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The Sentinella Training Module: Good Agricultural Practice for Farm Assurance, comprises a PowerPoint presentation, a Trainers Manual and a Trainee Manual.

The following slides are taken from the PowerPoint Presentation.

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

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FOOD SAFETY

The farm must take every possible measure to make sure its crops are not exposed to contamination from any source.

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All stages of production should be carefully monitored and documented. From soil preparation ...... and seed treatment

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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 cross contamination 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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It may be that some of the farms output is certified and some is not. It may grow different types of crop such as organic and conventional.

There must be clear written procedures for ensuring these crops are kept apart and clearly identified, both on the farm and for forward despatch to customers.
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FERTILIZER

The farmer should seek expert advice to ensure the correct specification for the particular soil he is treating where possible based on soil analysis.

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qNo use of human sewage q qFully processed before being applied. q qStored in safe area of the farm. q qAwareness of the N-P-K content.

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The use of CPPs should be based on a careful assessment of the nature of the pest infestation and a review of all the protection options available.

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the safe handling of CPPs with particular attention to the safety of operatives, other people, animals and the environment.

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le CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS mp S a All movement of CPPs In and Out of store must be strictly
recorded and there should be detailed records of all applications.

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Fertilisers and pesticides should be stored in an isolated location under lock and key. The products should be kept apart. The store facility should be dry with good ventilation. There should be access to water in case of spillage. There should be written procedures in case of accidents. A First Aid kit should be located in the store.

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le p mIRRIGATION AND FERTIGATION Sa

It is important to be aware of local resources when planning irrigation activity.

The farm should have a written plan for the efficient management of water resources.

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S Irrigation water must come

from an assured, sustainable source.

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WATER SAFETY
Water used for washing produce should be classified as potable.

Comprehensive records should be kept of all irrigation activity including: 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 of each product group.

Appropriate food safety measures Training for harvesters

Field storage time Temperature control Transport

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

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PACKING
There should be detailed written procedures to ensure food safety at all stages of packing , whether in the field or the pack house, to prevent contamination.
In the field protection from: In the pack house protection from:

Animals Foreign bodies Unhygienic practices

Unclean washing water Wrong cleaning agents Foreign bodies Insects and rodents Unhygienic practices
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There should be a written policy to identify: qresponsible staff at all levels; qthe communication routes internally and to customers; qrecord-keeping and follow up action.

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

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IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Farm History IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Impact on the Locality

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Accident Procedures IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS No compromise on Food Safety IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS No compromise on Food Safety IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Farm Management IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Harvesting IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Irrigation IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Harvesting IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Product Identification RISK ASSESSMENT Recall Procedure

IDENITFYING THE HAZARDS Farm Infrastructure IDENITFYING THE HAZARDS Conservation WHEN A HAZARD BECOMES A DANGER

KNOWING YOUR FARM The Farm Map IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Health and Safety IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Machinery IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Training and Hygiene

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Farm History IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Impact on the locality IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Farm infrastructure IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Conservation IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Waste and Pollution RESPONSE TO THE RISK ASSESSMENT

HEALTH AD SAFETY Protective Measures HEALTH AND SAFETY Personal Protection Equipment HEALTH AND SAFETY Hygiene HEALTH AND SAFETY First Aid HEATH AND SAFETY Training HEALTH AND SAFETY Staff Facilities HEALTH AND SAFETY Staff Welfare HEALTH AND SAFETY Visitors HEALTH AND SAFETY Sub-Contractors

THE IMPORTANCE OF RECORDS

SECTION TWO Formulating Farm Policy HEALTH AND SAFETY Staff Safety

HEALTH AND SAFETY Accident Procedures FOOD SAFETY PRE-PLANTING MANAGEMENT NON-CONVENTIONAL CROPS GMO/Organic SEGREGATING PRODUCTS FERTILIZER ORGANIC FERTILIZER CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS Assessing the need CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS Safe Handling CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS Records

PRODUCT STORAGE IRRIGATION AND FERTIGATION WATER SAFETY HARVESTING

POST-HARVEST TREATMENT PACKING RECALL PROCEDURE Detailed Policy HANDLING WASTE

CONSERVATION Energy/Resources

ENERGY CONSERVATION IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Impact on the Locality IDENITFYING THE HAZARDS Farm Infrastructure IDENITFYING THE HAZARDS Conservation WHEN A HAZARD BECOMES A DANGER

IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Accident Procedures IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS No compromise on Food Safety IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS No compromise on Food Safety IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Farm Management IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Harvesting IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Irrigation IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Harvesting IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Product Identification RISK ASSESSMENT Recall Procedure

KNOWING YOUR FARM The Farm Map IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Health and Safety IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Machinery IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS Training and Hygiene