PRESENTATION #5 OUTPUTS 1.2 & 3.2: NORTHERN CAPE HUB, R&D AND SUPPORT TO CULTIVATION
GEF Full-Sized Project (FSP): Development of value chains for products derived from genetic resources OUTPUTS 1.2 & 3.2: Bioprospecting R R&D H Hub ( (Node) ( (Northern C Cape) GEF PROJECT PREPARATION GRANT (PPG) PHASE STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP, PRETORIA, 26 APRIL 2016
OUTPUTS 1.2 & 3.2: Bioprospecting R R&D H Hub ( (Node) ( (Northern C Cape)
The site… Upington (Northern Cape) • Strategically central (Hub) to various community projects • Supporting infrastructure • Support services • Market access • Experimental Farm: • Ideal anchor • Infrastructure • Future replication of Hub: AgriHub sites
The species… Primary: Devil’s Claw ( Harpagophytum procumbens ) • Secondary root tubers harvested, dried and extracted • for harpagoside (1.2%), an anti-inflammatory substance Used for centuries by Khoisan to treat diverse health • disorders (fever, diabetes, hypertension, blood related diseases) Secondary (“cash crop”) species are Kanna (or • Kougoed, Sceletium tortuosum ) and Cancer Bush ( Sutherlandia frutescens ) Other species options also available (Elands Boontjie • ( Elephantorrhiza elephantina ), Tsamma ( Citrullus lanatus ), Kooigoed ( Helichrysum petiolare ); Bulbine ( Bulbine frutesence ) and Kraalbos ( Galenia africana )
Business-As-Usual (BAU)…the R&D challenges Several R&D challenges exist w.r.t. Devil’s Claw production in the Upington region: No reliable supply of sufficient quantities of high quality product to existing niche • markets (Namibia and Botswana supplies +- 90% of global product) Projects typically in remote areas, with little or no technical support • Cultivation do exist but is limited, mostly wild harvesting • The average performance and execution of quality control and processing are inadequate • Community projects are in dire need of formalised support in the form of cultivation • material, knowhow, and technology and market access. Of particular importance is the application of traceability protocols, phyto-sanitary • processes and clinical trials to support product development and branding.
Output 1.2: Strategic focus for GEF support Support community projects through: Establ blish and m d mana nage a B Bioprospe pecting R&D H Hub ( b (Node de) Implemented by ARC • The GEF funding would be used to establish a Northern Cape Bioprospecting R&D • Hub at the secure premises of Die Eiland Experimental Farm of DAFF A modern nursery for propagation of Devil’s Claw and related plants species • A staff of 4 people, employed by the ARC, backed up by ARC Pretoria • Develop an R&D Plan; propagate Devil’s Claw and related seedlings for sale/supply • for community project cultivation; provide know-how (action R&D outputs) to communities (cultivation, harvesting plans, traceability systems, quality control, phyto-sanitary systems); agro-processing support services (especially with respect to product development and quality control); supply material for clinical trials
Output 1.2: Activities for GEF support ARC appoints contract staff o Obtain the requisite permits and authorizations for the establishment, of the Hub o Establish a Bioprospecting R&D Hub at Upington in the Northern Cape o Develop a 4-year research plan for a priority set of species including Devil’s Claw and o at least one complimentary species that could be cultivated in conjunction with Devil’s Claw on community projects Implement the 4-year research plan o Develop best practices (BPs) for cultivation and harvesting planning (testing o approaches, techniques and methodologies) for each species Develop best practices (BPs) for grading, traceability, quality control and phyto- o sanitary systems for product application each species
Output 1.2: Activities for GEF support Develop best practices (BPs) for agro-processing support and quality control for o product application each species Establish a simple marketing support plan, including a suitable website presence with o a view to establish market linkages Develop a production potential plan for the Northern Cape, with production indicators o Design a support service to community projects through which the various BP’s will be o transferred at a regular basis Monitor production o Produce seedlings for sale/supply to community projects o Develop a cooperative model and funding applications for co-financing support for o growth, sustainability and replication of the Hub for roll-out in the rest of the province
Output 3.2: Activities for GEF support Design a support service to community projects through which the various BP’s will be o transferred at a regular basis Appoint an extension officer to perform necessary training and support services o Monitor production and evaluate R&D and other support requirements o Pro-actively network with relevant State entities, NGOs, academic institutions, o AgriHub initiative(s)
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Output 1.2 & 3.2 - GEF indicative budget # Item Cost estimate (US$) Notes 1 Site Supervisor and Research Manager 220,000 Full-time OC @ US$55,000 /annum for four years 2 Researcher 180,000 Full-time OC @ US$45,000 /annum for four years 3 Research technician 100,000 Full-time OC @ US$25,000 /annum for four years 150,000 Shadenet structure, mistbed, temperature-controlled tunnel, hardening off 4 Infrastructure facility, irrigation system. 5 Technical Support 50,000 Ad hoc project expenditure and consumables, seedling production. 6 Professional Support 90,000 Research support 7 Project vehicles 70,000 1 bakkie, 1 tractor (purchase, fuel, maintenance, etc) 8 Implements and tools 10,000 9 Local Labour 30,000 4 years operation TOTAL 900,000 # Item Cost estimate (US$) Notes 1 Extension Officer 150,000 Part-time OC @ US$50,000 /annum for four years 100,000 2 Running costs 50,000 50,000 Travelling, accommodation, and other expenses 150,000 TOTAL 200,000
Outputs 1.2 & 3.2: Implementation arrangements o Beneficiary = Existing and new community projects, through the operations of the Hub o Direct implementation of Output = ARC
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