The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA), in a major step towards agricultural sustainability, has opened registration for its ground-breaking Grower Programme. The goal of this project is to evaluate, enhance, and disseminate the distinctive sustainability stories of farms in the US and Canada.
The PSA Program is making use of the Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture (SOA) standard, which is operationalized through the Cropwise™ Sustainability (CWS) app. This application plays a crucial role for growers by providing them with the capability to intricately measure, benchmark, and enhance their on-farm sustainability performance across key program areas. Through the CWS app, growers gain detailed insights into various aspects of their agricultural practices, enabling them to make informed decisions that contribute to improved sustainability outcomes. This comprehensive tool empowers growers to systematically assess and compare their performance against established benchmarks, fostering a continuous cycle of improvement in sustainable farming practices.
Collection of advantages
Growers that take part in the Programme stand to gain a number of advantages, such as real-time performance analytics that offer immediate feedback on how sustainable their operations are. Furthermore, producers will be provided with personalised benchmark assessments that, in addition to highlighting their sustainable accomplishments, identify areas that require development based on comparison with peers in the region.
Transparency in data utilization is also given top priority by the Programme. Growers have total control over their data thanks to the CWS app’s transparent data-sharing options, which guarantee openness and autonomy over its use.
Effortless Registration Process
It’s simple to sign up for the programme: growers simply fill out a form on the PSA website, and an email with a special ID to use in the CWS app will be sent to them. Growers can then download the app and adhere to the Self-Assessment Checklist in order to meet the SOA Standard.
The Potato Sustainability Alliance is a collaborative network that unites growers, supply chain partners, non-profit organizations, and advisors. Their shared commitment is directed towards advancing various dimensions of potato production, encompassing economic, environmental, and social considerations. Together, these stakeholders work in concert to enhance and promote sustainable practices within the potato industry, striving for positive impacts on both the industry and the broader community.
Those who are interested can visit the Potato Sustainability Alliance website to learn more about the organization and its members as well as to gain access to grower tools including the enrollment guide and frequently asked questions.
News Source: Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA)
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