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.

Post-Harvest Management

Managing produce, during and after harvesting, to prevent any form of damage, spoilage and loss.

[Based on SFIA 8]

Soil Management

Protecting and enhancing soil performance through the application of different practices, treatments and strategies.

[Based on SFIA 8]

Managing Machinery

Managing, planning and using farm equipment to perform the job at the right time on the farm.

[Based on SFIA 8]

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