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Ecosystem Conservation
Farmers promote the conservation and recuperation of ecosystems on and near the farm.
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Wildlife Conservation
Concrete and constant measures are taken to protect biodiversity, especially threatened and endangered species and their habitats.
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Fair Treatment and Good Conditions for Workers
Agriculture should improve the well-being and standards of living for farmers, workers and their families.
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Community Relations
Farms must be "good neighbors"; to nearby communities, and positive forces for economic and social development.
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Integrated crop management
Farmers must employ Integrated Pest Management and strictly control the use of any agrochemicals to protect the health and safety of workers, communities and the environment.
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Complete, integrated management of wastes
Farmers must have a waste management plan to reduce, reuse and recycle whenever possible and properly manage all wastes.
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Conservation of water resources
All pollution and contamination must be controlled, and waterways must be protected with vegetative barriers.
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Soil Conservation
Erosion must be controlled, and soil health and fertility should be maintained and enriched where possible.
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Planning and Monitoring
Agriculture activities should be planned, monitored and evaluated, considering economic, social and environmental aspects and demonstrate compliance with the law and the certification standards. Planning and monitoring are essential to efficacious farm management, profitable production, crop quality and continual improvement.
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