Good agricultural-practices-GAPs by Md. Abdul Momin Sheikhmsheikh14
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP): Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are practices that
ensure environmental, economical & social
sustainability for on-farm practices (and post
production practices) resulting in safe and quality food
and non-food agricultural products. -FAO
Meat preservation technologies in Kenya’s pastoral areas with potential for m...ILRI
Presented by Josphat Gichure, Catherine Kunyanga, Pius Mathi and Jasper Imungi at the Conference on Policies for Competitive Smallholder Livestock Production, Gaborone, Botswana, 4-6 March 2015
Good agricultural-practices-GAPs by Md. Abdul Momin Sheikhmsheikh14
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP): Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are practices that
ensure environmental, economical & social
sustainability for on-farm practices (and post
production practices) resulting in safe and quality food
and non-food agricultural products. -FAO
Meat preservation technologies in Kenya’s pastoral areas with potential for m...ILRI
Presented by Josphat Gichure, Catherine Kunyanga, Pius Mathi and Jasper Imungi at the Conference on Policies for Competitive Smallholder Livestock Production, Gaborone, Botswana, 4-6 March 2015
Organic Trends indicate the continuously growth of the organic market. However, many ask, how to get organic certification, which is the organic procedure. These questions can be answered with this presentation. For more detailed information contact me at ip@a-cert.org. I will be glad to assist you!
Cook Islands Agritourism Policy Setting Workshop 2018
Policy Setting for Improved Linkages Between Agriculture, Trade and Tourism: Strengthening the Local Agrifood sector and Promoting Healthy Food in Agritourism.
Workshop Programme Organised by the Government of Cook Islands
In collaboration with and Pacific Community, CTA, PIPSO and SPTO
Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 25-26th September 2018
Cormac O'Sullivan, Technical Manager - Seafood at SAI Global presents on the various Seafood certification programs, their requirements and how they fit into the Aquaculture landscape.
The purpose of this webinar is to give an overview as well as in-depth detail and links to important food regulations on ORGANIC CERTIFICATION in China, US, and EU. This webinar explains what “organic” is and is not, organic laws in China, US, and EU, how to get certified, and what “mutual recognition” for organic means when an agreement is in place between countries. Similarities and differences among China, US, and EU organic food schemes and certification requirements are also highlighted.
Organic Trends indicate the continuously growth of the organic market. However, many ask, how to get organic certification, which is the organic procedure. These questions can be answered with this presentation. For more detailed information contact me at ip@a-cert.org. I will be glad to assist you!
Cook Islands Agritourism Policy Setting Workshop 2018
Policy Setting for Improved Linkages Between Agriculture, Trade and Tourism: Strengthening the Local Agrifood sector and Promoting Healthy Food in Agritourism.
Workshop Programme Organised by the Government of Cook Islands
In collaboration with and Pacific Community, CTA, PIPSO and SPTO
Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 25-26th September 2018
Cormac O'Sullivan, Technical Manager - Seafood at SAI Global presents on the various Seafood certification programs, their requirements and how they fit into the Aquaculture landscape.
The purpose of this webinar is to give an overview as well as in-depth detail and links to important food regulations on ORGANIC CERTIFICATION in China, US, and EU. This webinar explains what “organic” is and is not, organic laws in China, US, and EU, how to get certified, and what “mutual recognition” for organic means when an agreement is in place between countries. Similarities and differences among China, US, and EU organic food schemes and certification requirements are also highlighted.
Al meer dan 130 jaar worden oesters na het opvissen aan wal opgeslagen in traditionele open oesterputten waar ze verwaterd worden. Verwateren is de behandeling waarbij levende tweekleppige weekdieren van consumptierijp tot consumptiegeschikt worden gemaakt. De oesterputten bestaan uit ondiepe, open bassins van metselwerk en beton die door middel van een systeem van duikersluizen en kanaaltjes in verbinding staan met de Oosterschelde. De aanvoer van ‘schoon’ Oosterscheldewater gebeurt hier door middel van getijdenwerking.
