GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE FOR BIGATING ANI ORGANIC IRRIGATED PALAY PRODUCTION and/or BIGATING ANI ORGANIC DIRECT WET-SEEDED PALAY.
Developed for Victory Global Organic Farming System
by Damaso R. Liwanag, AMP, NCMT - Organic Agri-Business Consultant last April 12, 2012
Developed for Victory Global Organic Farming System
by Damaso R. Liwanag, AMP, NCMT - Organic Agri-Business Consultant last April 12, 2012
The Good Agricultural Practices for BIGATING ANI Organic Irrigated Palay (GAP for Irrigated Palay) is a set of consolidated safety and quality standards formulated for Victory Global Organic Farming System by Damaso Rutaquio Liwanag, Victory Global Unlimited Systems, Inc. Organic Agri-Business Consultant) and covering the production, harvesting and on-farm post-harvest handling and storage of paddy palay. This code of practice takes into account the Philippine GAP for Rice, Philippine GAP for Fruits and Vegetables and the Philippine GAP for Corn which are based on the concept of Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) and quality management principles from farm to table continuum with emphasis on the following six (6) key areas:
a. Farm location;
b. Farm environment;
c. Farm structure and facility maintenance;
d. Farming practices (land preparation, seed material, nutrient management, pest management, weed management, water management, harvest practices, and post-harvest practices);
e. Workers’ health and safety; and
f. Farm management (e.g. farm records, traceability, staff training).
b. Farm environment;
c. Farm structure and facility maintenance;
d. Farming practices (land preparation, seed material, nutrient management, pest management, weed management, water management, harvest practices, and post-harvest practices);
e. Workers’ health and safety; and
f. Farm management (e.g. farm records, traceability, staff training).
Definition
For the purpose of this organic standard, the following definitions apply:
Bund or dike is the embankment to control the flow of water on the rice field.
Fallow period is the rest period of the field to be fruitful in the next cropping season.
Hygiene means good practices indicating conditions and measures for the production processes necessary to achieve a produce that is safe and suitable for consumption.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a system for managing pests that integrates multiple strategies to minimize the use of chemical pesticides, such as encouraging beneficial insects and microorganisms to flourish, good crop hygiene and plant health, regular monitoring of crops for pests, using biological control agents.
Irrigated palay is grown in puddle soil in bunded rice fields with one or more rice cropping each year. Irrigation is the main water source for dry season and is used to supplement rainfall during wet season.
Paddy rice is palay which has retained its husk after threshing.
Pre-harvest Interval is the period that has elapsed between the last application of nutrients and harvest.
Rain-fed lowland palay is grown in bunded fields that are flooded with rainwater for at least part of the cropping season.
Synchronous planting scheme is planting 14 days before and 14 days after the majority of the adjacent irrigation service areas have been planted.
Tillering stage is the period that extends from the appearance of the fourth or fifth leaf (first tiller) until the maximum leaf (tiller) number is reached.
Upland rice is grown on both flat and sloping fields that are not bunded; is prepared and seeded under dry conditions and dependent on rainfall for moisture.
Farm location
The production area and adjoining sites or farms shall be evaluated for their suitability for agricultural land use. It is necessary to obtain a history of prior land use (e.g., sanitary landfill, cemetery, industrial plants, mining, etc.) in order to identify possible potential hazards specifically chemical (heavy metals) and physical hazards (broken glass, plastics, etc). A team of multi-disciplinary evaluators may assist the farmers during the assessment of farm location.
The evaluation of the suitability of the BIGATING ANI farm location shall also include an assessment of the adjoining crops and degree of fertilizer usage.
Production sites situated near highly urbanized areas may not be eligible for certification subject to the assessment of the inspectors.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall provide corresponding preventive or mitigating measures against potential hazards identified (e.g. planting of border plants around the farms near processing plants, filtration pond).
Farm Environment
The production, post-harvest, and storage areas shall be kept clean and tidy at all times. Field sanitation practices shall always be ensured.
The production, post-harvest, and storage areas shall be kept clean and tidy at all times. Field sanitation practices shall always be ensured.
Soil and soil nutrients
Prior to land preparation, soil samples shall be analyzed for pH, organic matter (OM) content, and relevant nutrients (e.g. N, P, K, Zn, and S) for appropriate fertilizer recommendation. Soil analysis shall be done every 3 years and carried-out by BSWM-recognized laboratories, or by using the Soil Test Kit (for pH, N, P, and K).
