SOIL, WATER AND CROP MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

• The cultivation methods adopted make sustainable use of soil and water resources;
• fertilizer policy maximizes the use of organic manures and avoids mineral contamination of soil or water supplies;
• Irrigation system is based on sustainable use of groundwater, rivers or retained rainfall, and does not result in soil erosion, leaching of nutrients, soil or water contamination or drainage difficulties;
• Integrated pest management techniques are used, which maximize reliance on cultural and biological methods of weed, pest and disease control;
• Any agrochemicals used are approved by national and international legislation and are applied using industry recommended techniques;
• Surplus agrochemicals and used containers are stored or disposed of in ways that protect soil, water and biological habitats;
• Crop residues are used or disposed of in ways that strengthen natural habitats.

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