructures in
Clarendon
Conduct
stakeholder
consultations
Climate
Smart
curriculum
for trainers
and farmers
Curriculum drafted
and finalized within
agreed timeframe and
format
TOR for
consultancy
Draft
Curriculum
Manual for
Trainers
Finalized
curriculum
Manual for
Trainers
Consultation
with
specialist on
format and
content of
climate smart
curriculum
for trainers
and farmers
Procure
Consultant
and conduct
workshops
on demo
plots for
farmers
Pilot training
of select
trainers
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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:$0.14M Cost:$0.63M Cost:$2.99M Cost:$2.03M Jamaica Rural
Economy and
Ecosystems
Adapting to
Climate Change
(JaREEACH)
To reduce
vulnerability
of targeted
rural lives,
livelihoods
and
ecosystems to
climate
change in
collaboration
with
ACDI/VOCA
In
collaboration
with
ACDI/VOCA
demonstrate
Climate
Change
adaptation ,
mitigation
measures and
coping with
strategies to
protect
livelihoods
25
agroforest
ry plots
Number of
agroforestry plots that
demonstrate appropriate
agroforestry systems
established within
agreed timeframe
Identificati
on of plot
sites
Inputs for
plots
procured
12 plots est. 13 plots est
Conduct
site visits
Prepare
procureme
nt
documents
Support est.
of plots
On-going
suport
50
beneficiari
es trained
in in risk
diversifica
tion
Number of
beneficiaries trained in
in risk diversification
within agreed
timeframe
50 trained
Demonstrate risk reduction
measures in select
cropping systems 10 acres
of
Agrofores
try
systems
Acres of Agroforestry
systems with
demonstrated best
practices in climate
resilience established
with agreed timeframe
Equipment
procured
10 acres of
agro-
forestry est.
Prepare
procure-
ment
Oversee
plot est.
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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:$0.14M Cost:$0.63M Cost:$2.99M Cost:$2.03M
documents
TOT
work-
shops
Number of
workshops/training
conducted
Graduation
ceremony
conducted
TOT
training and
graduation
conducted
ADRM
video and
posters
completed
Conduct leader farmer/trainer sessions on ADRM
techniques; prepare video and posters from session for
future promotion and training RADA - ADRM To implement
Agricultural
Disaster Risk
Management
Provision of
tools,
meteorological
data and
extension
services for
ADRM
ADRM
tools &
equipme
nt
Type and number of
tools & equipment
distributed to select
farmers within agreed
timeframe
Distribution of ADRM tools and equipment to select
farmers
Seek funding for purchasing of tools and equipment
needed for ADRM
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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:$0.14M Cost:$0.63M Cost:$2.99M Cost:$2.03M
Text
messages
Text messages
providing
meteorological data
disseminated to 4160
farmers
Text messages providing meteorological data
disseminated to farmers when necessary.
PRIORITY POLICY: Implement the Food Safety Modernization Act Pilot Programme
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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: $15M Cost: $15M Cost: $15M Cost: $15M
Plant quarantine
and Production
Inspection
To enable
Jamaica to
become
complaint
with the
United States
Food and
Strengthening
institutional
capacity in
RADA,
Veterinary
Services
Division and
food
safety
equipment
and gears
Staff provided with
suitable food safety
equipment and gears to
perform job within
agreed time frame
Procure PH testing and other food safety equipment and
gears
prepare procurement document
Staff
trained in
% of staff trained in
food safety within
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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:$0.14M Cost:$0.63M Cost:$2.99M Cost:$2.03M Drug
Administratio
n’s Food
Safety
Modernization
Act
Plant
Quarantine
food
safety
agreed timeframe Conduct training session with staff
Provide
technical and
financial
assistance to
farmers and
fresh produce
exporters to
meet the FSMA
requirements
Export e-
trade
system
Efficient system for
certification and
inspection of
agricultural exports
within agreed
timeframe
Pilot prog.
report
Full
implement-
ation of the
e-trade
system
Implement the export e-trade system
Trained
exporters
and
middle-
men
Numbers of exporters
and middlemen trained
in GMP within agreed
timeframe
100 trained
Training of exporters in good manufacturing practices
2 New
Food
Safety
Officers
Employment of food
safety officers within
agreed timeframe
Request
sent to
cabinet
office
2 FS officer
employed
Prepare work environment for additional staff
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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:$0.14M Cost:$0.63M Cost:$2.99M Cost:$2.03M
Rehabilitate
Export
Complexes to
meet
international
standard s
Rehabilita
ted AMC
Complex
AMC Complex
rehabilitated within
agreed timeframe and
FDA/FSMA
requirements
Installation
of hand
wash facility
and other
equipment
Contractor
hired
On-going
Construction
Work with relevant stakeholders to prepare drawings,
requisite costing and complete tender process for contractor
selection.
