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Book (stand-alone)A Scheme and Training Manual on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Fruits and Vegetables
Volume 2 Training manual
2016Also available in:
No results found.Food safety begins right from the stage of the farm. It is therefore important to follow Good Agricultural Practices at the farm level. Many countries do not have GAP standards or the institutional infrastructure for supporting the same in terms of their implementation, certification and accreditation infrastructure. This publication supports countries to establish an infrastructure in terms of standards, certification processes and accreditation systems in line with international standards and practices to facilitate regional and global trade. -
ProjectDevelopment of Standards and Scheme for Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) Implementation and Certification based on ASEAN Gap - TCP/CMB/3608 2020
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No results found.Due to the growing demand for higher quality and safer food products by consumers, it has become more common for both importing countries and domestic buyers to require certification for the use of good agricultural practices (GAP) in food production and distribution. As such, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries have a common GAP framework for the production, harvesting and postharvest handling of fresh fruits and vegetables (ASEAN GAP). The ASEAN GAP aim to prevent or minimize hazards associated with (i) food safety, (ii) environmental impacts, (iii) worker health, safety and welfare and (iv) produce quality. Several ASEAN countries have developed voluntary GAP standards or follow standards that are modelled on the ASEAN GAP. In Cambodia, however, there is an urgent need to develop and implement national GAP in order to comply with international requirements and bolster trade, particularly within the ASEAN free trade area. Food safety standards in Cambodia have largely focused on end products and are often not considered mandatory. However, stakeholders in Cambodia’s agriculture sector have recognized that in order to compete with other ASEAN countries and benefit from access to the common market area, GAP need to be better incorporated into all farming activities. The development and implementation of Cambodia’s GAP (CamGAP) will create a demand for reliable, high-quality inputs, increase the value of farms and develop the skills of farmers. Ultimately, the formulation of CamGAP will draw upon concepts in the ASEAN GAP, which were formulated based on international regulatory frameworks, including those of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), Codex Alimentarius Commission and World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Given the challenges being faced in Cambodia, this project was designed to institute CamGAP for horticultural produce and operationalize the associated national certification and accreditation systems. This, in the long term, is expected to promote the optimization of farming resources, as well as access to market opportunities for producers. -
Book (stand-alone)Training manual – Good agricultural practices (GAP) guidelines
Volumes 1 and 2
2022Also available in:
Food safety is of immense importance and has been a major concern of the consumers, more than its nutritive value and quality. The global trade in food commodities has further necessitated compliance to food safety, hygiene and environmental sustainability. Food commodities produced through climate-smart ways in terms of compliance to good agricultural and environmentally sustainable standards can enhance produce/product competitiveness in the national and international markets. Moreover, food safety is integral to the food and nutrition security of the local population. Capacity building of relevant stakeholders, including GAPs farmers is imperative for the promotion of GAPs at farmers’ field level. The current training manual comprises of two volumes, volume one presents general GAP guidelines for food safety, product quality, environmental management and workers safety, hygiene and welfare in line with Myanmar and ASEAN GAP key criteria and compliance standards, while volume two focuses on target crops specific Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs) at pre and post-harvest stages including processing, packing/packaging. Additional resources on GAPs standards, especially FAO GAP schemes for fruits and vegetables were also consulted with relevant practices included in the manual.
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