Farm Certificate holders

This guidance document provides some guidance on how to use QGIS with geodata. QGIS can be used to convert a file containing geospatial data (e.g. shapefiles) to a KML or GeoJSON file, manage geodata and make edits with polygon data. This will ensure that the data from Certificate Holders (CHs) complies with the requirements of […]

Rainforest Alliance is developing the new Exceptional Use Policy, where exceptions will be granted for the use of prohibited pesticides as listed in Annex 7. To make your request for an exception, you can use this template and send it to ipm@ra.org

This form can be used to collect points with KoboCollect. Collecting points with using this form ensures all the required geodata is collected and can be easily documented in the GMR. Use together with the KoboCollect Guidance.

This form can be used to collect polygons with KoboCollect. Collecting polygons with using this form ensures all the required geodata collected complies with the polygon criteria. Use together with the KoboCollect Guidance.

SA-G-SD-46 Requirement 1.2.2 of the 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard requires Service Providers to comply with relevant Standard requirements. This document provides guidance on which requirements are applicable for different types of service providers.

SA-G-SD-45 Requirements 5.8.1 and 5.8.2 of the 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard requires certification holders to implement a Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) process for any activities that diminish the land or resource use rights or collective interests of indigenous peoples and local communities. This mandatory steps of the FPIC process are set out in […]