De hoofddoelstelling van het project is een gesloten conditionering- en opslagsysteem te ontwikkelen dat ingezet kan worden om oesters gecontroleerd te verwateren en op te slaan, zodanig dat op een duurzame wijze een hoger rendement en beter voorraadbeheer wordt gerealiseerd.
Het project was opgebouwd uit vier fasen. In de ontwikkelfase heeft de nadruk gelegen op het opzetten van de goede samenwerking. In de tweede fase lag de focus op het ontwerp en het bepalen van specificaties voor een conditionering- en opslagsysteem voor oesters. Hierbij is onderzocht aan welke voorwaarden de biologische processen moeten voldoen voor het kunnen bereiken van een maximaal resultaat. De derde fase (projectfase) is daadwerkelijk de technologie ontwikkeld en zijn de prototype processen gebouwd en uitvoerig getest. Tot slot heeft in de eindfase de focus gelegen om het verkrijgen van de juiste kwaliteit van het (grootschaliger) proces en het behalen van een goed rendement hieruit.
Er kan worden gesteld dat alle doelstellingen van het project gehaald zijn. De diverse testen gaven gedurende het project al de indicatie dat het eindresultaat veelbelovend zou zijn. De mortaliteit in de klassieke systemen was extreem hoog namelijk 30% tot 50%, terwijl de resultaten uit de proefopstelling een mortaliteit van rond de 3% lieten zien.
EU Organic System - comprehensive and robust framework for certification of Organic Aquaculture with annual audits as routine
Irish organic mussel production systems conform to principles of organic production
-Sourced from nature
-Grown in the animals natural environment
-No chemicals or artificial additives
-High regard to environmental conservation supported by network of protected areas
-Wholesome products conforming to National Standards for seafood safety
-Traceable to organic methods throughout production and supply chain
A quality standard regulated by the EU Commission (710/2009):
-Respect of nature and biodiversity
-Responsible sourcing of seed from sustainable stock
-Sustainable environmental and waste management.
Organic mussels from Ireland: Key points
By working with local communities & wildlife groups organic mussel producers are constantly improving their commitment to the environment.
Traditional mussel culture depends on the natural environment for the provision of their feed, seed and space. The culture process is based on nature, depends on nature, and it also contributes to nature. A recent study showed the natural values of mussel culture plots, with more biomass and more biodiversity, being higher than natural mussel beds in the Dutch Wadden Sea. Despite or due to the maintenance and harvest activities of the farmers, mussel stocks on culture plots last longer than natural beds. It was concluded that mussel culture promotes nature conservation.
Given the expected global population increase by 50 % in 2050, there is a strong need for improved food supply. Farming the ocean is a likely option. Aquaculture low in the food chain, without the provision of formulated feed, ie shellfish and seaweed should offer solutions. Given actual production trends in Europe, showing a decrease rather than a production increase, there is a clear need for an innovation agenda for all parties involved: producers, processors, governments, and stakeholders.
Top 8 Strategies for Effective Sustainable Waste Management.pdfJhon Wick
Discover top strategies for effective sustainable waste management, including product removal and product destruction. Learn how to reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, implement waste segregation, and explore innovative technologies for a greener future.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
different Modes of Insect Plant InteractionArchita Das
different modes of interaction between insects and plants including mutualism, commensalism, antagonism, Pairwise and diffuse coevolution, Plant defenses, how coevolution started
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
1. Brussels Seafood Expo
7th May 2014
Certification Process for Organic Mussels
Dave Garforth, Seafood Business Manager
2. Organic Mussel Certification- Key features
• The Rules and Regulations (Standards)
• The Certification Procedures
• The Certification System
3. Organic Farming- Principles
• Organic farming is a system that seeks to
provide fresh, tasty and authentic seafood while
respecting natural life-cycle systems
• Promotes the use of natural over synthetic
products and processes
– Naturally sourced seed
– No GMO inputs
– Avoidance of chemicals
– Using natural cycles
4. Rules and Regulations - form the Certification
Standards
• Council Regulation (EC) No. 834/2007 of 28 June 2007
on organic production and labelling of organic
products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91
• Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules
for it’s implementation
• Commission Regulation (EC) No. 710/2009 amending of
Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007
5. Key features of EU Organic Regulations-Bivalves
• Organic shellfish farms shall minimise risks to species of
conservation interest.
