CONVENTIONAL FARMING
GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
Fertilizers and pesticides
There is no regulation for controlling chemical inputs
Artificial inputs and chemicals can be used if planned and under control
Soil analysis and protection
Soil analysis is not mandatory; there are no regulations for soil protection..
Soil analysis is mandatory. Controlled use of pesticides and fertilizers, as well as plant medications are practiced.
Protecting water resources
There are no regulations for the protection of water resources.
The recording of inputs in planned production is expected to reduce risks.
Biodiversity protection
There is no regulation over the protection of biodiversity..
Biodiversity protection There is no regulation over the protection of biodiversity. By decreasing the usage of chemical inputs, the methods combat against the harmful effects on biodiversity.
Adaptation for and combatting Climate change
The existing system exacerbates climate change.
The controlled use of chemicals decreases greenhouse emissions and helps in the combat against climate change.
Food security and safety
Intense usage of chemical inputs puts food security and safety under danger.
Food security is one the reasons that GAP was conceived.
Consumers’ health
No specific regulation.
The absence of chemical residuals is of priority.
Protecting farmers and neighboring populations
No specific regulation
Regulations exist
Animal welfare
No specific regulation
Regulations exist
Waste
No specific regulation
Accountability
No specific regulation