The soil must be analyzed by BSWM-recognized laboratories for heavy metals (i.e. Pb, Cd, As, Cr, and Hg) every three (3) years and the contents must not exceed the safety limits.
Water
Water source(s) for farm operations must be identified.
An initial analysis of water quality shall be done and thereafter based on the prevalence of perceived hazards/sources of contaminants.
Provide corresponding preventive or mitigating measures against potential hazards (e.g. phyto-remediation or use of plants to remove chemical contaminants/heavy metals in soils).
Farm structure and facility maintenance
Farm structures and facilities such as irrigation pumps, warehouse for the paddy rice, storage room for fertilizer, and other farm supplies and materials including protection shed of farm machineries shall be appropriately designed for their intended purposes. Each of these shall be constructed at a considerable distance from each of the farm structure and in the production area to minimize contamination.
All BIGATING ANI farm structures and facilities shall be kept clean at all times. Farm equipment used in cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest operations of paddy rice shall be attuned and well-maintained for optimal operating conditions.
Sewerage, waste disposal, waste water treatment and drainage systems as appropriate shall be constructed to minimize the risk of contaminating the production areas and water supplies with hazardous chemicals such as pesticides and heavy metals; and biological hazards like pathogens from raw animal manure.
Irrigation water ways shall be maintained to provide effective delivery of water. The farmer shall remove litters, wastes and weeds in the water ways and dispose them properly to prevent blockage.
Animals shall not be allowed into or kept in all cultivated areas where there are standing crops in the production area. Likewise, animal proofing and implementation of adequate organic and natural pest control measures shall also be implemented in storage and packing areas.
Toilet facilities must be provided for farm workers and must be properly cleaned and maintained. These shall not be located close to water sources or in places where these could cause contamination.
Farming practices
Land Preparation
Proper land preparation appropriate to the contour, soil type, and rainfall pattern in the production area for different rice ecosystems shall be observed to ensure healthy and uniform plant growth, improved soil physical condition, and provide effective weed control measures.
For BIGATING ANI irrigated rice production areas, the following shall be ensured:
Land preparation shall ensure that no high and low soil spots are present after final leveling. Fields shall have no visible mounds of soil above the water surface (2-5cm depth) after the final land leveling.
30 days before transplanting – Irrigate and plow the field. Mix 1 kg Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant plus 2 kg crude brown sugar or jaggery into 45-50 gallons potable water. Ferment solution for 12 hours and then further add with 3 liters organic fermented vinegar and 50 ml of 40% ethyl alcohol before applying to the tilled soil to speed up decomposition of all organic matter. This application will also create algae (lablab/lumot) thus deters weed seed from germinating and if snails or slugs consumed these algae it will result to nitrate poisoning. Proceed to making of BIGATING ANI – Humus-rich Plant Growth Stimulant (Natural Biological Fertilizer) using 250 grams Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant and 250ml Full Harvest Root & Leaf Fertilizer.
Dikes and ditches are cleaned and repaired.
Weeds and stubbles shall be plowed under at 10-15 cm deep at 3-4 weeks before transplanting or direct wet seeding.
Harrowing of fields may be done at least twice at one week interval. Sixteen (16) days before transplanting – Irrigate, harrow and rotate the plowed field. Broadcast 20-30 bags BIGATING ANI – Humus-rich Plant Growth Stimulant (Natural Biological Fertilizer) into the field before harrowing. Mix 750 grams Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant plus 4 kg crude brown sugar into 45-50 gallons potable water then store for 12 hours before application. Further add 500ml Full Harvest Root & Leaf Fertilizer to feed soil beneficial bacteria so that these microbes can feed the plant. This application will be beneficial to the land because good microbes will make soil become porous thus resulting to increase water retention capacity by 3-4 times.
For BIGATING ANI Direct Wet-Seeded Palay (DWSP), small canals may be constructed along the dikes surrounding the field and in the middle of the field.
7 days after harvesting, plow the soil then basal applied ¼ kg Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant plus 3 kg crude brown sugar plus 500ml coconut juice plus 50 gallons potable water. Mix ingredients in early morning and store for 10-12 hours before application to plowed soil from 5pm until sunsets. After every two weeks, repeat basal applications for 4 consecutive applications.
