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... – 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...

... Management – Record Keeping Good record keeping is essential to successful farm management. 1. Accurate financial and production records will help farmers analyze performance of farm operation and make necessary adjustment to operate more efficiently (e.g. more efficient use of fertilizers and pesticides...

... Management – Traceability Traceability is essential for identifying food safety problems at source. 1. Traceability is the ability to maintain an unbroken record of a crop as it moves through the agricultural production and distribution system. This covers everything from the time a crop is planted in the...

... Management – Record Keeping Good record keeping is essential to successful farm management. 1. Accurate financial and production records will help farmers analyze performance of farm operation and make necessary adjustment to operate more efficiently (e.g. more efficient use of fertilizers and pesticides...

... 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...

... Management – Traceability Traceability is essential for identifying food safety problems at source. 1. Traceability is the ability to maintain an unbroken record of a crop as it moves through the agricultural production and distribution system. This covers everything from the time a crop is planted in the...

... – 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...

... – 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...