. The country is currently committing approximately 4% of its GDP to agriculture. Therefore, when will the country be in alignment with the Maputo declaration, which commits 10% of the government's budget towards support in the agricultural sector? . The lack of capacity within the Department resulting in the high allocation to consultants in the Department's budget. . The extent of post-settlement support particularly to land reform and restitution claimants as well as emerging farmers. . The lack of alignment between the Department and the Land Bank in respect of Micro Agricultural Financial Institutions of South Africa (MAFISA) funding, and skewed interest rates.