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PRIORITY POLICY: Development of Policies/Strategies and Plans that will assist in Food and Nutrition Security
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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 Cost Cost Cost
Enhance the
agricultural sector
through the
formulation of
policies
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.
Draft
Animal
Health
and
Welfare
Policy
(AHWP)
Policy drafted within
agreed timeframe and
format
-
-
Draft Policy
submitted to
sub-
committee,
Cabinet
Revised
Draft Policy
Compile
relevant data
to draft
AWHP
Consult with
relevant
stakeholders
to complete
draft policy
Prepare
draft AHWP
Incorporate
comments
from sub-
committee
into draft
document
Organic
Policy
Cabinet Submission of
Organic Policy within
agreed timeframe and
format
- - - Cabinet
Submission
Consult with
relevant
stakeholders
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MINISTRY POLICY/
PROGRAMME/ PROJECT
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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 Cost Cost Cost
Strategic
Action
Plan for
Plant
Health
Policy
(PHP);
Food and
Nutrition
Security
(FSNP)
Policy and
Cabinet Approval of
Strategic Action Plan
for select policies
within agreed time
frame
- Submission
of PH Action
Plan
Submission
of FNSP
Action Plan
Cabinet
Approval of
PH and
FNSP action
Plan
Consult with
relevant
stakeholders
for PH and
conduct
Validation
Workshop for
FNSP
Await
Cabinet
response
Incorporate
comments
from Cabinet
into Plan
National
Food
Safety
Policy
(NFSP)
and
Action
Plan
Cabinet Approval of
Strategic Action Plan
for Food Safety Policy
within agreed time
frame
-
NFSP and
Action Plan
tabled as
white paper
Cabinet
approval of
NFSP &
Action Plan
-
Prepare
Ministry
Paper for
presentation
at Parliament
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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 Cost Cost Cost
PRIORITY POLICY: Marketing and Information System
MINISTRY POLICY/
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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 Cost Cost Cost
Strong marketing
systems for
domestic and
export markets
To develop a
strong and
effective
marketing and
information
systems
Establish
comprehensive
marketing
database that is
accessible, user
friendly and
current
Expansion
of JAMIS
Market Information
Systems with linkages
locally and
internationally with
real-time access to
stakeholders
On-going up-date of JAMIS system
On-going collection and collating of marketing data;
updating of IT interface
Expand the use
of applications - -
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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 Cost Cost Cost
in the
dissemination
of marketing
information
Build capacity
of MOAF and
RADA staff in
marketing
Increase
in the
Technical
capacity
of staff
Proficient and
professional marketing
team in place, island
wide.
On-going training
Conduct training session on market research, marketing
information gathering and planning, market development and
promotion; strengthen capacity of Marketing Officers.
Restructuring of
Marketing
To Increase
demand for
agricultural
products and
agro-products
locally and
internationally
develop
stakeholder
networks
Marketing
seminars
# of marketing
seminars and
workshops conducted
within agreed time
frame
Organize consultations among agencies, organizations and
associations and other stakeholders involved in agricultural
marketing to air views, share information strengthen
communications network. Increase
collaboration
with the
distributive
trade in
marketing of
locally
produced
Increased
integratio
n of the
marketing
chain.
Integration of the
marketing value chain. Meeting of
inter-
ministerial
working
group.
Meeting of
inter-
ministerial
working
group.
