Description

Ensuring Safety & Quality In Agriculture

Implement Proven Systems for Producing Safe, Sustainable, and Market-Compliant Food

From field to fork, ensuring the safety and quality of agricultural products is fundamental to consumer health, market access, and farm profitability. A systematic approach to Safety & Quality in Agriculture involves integrating proven practices and management systems to control hazards, meet regulatory standards, and deliver high-quality produce that builds consumer trust. This comprehensive course provides a practical framework for implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and foundational quality management principles on the farm.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify key biological, chemical, and physical hazards in agricultural production.

  • Implement core Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for water, soil, and input management.

  • Apply principles of traceability and record-keeping for quality assurance and recall preparedness.

  • Understand the requirements for major quality and safety standards relevant to domestic and export markets.

  • Manage post-harvest handling and storage to preserve quality and reduce losses.

  • Develop a basic farm quality and safety plan to systematically manage risks.

Course Curriculum

The course is structured into detailed modules for practical application:

  • Module 1: The Foundation of Safe Food Production: Hazards and GAP Principles

  • Module 2: On-Farm Safety: Water, Soil, Worker Hygiene, and Input Management

  • Module 3: Harvest and Post-Harvest Quality: Handling, Storage, and Traceability

  • Module 4: Building a Quality System: An Introduction to Standards and Farm Plans

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for individuals and organizations involved in food production, including:

  • Farmers, Growers, and Farm Managers

  • Agricultural Extension Officers and Advisors

  • Agri-entrepreneurs and Producer Organization Members

  • Quality Assurance Personnel in Agri-business

  • Students and Educators in Agriculture and Food Science

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites. A basic understanding of farming operations is helpful.

Course Features & Included Materials

  • Comprehensive eLearning: Complete 4 hours of practical, action-oriented instruction.

  • Proven Checklists and Templates: Downloadable GAP checklists, record-keeping logs, and a basic farm plan outline.

  • Real-World Scenarios: Learn to address common safety and quality challenges on the farm.

  • Standards Overview: A clear guide to understanding certification schemes like GlobalG.A.P. and organic standards.

  • Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.

Enroll Today and Cultivate a Reputation for Excellence and Reliability!

Invest four hours to build a solid foundation in agricultural safety and quality. Learn to minimize risks, meet market demands, and ensure that the food you produce is safe, high-quality, and trustworthy.

For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376