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Sustainable Agriculture Certification

Adopt environmentally responsible, resource-efficient, and socially ethical farming practices.

Who Can Apply Criteria Process Benefits Levels FAQ

Who Can Apply

Sustainable Agriculture Compliance Certification is designed for farms, agribusinesses, and agricultural supply chains that aim to adopt environmentally responsible, resource-efficient, and socially ethical farming practices.

Any agricultural entity seeking to improve soil health, resource efficiency, and market credibility can apply.

Certification Criteria

Environmental Sustainability

  • Soil health management practices
  • Responsible fertilizer and pesticide usage
  • Water conservation and irrigation efficiency
  • Biodiversity protection and ecosystem care
  • Climate-resilient farming practices

Resource Efficiency

  • Efficient water usage and irrigation systems
  • Renewable energy usage where applicable
  • Waste management and composting systems
  • Sustainable crop rotation and land use

Social & Ethical Practices

  • Fair labour practices and worker welfare
  • Safe handling of agro-chemicals
  • Community engagement and rural development
  • Traceability and ethical sourcing

Compliance & Governance

  • Compliance with agricultural and environmental regulations
  • Record-keeping and farm monitoring systems
  • Traceability and supply chain transparency
Farms receive a sustainability score reflecting their environmental and operational performance.

Certification Process

1

Application

Farm or agribusiness submits operational details, crop information, and farming practices.

2

Documentation Review

Evaluation of farm records, input usage, irrigation methods, and compliance documents.

3

Field Assessment

Experts conduct farm visit and land assessment, soil and water management evaluation, review of chemical usage, and worker safety assessment.

4

Scoring & Gap Analysis

The farm receives a sustainability performance scorecard with improvement recommendations.

5

Certification Committee Review

Independent panel validates findings and approves certification.

6

Certification Issuance

Approved farms receive Sustainable Agriculture Certificate, Digital Badge, and authorization to use certification mark.

7

Periodic Monitoring

Annual review ensures continued compliance with sustainable farming practices.

Certification Benefits

Environmental Benefits

  • Improves soil fertility and long-term farm productivity
  • Reduces water consumption and chemical impact
  • Protects biodiversity and local ecosystems

Business Benefits

  • Enhances export credibility and buyer trust
  • Improves access to sustainable and premium markets
  • Strengthens eligibility for agri-financing and sustainability programs

Brand & Market Benefits

  • Builds trust with consumers and global buyers
  • Demonstrates responsible farming practices
  • Supports traceability and sustainable sourcing claims

Compliance Benefits

  • Strengthens regulatory compliance and documentation
  • Reduces environmental and reputational risks
  • Supports ESG reporting for agri-supply chains

Certification Levels

Responsible Farm

Farm meets basic compliance and monitoring standards.

Regulatory compliance and record-keeping

Sustainable Farm

Farm implements structured soil, water, and resource management practices.

Efficiency, reduced chemical impact, conservation

Advanced Sustainable Farm

Farm integrates strong ecological and resource-efficient farming practices.

Biodiversity protection, renewable inputs, traceability

Regenerative Agriculture Leader

Farm demonstrates industry-leading sustainable and regenerative practices.

Soil restoration, ecosystem enhancement, climate-positive farming

Frequently Asked Questions

It validates that a farm or agribusiness follows environmentally responsible, resource-efficient, and ethical farming practices.
No. Organic certification focuses on chemical-free farming, while sustainable agriculture certification evaluates broader environmental, social, and operational sustainability.
Yes. Individual farmers, cooperatives, and FPOs can all apply.
Yes. Field visits are usually conducted to verify farming practices and compliance.
Yes. Many international buyers prefer sustainably sourced agricultural products.

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