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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 Cost Cost Cost
agricultural
commodities
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PRIORITY POLICY: Recognize and Restructure the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Entities and Division
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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 Cost Cost Cost
Modernization of
Fisheries Division
To transform
the Fisheries
Division into a
fully
established
Executive
Agency
Strengthen the
organizational
and legal
framework
governing the
Fisheries
Division
Fisheries
is an
Executive
Agency
Executive Agency in
transition status by Q3
2013/2014
Fisheries
Division
submission
for
executive
status
Agricultural Credit
Board
To transfer
functions of
the
Agricultural
Credit Board
and close-out
its operations
of the Board
Repeal
Agricultural
Credit Board
Act
ACB
Act
repel
ACB act repel within
agreed timeframe
ACB act
Rationalization of
Boards
Rationalizatio
n of selected
agricultural
commodity
boards (coffee,
cocoa,
Consultations
with relevant
stakeholders;
review and
reconciling of
the legal
Legal
framewor
k for
Commod
ity Board
One regulator board
governing
agricultural
commodities
Consultatio
ns
Review of
legal
On-going
consultation
Infrastructur
e plan
New Draft
legal
framework
submitted
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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 Cost Cost Cost
coconut) and
the export
division of the
ministry of
agriculture and
fisheries
framework
governing these
boards
framework
Modernization
VSD and
PQ/PI/R&D
To transform
select
Technical
Services
Division into
Executive
Agencies/Age
ncies
Research and
implement best
practices on
modernization
of research-
based
organization
Study
tour
Draft and finalize
plan for
transformation
Study tour
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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 Cost Cost Cost
To facilitate
productive and
sustainable use
of land
resources
Provide
technical advice
on soil health
and soil fertility
Soil health
report;
fertility
report;
Site
specific
capability
studies
Reports prepared within
one week of completion
of analysis based on
local/international
standards
Prepare soil health, fertility and capability tests as requested.
Site visits conducted
Soil database updated
based on international
standards on a
continuous basis
Updated soil info database
Comprehensiv
e land use
planning and
utilization for
agricultural
development
Participate in
sustainable
agricultural
land
management
Protocol
on land
mgmt
Publication of
procedures manual on
subdivision and quarry
inspection and
assessment within
agreed timeframe
Protocol on
land mgmt
Provide
technical
Sustainabl
e practices
Technical advice
provided to throughout
On-going technical advice
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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 Cost Cost Cost
advice/guidance
to sustainable
agricultural
land mgmt. and
other
development
programmes
projects
in land
use
project cycle.
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PRIORITY POLICY: Strengthen Plant quarantine system and the monitoring and evaluation of import goods
MINISTRY 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 Cost Cost Cost
Ensure agricultural
health, food safety
and the facilitation
of trade
To manage
and maintain
the Export
Complexes
Continued
development of
the physical
infrastructure of
the Export
Complexes and
Plant
Quarantine Unit
(PQ)
Expanded
and
upgraded
export
complex;
Upgrade
diagnostic
laboratory
and
diagnostic
laboratory
at PQ/PI
Head
Office
Improve the efficiency
of the Export process
On-going construction process
Work with the Facilities &Property Division to prepare
drawing, requisite costing and complete the tender process
for contractor selection.
Provide
relevant
information to
Stakeholders
Increase
Participat
ion in
stake-
holders
forums
Knowledgeable
stakeholders
Exporter
sensitization
meetings
Exporter
sensitization
meetings
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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 Cost Cost Cost
To comply
with
international
phytosanitary
and food
safety
standards
Keep abreast
with new
developments
in the area of
sanitary and
phytosanitary
issues both
locally and
internationally
Comply with WTO and
other International
Standard. e.g. IPPC
Participate in meeting of the IPP and WTO/SPS as well as
codex meetings
To improve
the Plant
Quarantine
Systems
Upgrade
technical and
service skills of
the Plant
Quarantine/Pro
duce Inspection
staff.
