| 1. |
Timely
harvesting |
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picking
the crop at exactly the stage of development the market demands |
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ensuring that the minimum interval has elapsed since the last agrochemical
application |
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| 2. |
Effective
sorting and packing |
| . |
use of hygienic methods of picking, grading and packing |
| . |
streamlined procedures for delivering the product in prime condition |
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| 3. |
Adding
value close to the farm |
| . |
trimming and combining products in 'pre-packs' where market opportunity
exists |
| . |
maximizing the value added close to the farm so that most of it returns
to the growers |
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| 4. |
Timely
collection |
| . |
early
and regular collection from field packhouse to cold store to prevent
deterioration |
| . |
clear handover point at which ownership of the crop transfers from
grower to buyer |
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| 5. |
Transparent
payment procedures |
| . |
clear
accounting system showing price paid and explaining deductions |
| . |
prompt payment of farmer's dues |
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