Crops - Skills for Agriculture

Conduct Pest Surveillance

The capacity to design and implement both general and specific pest surveillance systems in alignment with ISPM 6, ensuring reliable collection,...

Laboratory Analysis and Diagnostics

The ability to perform laboratory procedures, including sample collection, preservation, and analysis, to diagnose plant health issues accurately.

Interpretation and Implementation of ISPMs

The ability to understand, interpret and apply International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) within national contexts to ensure consistency, transparency,...

Pest Risk Analysis

The ability to conduct pest risk analysis (PRA) in accordance with international standards (for example, ISPM 11), including evaluating evidence,...

Conduct Horizon Scanning for Emerging Pest Threats

Systematically monitor, identify, and prioritise emerging pest threats relevant to plant health and trade.

Pest and Disease Identification

The ability to recognise and differentiate plant health symptoms, pest infestations, and disease manifestations to inform appropriate biosecurity measures.

Climate Smart Agriculture

Integration of adaptive and contextualized problem-solving in building agricultural resilience in changing environments.

Seed Management

Using, managing, regulating and controlling seeds to ensure their quality and quantity.

[Based on SFIA 8]

Cropping Systems

Planning a cropping regime that provides a regular workflow, income and keeps the soil healthy and productive.

[Based on SFIA 8]

Crop Pests and Diseases Management

Managing and controlling pests and diseases for short and long term management actions.

[Based on SFIA 8]

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