Trained
PQ/PI
staff
Improvement in
phytosanitary
inspection and
decisions
Train Risk Analysts and Inspectors in respective technical
fields
Enhance pest
response
identification
Pest
Response
System
database
Pest Response Database
implemented/
Commissioned within
agreed time frame
Continuous collection and collating of pest and plant health
data
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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 Cost Cost Cost
Implement the
export
processes
sections of the
PQ/PI manual
Use of Plant Quarantine
manuals implemented
and officers trained
Training all Officers in the use of the PQ manuals and fully
implement all aspects of the manuals
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PRIORITY POLICY: Centre of Excellence in Research for the Development of New Crop Varieties
Department/Agency 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:$7.25M Cost:$7.25M Cost:$7.25M Cost:$7.25M R&D - Field and
Horticultural Crops
(2016)
To identify
efficient
systems for
production
and
introduce
improved
adaptable/
new crop
varieties
Evaluation
and
development
of field and
horticultural
crops
Introduction
of adaptable/
resistance
crop varieties
in domestic
production
Agronomic, drought
resistant and
postharvest
evaluation conducted
on selected crop
varieties in
accordance with set
standards within set
timeframe
On-going evaluation of select crops and variety
Evaluation report on crops
Conduct agronomic, drought tolerance and/or postharvest
evaluation on selected crops and introduce varieties
Collect data, analyze results and provide report
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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: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Jamaica 4-H Clubs 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 of clubs
Trained
youth/ club
members
# of trained club
members within agreed
timeframe
25,000 club
members
20,000 club
members 15,000 club
members 15,000 club
members Plan and implement training courses
# of youth trained in
adaptable technologies
within agreed
timeframe and
NCTVET standard
25 trained
tractor
operators
25 trained
tractor
operators &
50 meal
preparation at
NCTVET
standard
25 trained
tractor
operators &
25 meal
preparation
at NCTVET
standard
25 trained
tractor
operators &
25 meal
preparation
at NCTVET
standard
Plan and implement training courses
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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: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Jamaica 4-H Clubs To develop an
agricultural
training
institute.
Improve
existing
training
facility to
include
technological
application
Training
models
# of training models
incorporating
appropriate
technologies within
agreed time frame
3 training
models
3 training
models
Plan and establish models incorporating appropriate
technologies for training of youths
Renovated
Home
Economics
Lab
Home economics
equipped within agreed
timeframe and standard
Renovated
Home
Economic
Lab
Procure items
and equip Lab
to NCTVET
standard
New
Courses
# of new courses
developed within
agreed timeframe and
standard
2 new
courses
2 new
courses 2 new
courses Develop new courses and institute in 4-H Programme
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
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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: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Eastern
Offices
Plan and implement projects
that will utilize the hotel
industry’s wasted cooking oikl
for fuel
Establish
agro-culture
project
To create
entrepreneuria
l and
employment
opportunities
especially for
rural youth
Collaborate
with relevant
Agencies to
train and
fund projects
for youth
Viable
youth-owned
business
ventures
# of youth trained and
engaged in successful
business venture within
agreed timeframe
50 youths
trained in
entrepreneur-
ship
40 youth
engage in
business
venture & 50
more trained
50 more
trained
50 more
trained
Plan and train
selected
youths
Provide
inputs/start-u
for new
business and
training to
select youths
On-going
training and
monitoring
of business
ventures
On-going
training and
monitoring
of business
ventures
# of pilot business
models
1 pilot
business
model
2 pilot
business
models
Leverage grant funding for enterprise development and
establish new projects to be used as business models
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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: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Jamaica 4-H Clubs Employed
youths
# of youths employed
in part time and task
work to develop input
items within the year
50 youths
employed
25 new
youths
employed
25 new
youths
employed
Establish and supervise facilities to produce input items such
as a Hive Body manufacturing plant
To broaden
the appeal of
the 4-H
organization
and promote
agriculture to
young women
and men
Align
Jamaica 4-H
Clubs with
major
training
institutions
both locally
and
international
Canada 4-H
Club
International
Canada join the 4-H
programme within
agreed timeframe
Canadian
4-H
international
cross
cultural
exposure
# of club members
benefiting from cross
cultural exposure
within agreed
timeframe
15 club
members
15 club
members
Identify
potential
partners and
participants
for exchange
Jamaica 4-H Clubs Incorporate
regional
clubs into
International
participants
to 4-H club
# of Caribbean
countries attending 4-H
club events within
8 Caribbean
countries
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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: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
local 4-H
annual prog.
