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About This Course
The GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version 6 Smart Implementation & Certification Training: Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) is a comprehensive, competency-based programme designed to equip agricultural professionals, producers, exporters, agribusinesses, and certification teams with the knowledge and practical skills required to implement internationally recognized Good Agricultural Practices and achieve GLOBALG.A.P. certification. As global markets demand greater assurance of food safety, sustainability, environmental stewardship, worker welfare, and product traceability, GLOBALG.A.P. has become the benchmark for responsible primary production. This intensive programme provides practical guidance on farm management systems, Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA), risk assessment, crop protection, water stewardship, soil management, fertilizer use, worker health and safety, biodiversity, harvest and post-harvest handling, traceability, internal auditing, and certification readiness. Through expert-led workshops, field-based case studies, practical assessments, and implementation exercises, participants develop the competence to strengthen regulatory compliance, improve farm productivity, enhance market access, and achieve sustainable agricultural excellence.
What You’ll Learn
- Design, implement, and continually improve GLOBALG.A.P.-compliant Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) management systems that support certification, food safety, sustainability, and market access.
- Apply risk-based agricultural management practices to strengthen food safety, environmental stewardship, worker welfare, product quality, and regulatory compliance throughout primary production.
- Implement effective controls for soil, water, crop protection, fertilizer use, harvest, post-harvest handling, traceability, and farm assurance in accordance with GLOBALG.A.P. requirements.
- Conduct internal inspections, risk assessments, gap analyses, and corrective action programmes to achieve certification readiness and drive continual improvement.
- Prepare farms, producer groups, and agribusinesses for successful GLOBALG.A.P. certification while strengthening operational efficiency, supply chain confidence, and international competitiveness.
Course Curriculum
- Evolution and Business Value of GLOBALG.A.P. Certification
- GLOBALG.A.P. Standards Portfolio and IFA Version 6 Smart
- Scope, Certification Options and Compliance Requirements
- Certification Process, Audit Methodology and Control Points
- Developing a GLOBALG.A.P. Implementation Roadmap
- Leadership and Farm Governance
- Sustainable Agriculture Principles and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
- Farm Policies, Objectives and Operational Planning
- Regulatory Compliance and Customer Requirements
- Farm Performance Monitoring and Continual Improvement
- Designing a GLOBALG.A.P.-Compliant Farm Management System
- Farm Records, Documentation and Digital Record Management
- Farm Risk Assessment and Management Planning
- Internal Inspections and Compliance Monitoring
- Traceability Documentation and Management System Effectiveness
- Good Crop Production Practices
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Responsible Crop Protection Product Application
- Fertilizer and Soil Nutrient Management
- Residue Management and Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) Compliance
- Supplier Approval and Performance Monitoring
- Seed, Planting Material and Nursery Stock Management
- Agricultural Input Procurement and Traceability
- Storage and Safe Handling of Agricultural Inputs
- Inventory Management and Supply Chain Integrity
- Soil Health and Sustainable Land Management
- Water Stewardship and Irrigation Management
- Environmental Protection and Pollution Prevention
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Climate-Smart Agriculture and Resource Efficiency
- Farm Hygiene and Sanitation Programmes
- Hygienic Harvesting Practices
- Post-Harvest Handling and Product Protection
- Storage, Cold Chain and Transportation
- Packaging, Labelling and Produce Quality
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Worker Welfare and Ethical Practices
- PPE and Safe Working Practices
- Competency, Training and Awareness
- Emergency Preparedness and First Aid
- Food Safety Hazards in Primary Production
- Product Identification and Traceability
- Product Recall and Withdrawal
- Product Integrity and Customer Requirements
- Food Safety Verification and Compliance Monitoring
- Conducting Internal GLOBALG.A.P. Inspections
- Risk Assessment and Compliance Evaluation
- Managing Non-Conformities
- Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
- Performance Measurement and Continual Improvement
- Certification Preparation and Gap Assessment
- Audit Planning and Evidence Management
- Auditor Expectations and Farm Inspection Best Practices
- Responding to Audit Findings
- Maintaining Certification and Continuous Compliance
- Comprehensive Farm Gap Assessment
- Farm-Specific GLOBALG.A.P. Implementation Plan
- Mock Certification Audit
- Corrective Action and Improvement Plan Presentation
- Final Competency Assessment and Professional Development
Who Should Attend
- Farmers, farm owners, producer groups, and agribusiness managers seeking GLOBALG.A.P. certification and sustainable agricultural excellence.
- Farm managers, production supervisors, extension officers, and technical advisors responsible for implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
- Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Compliance, Traceability, and Sustainability professionals within primary production and fresh produce value chains.
- Exporters, packhouse managers, cooperatives, supplier quality teams, and organizations supplying domestic and international retail markets.
- Consultants, auditors, trainers, certification coordinators, NGOs, and development practitioners supporting agricultural compliance and certification programmes.
Prerequisites
- This programme is suitable for both new and experienced professionals seeking to implement, manage, audit, or continually improve Good Agricultural Practices and prepare farms or producer groups for GLOBALG.A.P. certification.
- Familiarity with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), sustainable farming, or agricultural compliance is beneficial but not essential.
- Participants should have a basic understanding of agricultural production, farm operations, horticulture, crop production, livestock management, agribusiness, food safety, or quality assurance.
Key Benefits
- Achieve internationally recognized GLOBALG.A.P. certification by implementing robust Good Agricultural Practices aligned with global market requirements.
- Strengthen food safety, product quality, traceability, environmental sustainability, and responsible agricultural production across the farm-to-market value chain.
- Improve compliance with retailer, exporter, regulatory, and certification requirements while enhancing access to domestic and international markets.
- Enhance farm productivity, resource efficiency, worker health and safety, and risk management through science-based agricultural best practices.
- Build resilient, sustainable, and market-driven farming systems that increase customer confidence, business performance, and long-term competitiveness.
Delivery Technique
- Expert-led facilitation integrating GLOBALG.A.P. requirements, international best practices, and practical farm implementation strategies.
- Interactive workshops, field-based case studies, and risk assessment exercises based on real agricultural production systems.
- Practical demonstrations covering farm assurance, traceability, crop management, worker welfare, and environmental stewardship.
- Internal inspection simulations, gap assessments, and certification readiness exercises aligned with GLOBALG.A.P. audit requirements.
- Collaborative group activities, implementation planning, and facilitator coaching to support immediate workplace application and continual improvement.