GAP Certification

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GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE

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GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE(GAP)

The application of existing knowledge to the sustainable use of the natural resource base for the production of safe, healthy food and non-food agricultural products in a sustain manner, while maintaining economic viability and social stability, is the concept of Good Agricultural Practices.

The GAP depict the standards of good agriculture within ten areas of resource issues and activities. This structure is intended to serve as a foundation for developing precise management recommendations for particular farming systems as well as integrated production systems within specific Agro-ecosystems.

1-SOIL

The physical and chemical structure of the soil, as well as its biological activity, are critical to sustaining agricultural output and, in their complexities, govern soil fertility. Soil management must preserve and increase soil fertility by limiting soil, nutrient, and agrochemical losses due to erosion, runoff, and leaching into surface or ground water.

2-WATER

Agricultural land use has a significant amount of responsibility for the quantitative and qualitative management of water reserves.

3-CROP AND FODDER PRODUCTION

Individual annual and perennial crops, cultivars, and varieties are chosen for their adaptability to the location as well as their function in crop rotation for soil fertility, pests and diseases, accessible inputs, and local consumer and market demands.

4-CROP PROTECTION

Crop health is critical for successful farming in terms of both production and product quality. This necessitates long-term risk management measures such as the use of disease- and pest-resistant crops, crop and pasture rotations, disease breaks for sensitive crops, and the use of agrochemicals to control weeds, pests, and diseases in accordance with Integrated Pest Management principles.

5-ANIMAL PRODUCTION

To promote animal comfort and production, livestock require appropriate room, feed, and water.

6-ANIMAL HEALTH

Successful animal production requires attention to health. The health of livestock is maintained by proper management and housing, by preventive treatments such as vaccination and by regular inspection, identification, and treatment of ailments, using veterinary advice as required.

7-ANIMAL WELFARE

Farm animals are sentient beings, and as such, their well-being must be taken into account. Good animal wellbeing is defined as freedom from hunger and thirst, discomfort, pain, damage, or sickness, the ability to express natural behavior, and freedom from fear and anxiety.

8-HARVEST AND ON-FARM PROCESSING AND STORAGE

Product quality is determined through the use of recognized practices for collecting, storing, and, when applicable, processing agricultural goods.

9-ENERGY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

Farms require gas to power machinery used in cultural activities, processing, and transportation. The goal is to complete activities on time, eliminate the drudgery of human labour, enhance efficiency, diversify energy sources, and reduce energy consumption.

10-HUMAN WELFARE, HEALTH, AND SAFETY

To be sustainable, farming must be economically feasible. It is critical to the social and economic well-being of farmers, agricultural workers, and their communities. For people involved in farming activities, health and safety are also major issues. At all times, extreme caution and diligence are essential.

BENEFIT OF GAP CERTIFICATION FROM ACS CANADA

Prove that your farm process and traceability system is properly designed and implemented,

Prove that your GAP system poses no risk to products and the end consumer,

Prove that your GAP system operates internationally and is just as reliable,

Reassure downstream companies and food and agricultural inspection agencies.

Compliance with food and agricultural law,

Improve food safety in production and distribution,

Increase business awareness of risks,

Food safety hazards and critical control points is increased consumer confidence, supports business leadership through the direction of resources to safety-critical elements of the process,

Reduction in complaints by reduced risk of negative publicity and improved responsiveness to problems through devised corrective action.

Training at ACS Canada

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ACS employs accelerated learning methods to ensure a comprehensive grasp of all certificates. Our approach involves contextualizing your learning through a wide array of options, including classroom instruction, workshops, as well as interactive and online sessions.

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