30 days before planting, apply by broadcasting 10-15 bags of Natural Biological Fertilizer (Humified Plant Growth Stimulant) into the rice field before turning the plowed soil (rotor). Basal applied 750 grams Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant plus 3 kg crude brown sugar into 50 gallons potable water. Store for 10-12 hours and further add 3 liters organic fermented vinegar then spray directly to the soil after turning up activities.
15 days before planting, 1 kg Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant plus 2 liters molasses plus 150 ml Full Harvest Root & Leaf Fertilizer diluted into 160 liters fresh and potable water. Store for 12 hours then add 1 gallon organic fermented vinegar plus 50ml of 40% Ethyl Alcohol then spray on top of plowed soil with initial irrigation.
1 day before planting, dilute 150 ml Full Harvest Root & Leaf Fertilizer per 160 liters of water and then spray on top of soil to control soil pH.
For BIGATING ANI upland palay production areas that are flat to slightly rolling (<18 p="" slope="">
Field cleaning shall be done at the end of the dry season.
Each BIGATING ANI package/bulk packed produce leaving the farm must be traceable (i.e. tagged with GAP Rice Certification Number, farm/s’ name, date of harvest) to farm/sources.
DAMASO R. LIWANAG, AMP, NCMT
Organic Agri-Business Technical Consultant
Developed for Victory Global Organic Farming System
BIGATING ANI Organic Irrigated Palay Production and BIGATING ANI Organic Direct Wet-Seeded Palay
alhabzar.liwanag@gmail.com
vg.agribusinessmobiletraining@gmail.com
(+63-2) 254 4956 / +63916 283 3182 / +63999 534 2374
Field cleaning shall be done at the end of the dry season.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall plow once at the onset of rainy season or depending on the weed population level and soil type.
Harrowing may be done once or depending upon the status of the soil, that is, if it is already well pulverized, weed free and ready for planting.
Repeated plowing and harrowing may be done to ensure good tilth, uniform soil and fine in texture to promote good plant growth and effective weed control.
For steep hills and >18% slope.
Existing areas that are permanently tilled must be free of weeds and trash before seeding; contour plowing, if applicable and resources are available, may be done.
Planting and seed materials
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall use quality seed varieties adapted in the locality and/or those approved by the National Seed Industry Council (NSIC).
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall record the sources of seed materials including product identity (e.g. company name, lot number, variety, germination percentage, date tested, yield potential and maturity).
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall follow the recommended seed rate per hectare, size of seedbed area, number of seedlings per hill, age of seedlings and appropriate planting distance and seeding rate.
12 days before transplanting – Sow 5 kg inbred or heirloom seeds per hectare using modified dapog (wet-bed method). Cover with mesh screen for a period of three (3) days after sowing to protect germinated seed from predatory birds.
9 days before transplanting – Final leveling and final harrowing of field. Introduce about 5-6 inches depth irrigation. Maintain for 5 days to monitor lump of soil in the process so that it can be fix and thereby deter weed seeds from germinating from that soil lump. Dilute 3 tsp Full Harvest Root & Leaf Fertilizer per knapsack load then spray as fine as a mist directly to the leaves of newly sowed crop from 5:00pm until sunsets.
6 days before transplanting - Dilute 3 tsp Full Harvest Root & Leaf Fertilizer per knapsack load then spray as fine as a mist directly to the leaves of newly sowed crop from 5:00pm until sunsets.
3 days before transplanting - Dilute 3 tsp Full Harvest Root & Leaf Fertilizer per knapsack load then spray as fine as a mist directly to the leaves of newly sowed crop from 5:00pm until sunsets.
0 – 12-day old palay seedlings are transplanted 1 plant per hill at a distance of 30cm X 30cm to achieve prospective target yield of 10% - 35% increase compared to the previous harvest of the variety of planted palay.
Integrated Nutrient Management
The application rate of fertilizer shall be based on any combination of the following: methods of determining soil nutrient deficiency: laboratory analysis, World Fertilizer Use Manual, Minus-One Element Technique (MOET), Leaf Color Chart (LCC), and Rice Crop Manager.
Spraying equipment shall be regularly cleaned and maintained to ensure that the equipment operates at its optimum condition so that right application rates are delivered and unnecessary leakage is avoided.
BIGATING ANI farm personnel involved in the use of organic fertilizers and other agricultural inputs shall wear the prescribed protective clothing and safety gadgets.
