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: .SentinellaTraining Module Farm Assurance for Good Agricultural Practice Ver 1 11

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The Sentinella Training Module:

Good Agricultural Practice for Farm Assurance,comprises a PowerPoint presentation, a TrainersManual and a Trainee Manual.

The following slides are taken from the PowerPointPresentation.

The final slides give a full list of the topics covered inthe presentation.

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FOOD SAFETY

The farm must take every possible measure to make sureits crops are not exposed to contamination from anysource.


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PRODUCT MANAGEMENTPRODUCT MANAGEMENT

All stages of production should be carefully monitored anddocumented.

From soil preparation ...... and seed treatment


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NON-CONVENTIONAL CROPSNON-CONVENTIONAL CROPS


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If the farm is growing GMO or Organic crops there should be written

procedures on how these should be handled to avoid crosscontamination with other, conventional crops.

There should also be written procedures for ensuring all relevant parties

are advised of the special nature of these crops.


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SEGREGATING PRODUCTSSEGREGATING PRODUCTS


It may be that some ofthe farms output iscertified and some isnot.

It may grow different typesof crop such as organicand conventional.

There must be clear written procedures for ensuring thesecrops are kept apart and clearly identified, both on the farmand for forward despatch to customers.

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FERTILIZERThe farmer should seek expert advice to ensure the correct

specification for the particular soil he is treating wherepossible based on soil analysis.

All applications of fertilizer should be carefully documented.


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ORGANIC FERTILIZER

qNo use ofhuman sewage

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qFully processedbefore beingapplied.

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qStored in safearea of the farm.

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qAwareness of the

N-P-K content.


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CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTSCROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS

The use of CPPsshould be basedon a carefulassessment of

the nature of thepest infestationand a review ofall the protectionoptionsavailable.


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CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTSCROP PROTECTION PRODUCTSThere should be detailed written procedures covering all aspects ofthe safe handling of CPPs with particular attention to the safety ofoperatives, other people, animals and the environment.


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CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTSCROP PROTECTION PRODUCTSAll movement of CPPs In and Out of store must be strictlyrecorded and there should be detailed records of allapplications.


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PRODUCT STORAGEPRODUCT STORAGE

Fertilisers and pesticidesshould be stored in anisolated location under lockand key.

The products should be keptapart.

The store facility should bedry with good ventilation.

There should be access towater in case of spillage.

There should be writtenprocedures in case ofaccidents.

A First Aid kit should belocated in the store.


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IRRIGATION AND FERTIGATION

It is important to be

aware of local resourceswhen planning irrigationactivity.

The farm should have a

written plan for the efficientmanagement of waterresources.


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WATER SAFETYIrrigation water must come

from an assured,sustainable source.

Water used for washing

produce should be classifiedas potable.

Comprehensive records should be kept of all irrigation activityincluding: location, method of application, crop, stage of growth,fertigation data.


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HARVESTING

There should be a written policy on the harvesting techniques ofeach product group.

Appropriate food safetymeasures

Training for harvesters

Field storagetime

Temperaturecontrol

Transport


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POST-HARVEST TREATMENT

Any post-harvest treatment to produce must be in strictcompliance with product label instructions.


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PACKINGThere should be detailed written procedures to ensure food

safety at all stages of packing , whether in the field or the packhouse, to prevent contamination.

In the field protection from:

AnimalsForeign bodiesUnhygienic practices

In the pack house protection from:

Unclean washing waterWrong cleaning agentsForeign bodiesInsects and rodentsUnhygienic practices



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RECALL PROCEDURE


There should be awritten policy toidentify:

qresponsible staff

at all levels;qthe communicationroutes internallyand to customers;

qrecord-keepingand follow upaction.

Documented trials of the procedures should be carried out every year.

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IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSFarm History

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSAccident Procedures

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSImpact on the Locality

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSNo compromise on Food Safety

IDENITFYING THE HAZARDSFarm Infrastructure IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSNo compromise on Food Safety

IDENITFYING THE HAZARDSConservation

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSFarm Management

WHEN A HAZARD BECOMES A DANGER IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSHarvesting

KNOWING YOUR FARMThe Farm Map

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSIrrigation

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSHealth and Safety

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSHarvesting

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSMachinery

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSProduct Identification

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSTraining and Hygiene

RISK ASSESSMENTRecall Procedure


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IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSFarm History

HEALTH AD SAFETYProtective Measures

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSImpact on the locality

HEALTH AND SAFETYPersonal Protection Equipment

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSFarm infrastructure

HEALTH AND SAFETYHygiene

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSConservation

HEALTH AND SAFETYFirst Aid

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSWaste and Pollution

HEATH AND SAFETYTraining

RESPONSE TO THE RISK ASSESSMENT HEALTH AND SAFETYStaff Facilities

THE IMPORTANCE OF RECORDS HEALTH AND SAFETYStaff Welfare

SECTION TWOFormulating Farm Policy

HEALTH AND SAFETYVisitors

HEALTH AND SAFETYStaff Safety

HEALTH AND SAFETYSub-Contractors


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HEALTH AND SAFETYAccident Procedures

PRODUCT STORAGE

FOOD SAFETY IRRIGATION AND FERTIGATION

PRE-PLANTING MANAGEMENT WATER SAFETY

NON-CONVENTIONAL CROPSGMO/Organic

HARVESTING

SEGREGATING PRODUCTS POST-HARVEST TREATMENT

FERTILIZER PACKING

ORGANIC FERTILIZER RECALL PROCEDURE

Detailed Policy

CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTSAssessing the need

HANDLING WASTE

CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTSSafe Handling

CONSERVATIONEnergy/Resources

CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTSRecords


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ENERGY CONSERVATION IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSAccident Procedures

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSImpact on the Locality

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSNo compromise on Food Safety

IDENITFYING THE HAZARDSFarm Infrastructure IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSNo compromise on Food Safety

IDENITFYING THE HAZARDSConservation

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSFarm Management

WHEN A HAZARD BECOMES A DANGER IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSHarvesting

KNOWING YOUR FARMThe Farm Map

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSIrrigation

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSHealth and Safety

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSHarvesting

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSMachinery

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSProduct Identification

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDSTraining and Hygiene

RISK ASSESSMENTRecall Procedure

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