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GENERAL GUIDE
FARM AND SUPPLY CHAIN REQUIREMENTSInteractive Version
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INTRODUCTION
This General Guide aims to assist Certificate Holders with the implementation of the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard by providing clarifications to interpret the requirements and the evidence required for compliance. This Guide is meant to be a supplementary overall guidance developed to support Certificate Holders in their process of implementing the standard. This Guide is not intended to be used as a checklist. Rainforest Alliance Guidance documents are not binding and do not replace the standard and annexes which are binding. This guide is not intended to be a static document. It may be updated based on the experience and further learnings gained during the implementation of the standardThe Guide follows the same set-up as the Standard, displaying each standard requirement on a separate page.
OBJECTIVE
SCOPE
Farm and Supply chain requirements
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CHAPTER 4: FARMING- Soil Fertility & Conservation
general guidance:
annexes AND OTHER REFERENCES
EVIDENCE AND INDICATORS
- The assessment includes (if relevant):
- Areas with an increased risk for erosion, e.g., slopy areas, areas open to strong winds.
- Understanding the soil structure (e.g., if the soils are clay, sandy, loamy).
- Identify soil depth and soil horizons , e.g., if there is a relatively thin layer of topsoil, low content of organic matter.
- Identify areas where the soil is very compact, and where limitations due to flooding and drainage conditions may prevail.
- Moisture and water level in the soil.
- Drainage conditions, meaning identify areas with excessive water that may affect the crop.
- Identification of areas with visual symptoms of nutrient deficiency, e.g., areas with discoloration or premature dying of leaves.
√ Soil assessment.√ Recommendations documented.
requirement x
Please see Guidance document J: Soil Fertility and conservation.
PURPOSE
GUIDANCE ON APPLICABILITY
Mandatory (Core)
The assessment helps producers understand how and where to improve the soil fertility, and include relevant actions in the management plan.
USING THIS GUIDE
Implementation guidance:
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In this section references to related other documents are made. The annexes are binding, the guidance documents are not binding but may assist the certificate holder with the implementation of the requirement.
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The purpose indicates the intentionbehind the requirement.
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The implementation guidance describes what needs to be implemented to comply with the requirement.It also includes clarifications of compliance and when possible, examples to assist Certificate Holders with the implementation of the requirement.It is important to notice that not all the requirements need clarifications or further information, and therefore not for all the requirements there is implementation guidance
The Evidence indicates what needs to be in place to demonstrate compliance with the standard. The indicators show the information that has to be collected on performance and continuous improvement
The requirement is hidden in the icon shown here When an icon is in watermark, e.g. it means the requirement is not applicable to that particular type of Certificate Holder. When relevant, here you find clarification on the applicability of the requirement.
The type of requirement is indicated in different colors Mandatory (Core) Requirement Always has to be complied with Mandatory Improvement L1 To be complied with after the first three years of certification Mandatory Improvement L2 To be complied with after the first six years of certification Mandatory Smart Meter To be measured every year, from the first year of certification Self-selected Requirement Not mandatory at any time, can be chosen at any time
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OVERVIEW OF THE CHAPTERS
CHAPTER 1: MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 2: TRACEABILITY
CHAPTER 3: INCOME AND SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
CHAPTER 4: FARMING
CHAPTER 5: SOCIAL
CHAPTER 6: ENVIRONMENT
Management
Traceability
Shared responsability
Farming
Social
Environment
Units
Management
Traceability
Shared responsability
Farming
Social
Environment
Units
Management1
Traceability
Shared responsability
Farming
Social
Environment
Units
Management1
Traceability
Shared responsability
Farming
Social
Environment
Units
Management1
Traceability
Shared responsability
Farming
Social
Environment
Units
Management1
Traceability
Shared responsability
Farming
Social
Environment
Units
Units
Management1
Traceability
Shared responsability
Farming
Social
Environment