As part of land preparation, the BIGATING ANI farmer shall incorporate rice straws, carbonized rice hull, and other organic materials (BIGATING ANI Humus-Rich Plant Growth Stimulant). He shall avoid burning of rice straws. He shall use compost fungus activators to hasten the decomposition of rice straw.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall use only fully decomposed organic materials. Raw and/or slightly decomposed animal manure and other farm waste must be confined in a designated area while undergoing further decomposition. 1 day before transplanting – Dilute 50 ml Full Harvest Root and Leaf Fertilizer per 16 liters water and then drench the prepared soil to control soil pH. A total of 10 knapsack loads per hectare will be used. Apply also this solution to the land bridges or dikes of the paddies to control hatching of snail eggs. Release water and just maintain an average water depth of 3 inches and let it dry.
The BIGATING ANI farmer must ensure that nutrients are sufficient at tillering to early panicle initiation and flowering. Seven (7) days after transplanting – Introduce 3-inch depth irrigation to the newly transplanted palay plant. Maintain the water depth and let it dry. Install BIGATING ANI – Low Cost Insect Light Trap from sunsets until 9:00 in the evening only.
15 days after transplanting – Introduce 3-inch depth irrigation, mix 1 kg Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant plus 2 kg dark brown sugar or jagerry into 45-50 gallons potable water, then store for 10-12 hours before using. For every knapsack load sprayer tank, dilute 50 ml Full Harvest Root and Leaf Fertilizer into 16 liters Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant solution. Root drench or spray directly to the leaves of palay (ipaligo) from 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon until sunset to supply needed nutrients during early vegetative stage. A total of 5-10 knapsack loads per hectare will be used. (Basal & Leaf Feeding Application)
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall observe appropriate method and time of application of the recommended combination and amount of fertilizers based on the results of soil analyses. When applying organic fertilizers, use only commercially produced organic fertilizers approved by BAFS accordingly.
35 days after transplanting - Introduce 3-inch depth irrigation to growing palay plant. For every knapsack load sprayer tank, dilute 50 ml Full Harvest Root and Leaf Fertilizer per 16 liters water. Spray directly to the leaves of palay as fine as a mist from 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon until sunset. A total of 5 knapsack loads per hectare will be used. (Foliar Fertilization)
55-60 days after transplanting - Introduce 6-inch depth irrigation to growing palay plant. For every knapsack load sprayer tank, dilute 100 ml Full Harvest Root and Leaf Fertilizer per 16 liters water. Spray directly to the leaves of palay as fine as a mist from 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon until sunset to supply needed nutrients during productive stage. A total of 5 knapsack loads per hectare will be used. (Foliar Application)
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall keep a complete set of records of fertilizers and fertilizer preparations. Information includes source of fertilizer materials, details of the composting procedures, dates, amounts and methods of applying the fertilizer as well as the person responsible for the application.
For BIGATING ANI Direct Wet-Seeded Palay (DWSP), 5-7 days after planting, dilute 200 ml Full Harvest Root & Leaf Fertilizer per 80 liters of potable water to supply needed nutrition during early vegetative stage of the crop’s life cycle.
15-20 days after planting, dilute 1 kg Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant plus 2 kg crude brown sugar into 160 liters of fresh and potable water. Store for 12 hour then add 3 liters natural fermented vinegar and ¼ kg organic apog (Optional) then spray to the stomata of the leaves of palay as fine as a mist from sunrise until 8am or 5pm until sunset.
30-35 days after planting, dilute 1 kg Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant plus 2 kg crude brown sugar into 160-250 liters of fresh and potable water. Store mixture for 12 hours and root feed spray (paligong dilig) from sunrise until 8am or 5pm until sunset to supply needed nutrition.
40-45 days after planting, dilute 1 kg of Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant plus 2 liters cane molasses plus 150 ml Full Harvest Root & Leaf Fertilizer into160 liters of fresh and potable water. Store mixture for 12 hour and then spray directly to the stomata of the leaves of plant as fine as a mist from sunrise until 8am or 4pm until sunset.
50-55 days after planting, leaf feed spray 150 ml Full Harvest Root & Leaf Fertilizer per 80 liters of fresh and potable water from sunrise until 8am or 4pm until sunset as fine as a mist.
