This document outlines the assessment criteria, contents, conditions, methodologies, and assessment methods for performing postharvest operations and monitoring storage pests and diseases. It describes employing postharvest operations based on standard procedures and monitoring equipment use to avoid crop damage. Handling, packaging, storing, and stacking of crops are done according to variety and destination. Pests are identified based on references and logged if found, and reported to authorities. The necessary resources, facilities, equipment, supplies and references to perform these tasks are also listed.
This document outlines the assessment criteria, contents, conditions, methodologies, and assessment methods for performing postharvest operations and monitoring storage pests and diseases. It describes employing postharvest operations based on standard procedures and monitoring equipment use to avoid crop damage. Handling, packaging, storing, and stacking of crops are done according to variety and destination. Pests are identified based on references and logged if found, and reported to authorities. The necessary resources, facilities, equipment, supplies and references to perform these tasks are also listed.
This document outlines the assessment criteria, contents, conditions, methodologies, and assessment methods for performing postharvest operations and monitoring storage pests and diseases. It describes employing postharvest operations based on standard procedures and monitoring equipment use to avoid crop damage. Handling, packaging, storing, and stacking of crops are done according to variety and destination. Pests are identified based on references and logged if found, and reported to authorities. The necessary resources, facilities, equipment, supplies and references to perform these tasks are also listed.
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