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... Operation – Post-Harvesting Good postharvest handling maintains produce quality. 1. Produce destined for marketing should be as free as possible from skin breaks, bruises, spots, rots, decay, and other deterioration. 2. Farmers should keep harvested produce and loaded vehicles in the shade to minimize...

... field to the time it reaches the consumer. 2. A well-documented traceability system facilitates the withdrawal of contaminated produce, thereby enhancing public food safety, and helps farmers track down problems and limit the impact in the event of unwanted contamination or a new plant pest/disease...

... – Harvesting Produce quality and food safety are prime concerns. 1. Produce should be harvested at the right stage of maturity ensuring the best taste and quality. 2. Farmers must strictly observe the withholding period or pre-harvest interval specified on the pesticide label to avoid harvested produce tainted...

..., take appropriate control/mitigation measures, and monitor the effective- ness of such measures. 1. Farmers should look for varieties which are pest and disease resistant, heat resistant and GM-free. 2. Farmers should buy from a reliable/ reputable source which sells high quality, pest and disease free...

... – Soil Management Soil is the capital reserve of every farm. 1. Good soil management ensures long-term fertility of soil, and boosts farm yield and income. 2. Protecting soil from erosion due to wind, water and tillage is the first step toward sustainable agriculture. Application of mulches, crop...

...), thus increasing profitability. 2.Good record keeping is also essential for third-party audit or certification. 3. A good farm record system should: ● provide necessary, accurate and updated information; ● be legible, readily accessible and user-friendly; and ● be flexible enough to provide information...

... measures, and monitor the effectiveness of such measures. 1. Farmers should look for varieties which are pest and disease resistant, heat resistant and GM-free. 2. Farmers should buy from a reliable/reputable source which sells high quality, pest and disease free seeds/seedlings. Certified seeds or...

... measures, and monitor the effectiveness of such measures. 1. No unattended children should be allowed in the farm. 2. Farm buildings and fixtures should be checked regularly and maintained structurally safe. 3. Farm machinery, equipment and tools should be well calibrated and maintained. Farm workers...

... – Irrigation Sustainable irrigation reduces cost, conserves water and protects the environment. 1. Farmers should apply water efficiently, and schedule irrigation according to soil water availability and crop needs. 2. Excessive irrigation should be avoided as it may cause soil erosion by run-off and leaching...

... – Soil Management Soil is the capital reserve of every farm. 1. Good soil management ensures long-term fertility of soil, and boosts farm yield and income. 2. Protecting soil from erosion due to wind, water and tillage is the first step toward sustainable agriculture. Application of mulches, crop...