60-65 days after planting, dilute 1 kg Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant plus 2 kg crude brown sugar plus 200 ml Full Harvest Root & Leaf Fertilizer into 160 liters of fresh and potable water. Store the diluted mixture for 12 hours. Further add 3 liters of natural fermented vinegar and ¼ kg organic calcium phosphate or apog (Optional) then spray through foliage to the crop from sunrise until 7am or 5pm until sunset.
Integrated Pest Management
A pest management program shall be put in place taking into account historical data, trends, and current conditions.
2 days before transplanting - Mix 1 kg Full Harvest Microbial Inoculant plus 2 liters cane molasses into 45-50 gallons potable water. Store for 12 hours before application and then further add with 1 gallon organic fermented vinegar and 50 ml of 40% ethyl alcohol so that beneficial microorganism in the soil can convert nitrogenous materials and recycle other elements in the soil into desired nutrient forms. Apply also this mixture into the land bridges or dikes of the paddies in order to eliminate ants, termites as well as soil-borne pests and diseases.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall use varieties that are resistant to major insect pests and diseases prevalent in the locality.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall ensure good land preparation and crop establishment.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall follow synchronous planting scheme after a fallow period.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall plant healthy seedlings and follow good agronomic practices.
25 days after transplanting - Introduce 3-inch depth irrigation to growing palay plant. For every knapsack load sprayer tank filled with water, dilute 50 ml Full Harvest Root and Leaf Fertilizer. Spray directly to the foliage of palay (LEAF FEEDING) as fine as a mist from sunrise until 8:00 o’clock in the morning. A total of 5-10 knapsack loads per hectare will be used. Install BIGATING ANI – Low Cost Insect Light Trap from sunsets until 9:00 in the evening only.
45-50 days after transplanting - Introduce 6-inch depth irrigation to growing palay plant. For every knapsack load sprayer tank, dilute 50 ml Full Harvest Root and Leaf Fertilizer per 16 liters water. Spray directly to the foliage of palay as fine as a mist from sunrise until 8:00 o’clock in the morning or 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon until sunset. A total of 5 knapsack loads per hectare will be used. (Leaf Fertilization). Install BIGATING ANI – Low Cost Insect Light Trap from sunsets until 9:00 in the evening only.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall conserve natural enemies of pests.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall practice varietal and/or crop rotation to minimize build-up of insect pests and diseases. The continuous planting of the same varieties within a piece of land leads to the build-up and resistance of insect pests and diseases.
65-70 days after transplanting - Introduce 6-inch depth irrigation to growing palay plant. For every knapsack load sprayer tank, dilute 100 ml Full Harvest Root and Leaf Fertilizer per 16 liters water. (Fertilization through foliage) Spray directly to the leaves of palay as fine as a mist from sunrise until 8:00 o’clock in the morning or 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon until sunset. A total of 5 knapsack loads per hectare will be used. Install BIGATING ANI – Low Cost Insect Light Trap from sunsets until 9:00 in the evening only.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall conduct regular monitoring of crops; this shall be done to assess the prevalence of pests and for timely farm management actions.
Weed management
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall practice appropriate weed control measures such as proper land preparation, use of weed seed-free palay seed materials, water management, use of healthy seedlings (BIGATING ANI Breeder Seed Selection Process) to provide head-start of rice plant against weeds, manual weeding, off-barring and hilling-up for upland rice and use of appropriate organic and natural weed growth suppressant technologies. Ensure timely and proper tillage operations to provide good head-start of rice plants against weeds.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall practice appropriate weed control measures such as proper land preparation, use of weed seed-free palay seed materials, water management, use of healthy seedlings (BIGATING ANI Breeder Seed Selection Process) to provide head-start of rice plant against weeds, manual weeding, off-barring and hilling-up for upland rice and use of appropriate organic and natural weed growth suppressant technologies. Ensure timely and proper tillage operations to provide good head-start of rice plants against weeds.
Water management
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall maintain the water requirement at different growth stages to avoid moisture stress particularly during flowering up to the maturation stage.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall avoid excessive water or drought stress that could affect the growth and yield of the crop.
Where applicable, the BIGATING ANI farmer shall maintain a 3-5cm water depth every irrigation time from early tillering until 1-2 weeks before crop maturity.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall drain water or stop irrigation 1-2 weeks before harvest.
Other cultural management practices
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall follow other recommended cultural practices of rice including maintenance of the recommended row and plant spacing to avoid overcrowding.
