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ProjectSupport for Development of Organic Farming Systems & Agro-Ecotourism for Small Farmers Communities in the Southern Mekong River Provinces - TCP/VIE/3703 2023
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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetGood Agricultural Practices for Bananas 2017Global G.A.P is a global standard aiming to ensure the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices in primary production. The fundamental objective of Global G.A.P is to promote safe and sustainable agricultural production worldwide, setting voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products. It addresses issues such as food safety, environmental protection, safety, health and welfare of workers, and traceability. In 2014 Global G.A.P reported more than 139,000 certified produc ers in more than 118 countries, and more than 1600 auditors and inspectors working for 141 accredited certifiers . In the banana production case, the standard for fruits and vegetables is applied. This covers all stages of production, including pre-harvest, soil management and applications of plant protection products as well as the processes of post-harvest, packaging and storage. Under the standard of fruits and vegetables, in 2016, Global G.A.P reported more than 160,000 certified producers in 124 countries . In 2011, the area (ha) of certified bananas represented 9% of the total certified area across all open field crops, and approximately 6% of the total number of certified producers.
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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetVoluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) for bananas 2017Rainforest Alliance certification is granted to farms that comply with the environmental and social standards of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), an international coalition of conservation groups supporting the adoption of positive agricultural practices . The certification system aims to encourage farmers to grow crops sustainably by defining a framework of practices for sustainable agriculture (the SAN standards ), training and supporting producers to implement these practices, and c ertifying the producers who meet them.
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