This purpose of this programme is to manage the risks associated with animal diseases, plant pests, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and registration of products used in agriculture; to promote food safety and to create an enabling environment for increased and sustainable agricultural production. The programme's budget for 2010/11 was R610.2 million while R891.9 million is budgeted for 2011/12. This programme's budget showed an increase of 39.5% in real terms.