The recommended seeding rate of 3-5 kg/ha Registered Seeds/Certified Seeds for heirloom and inbred varieties and 5 kg/ha for hybrid varieties.
Replanting of missing hills within 5-7 days after transplanting (DAT)
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall conduct regular monitoring at all crop stages and provide appropriate measures to address problems that may arise.
Harvesting practices
Harvesting shall be done when 80-85% of the paddy rice grains are golden yellow for shattering varieties. For non-shattering varieties, ripening can be extended up to 90%.
Harvesting shall be completed in the shortest time possible especially during the rainy season. Care shall be exerted to prevent damage and contamination of paddy rice with soil.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall use functional, clean, and well-maintained machines for harvesting and post-harvesting operations.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall sort out paddy rice that shows visible signs and symptoms of insect or microbial damage.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall thresh paddy rice right after harvesting or one day after harvest.
Post harvesting Practices
Hauling and piling
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall haul newly harvested paddy rice immediately after harvest. Hauling facilities to be used for collecting and transporting the harvested paddy rice from the farm shall be clean and dry.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall haul newly harvested paddy rice immediately after harvest. Hauling facilities to be used for collecting and transporting the harvested paddy rice from the farm shall be clean and dry.
Drying
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall immediately dry the paddy rice to reduce the moisture content (MC) to 14% and below1 after harvest; use prescribed methods of drying to minimize if not avoid grain deterioration, molds and fungi attack, and other pest infestations.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall immediately dry the paddy rice to reduce the moisture content (MC) to 14% and below1 after harvest; use prescribed methods of drying to minimize if not avoid grain deterioration, molds and fungi attack, and other pest infestations.
Drying of paddy rice in highways/roads is prohibited to minimize contamination and grain damage. Mechanical drying is recommended in drying the grains.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall use clean and appropriate sacks and containers for the dried paddy rice grain. Do not use sacks previously used for feeds and other chemically contaminated containers.
Transport
The paddy rice grains shall be moved to a suitable storage or processing area immediately after drying.
Paddy rice to be transported shall be properly stacked inside the transport vehicle and covered with any protective material to avoid grain moisture accumulation and pest infestations.
Storage
The storage containers, warehouse or silos shall be properly designed to meet the following minimum requirements:
The storage containers, warehouse or silos shall be properly designed to meet the following minimum requirements:
a) prevent re-wetting of dry paddy rice grains;
b) prevent entry of birds and rodents;
c) provide good ventilation to the stored paddy rice; and
d) maintain the recommended moisture content (14% maximum ) of the paddy rice grain.
During storage, follow the first-in first-out (FIFO) principle.
Workers’ health and safety
BIGATING ANI Farm workers and/or personnel who will be involved in production and post-production activities shall wear appropriate clothing and protective gadgets (e.g. cap, mask, gloves, boots, etc.).
BIGATING ANI Farm workers shall be trained and shall follow the recommended personal hygienic and sanitary practices.
BIGATING ANI Employers/farm owners shall follow the regulatory requirements set by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Wage Board for the payment of wages and employment of children.
Farm management/ Farm records
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall identify or designate a person in-charge of dealing with matters associated with GAP on Rice certification.
All farm records required under the GAP Rice certification must be updated.
Updated records must be kept for up to two years. New farms applied for certification must have farm records of at least 1 cropping season (immediately preceding the date of application) which shall be presented during audit.
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall keep copies of laboratory analyses and other certificates that may help establish compliance with good agricultural practices.
Traceability
Each BIGATING ANI package/bulk packed produce leaving the farm must be traceable (i.e. tagged with GAP Rice Certification Number, farm/s’ name, date of harvest) to farm/sources.
Records of lot or batch numbers must be maintained for all produce leaving the farm.
Staff Records and Training
The BIGATING ANI farmer shall maintain complete personnel and health records of all BIGATING ANI farm workers.
BIGATING ANI Staff training records must be maintained and shall be available during audit.
Organic Agri-Business Technical Consultant
Developed for Victory Global Organic Farming System
BIGATING ANI Organic Irrigated Palay Production and BIGATING ANI Organic Direct Wet-Seeded Palay
alhabzar.liwanag@gmail.com
vg.agribusinessmobiletraining@gmail.com
(+63-2) 254 4956 / +63916 283 3182 / +63999 534 2374