Of activities
events agreed timeframe Invite
international
Clubbites to
participate in
Jamaica 4-H Club
(500)
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
New
Orchards
and
expansion of
existing
agricultural
enterprises
# of new acres of crop,
bee colonies and
livestock projects
established within
agreed time frame
4 acres, 50
colonies,290
livestock
projects
4 acres, 50
colonies, 290
livestock
projects
4 acres, 50
colonies,
290
livestock
projects
4 acres, 50
colonies,
290
livestock
projects Establish new orchards, and rabbit , goat, cattle, poultry and
bee projects
Slaughterho
use
300 sq ft
Slaughterhouse
established within
300 sq ft
Slaughterho
use at Rose
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MINISTRY 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: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
agreed timeframe and
location
Hall
Procure
construction
services
Oversee the
construction
of slaughter-
house
Approve
new
structure
Jamaica 4-H Club Equip all
public
educational
institution
with
technological
ly driven
school
garden
School
gardens
# of school gardens
(SG) established and
maintained within
agreed time frame
25 new
gardens
established
and 200
gardens
maintained
25 new
gardens
established
and 200
gardens
maintained
25 new
gardens
established
and 200
gardens
maintained
25 new
gardens
established
and 100
gardens
maintained
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 student 10%
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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: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Cost: $46.25M
Student
participation
participation in Agri-
shows & events
Promote and invite schools to agricultural shows and events
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PRIORITY PROGRAMMES/PROJECTS/INITIATIVES: Increasing the efficiency, productivity and competiveness of local farmers
Department/Agency 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 Cost Cost Cost Human Resource
Management &
Development
To transfer
technical
knowledge to
farmers and
related
interests in an
effort to
improve
operational
efficiency of
farmers
Develop and
carry- out Group
training session
on relevant
technical
knowledge
2760 Farmer
training
sessions
# of training sessions
held within agreed
timeframe
680 600 700 600
Develop and carry-out farmer training session
Develop and
promote farm
business school
in collaboration
with UWI and
other inter-
agency
partnerships.
13 farm
centres/business
schools
# of schools/centres
established within
agreed time frame
3 schools
established
3 schools
established
4 schools
established
3 schools
established
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2nd Quarter
July – Sept.
3rd Quarter
Oct. – Dec.
4th Quarter
Jan. – Mar.
Cost Cost Cost Cost Develop and
Promote
community
agricultural
entrepreneurship
programmes.
13 farmer
model groups
# of model groups
established within
agreed timeframe
4 model
groups
4 model
groups
2 model
groups
3 model
groups
Provision of technical support to farmer model groups to
facilitate the development of sustainable agricultural
enterprises
Determine and
recommend best
practices to
overcome
production
challenges and
reinforce
extension
messages
60
Demonstration
plots
# of demonstration
plots establisher with
agreed time frame
15 demo plots 20 demo
plots
10 demo
plots
15 demo
plots
Identification
of problems
via field obs.
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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 Cost Cost Cost
Upgrading
staff
competencies
Staff
Certification
programme
Certification of
75 extension
personnel
Extension officers
learn at least 70% of
required lessons
Evaluation
of training
Evaluation
reports
completed
To provide a
forum for the
presentation of
technical papers
and technical
discussions on
agricultural
developmental
issues
Agricultural
Extension
Conference
Presentation of
papers and panel
discussions and the
drafting of position
papers
Conference
held along
feedback and
follow-up from
farmers
To maintain
functional links
with research
oriented
organizations in
order to keep
Technical
Publications –
12
Video
Production - 10
Materials produced
and distributed. 3
Literature
review and
Maintenance
of regular
contacts with
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MAJOR TASKS/TARGETS/COST PER QUARTER
1st Quarter April – June
2nd Quarter
July – Sept.
3rd Quarter
Oct. – Dec.
4th Quarter
Jan. – Mar.
Cost Cost Cost Cost abreast with the
latest
developments in
agriculture, and
to transmit same
to the wider
farming
community
through, the
extension
services, mass
media coverage,
in-house
publications and
video
presentations.
other research
agencies.
Documentation
of best
practises
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PRIORITY PROGRAMMES/PROJECTS/INITIATIVES: Laboratory
Department/Agency 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 Cost Cost Cost Laboratory Facilitate the
diagnosis and
investigation
of animal,
zoonotic and
food-borne
diseases and
providing
back-up test
systems to
support food
hygiene and
proper
sanitation
Establish and
maintain a
competent
National
Veterinary
Laboratory
which meets
internationally
acceptable
standards.
Protocols International
laboratory testing
protocols procured,
obtained and
acquired within
agreed timeframe
Two (2) protocols acquired.
Two (2) protocols acquired.
One (1)
protocols
acquired
One (1)
protocols
acquired
Develop relevant laboratory protocols.
ISO
17025
Laboratory
Accreditation
for select
labs
ISO 17025
Accreditation
acquired for
Microbiology,
Parasitology Residue
and Biochemical
Analyses labs
Scope of
accreditation
determined.
On-going Accreditation process
Conduct internal audits, and proficiency test