Whether it is at the farm production level (on-farm transport) or at dispatch (in the collection area), all those in charge of transporting fresh produce must make sure that the hygiene requirements are met before loading the produce onto the trucks or other means of transportation. Hand washing procedure is…
During all these procedures, neither cartons nor crates nor packing bags touch the soil, and pallets are used in order to prevent the lettuce containers from touching the soil. If bits of packaging material remain in the field, they will get collected and presented for recycling.
Prior to each harvest, a pre-harvest risk assessment is held to make sure that the harvested area is clean and ready and that the harvested lettuces are in good condition in terms of color, odor, shape, and weight. During harvesting phase, the lettuce is handpicked, packed, and placed into clean…
Within the Crop Rotation Procedure, it is recommended to regularly change the type of crops grown in the farmlands since different crops have different nutrients requirements. This will reduce the risk of draining the soil of specific nutrients and also reduce the incidence of pests and diseases.
The results of the assessment are used to determine whether the site is put into crop production. Risks identified during assessment are ranked as low or high risks and corrective actions are taken accordingly. When the need arises, records are maintained to ensure that effective control measures are in place.…
The Land Preparation Procedure outlines the requirements when preparing a land for farming. Only after dividing the land into plots and sectors, the Farm Operations Manager makes sure that the land is cleared, cleaned, plowed, leveled, drains are placed, pipelines for drip irrigation are erected, and sanitary facility is constructed…