– Ireland has designated 96 sites with conservation
interest
– Seed must be sourced without causing
environmental degradation
– Seed must be sourced from surplus/renewable
resources
– ‘Sourced from transient beds – generally, do not
survive overwintering’
6. Sourcing of Seed Mussel
• Environmental assessment is carried out for sites
designated with special conservation interest (virtually
all of seed mussel sites in the Irish Sea now within or
near Natura designated areas)
• Seed fishery strictly controlled
– Open and Closed times (only 2 times per year for
a few short weeks in total)
– Daylight hours and for designated days
– Fished seed is monitored carefully (VMS)
– Careful fishing techniques to avoid damage to
seabed and mussels
– Careful handling techniques on vessels
• Total amount fished controlled and traced to location
and date
8. Transfer to designated bays for growing
• License condition requires that sites undergo initial and
annual environmental assessment
– Bio-diversity
– Physical parameters
– Benthic effects
• Seed inputs monitored (quantity)
• Productivity closely monitored to ensure carrying
capacity is not exceeded. (input – output)
• Site rotation to ensure environmental characteristics
are maintained- GPS tracking system on all plots – to
the metre!
• Managed similarly to organic agriculture ‘fields’
• Bays are natural bivalve production areas
10. Organic Production Sites
• Production shall use a stocking density that supports
healthy growth of mussels and does not exceed carrying
capacity of the natural environment
• Sorting and thinning adjustments shall be made
according to the biomass and to ensure healthy
productivity
• Bio-fouling organisms shall be removed by physical
means and not by invasive chemicals
• Harvesting and transfer fully traceable using on-board
tracking systems
11. Traceable Production Chain from seed to finished
product
Seed fishery and transfer
On-growing and harvesting
Primary/secondary Processing
12. Organic Certification Procedures
• EU organic model operates to third party, independent
and accredited certification norms (ISO 65/EN45011)
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate traceability to
organic rules for each step in the process
– Applicants must produce an Organic Conversion and
Management Plan
– Applicants must demonstrate environmental
performance of sites
– Annual site audits from competent certification body
– Qualified, specialist auditors with experience and
competence in shellfish aquaculture and organic
standards
13. Audit procedures
Applicant
Conversation Plan
Organic Farming Plan
Pre-Audit Plan
Full Audit
Auditor Report
Certification Committee
National Organic Forum
(DAFM)
Non Conformances
Certification Decision
Corrective Actions
14. Organic Certification System
• Organic Standard(s) formed with EU Organic Regulation
at its core
• Certification body must be accredited by IAF
Accreditation Board Member
• Qualified by the National Competent Authority (DAFM)
• Applicant audit reports are reviewed and certified by
independent certification committee
• Reports are subject to accreditation inspection/review
• Decisions are subject to National Competent Authority
review
15. EU Organic Regulatory
Framework
Organic Certification System Framework
Implemented through
National Competent
Authorities (DAFM)
Approved Contracting &
Accredited Certification
Bodies
ISO Standards for third party inspection
and certification
National Accreditation
Bodies (EN45011)
International Accreditation
Forum (IAF)
16. Summary
• EU Organic System - comprehensive and robust
framework for certification of Organic Aquaculture with
annual audits as routine
• Irish organic mussel production systems conform to
principles of organic production
– Sourced from nature
– Grown in the animals natural environment
– No chemicals or artificial additives
– High regard to environmental conservation
supported by network of protected areas
– Wholesome products conforming to National
Standards for seafood safety
– Traceable to organic methods throughout production
and supply chain