Cultivation CCPs
Seed Sourcing and Quality Control
- Control Point: Ensure seeds meet safety standards before planting.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Supplier management module tracks certifications and testing data.
- Monitoring: Automated supplier verification and seed quality testing results logged in InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Only certified seeds are used, managed through InterlinkIQ’s compliance tracking system.
Water Source and Irrigation Quality
- Control Point: Ensure water used for irrigation is safe and free from contaminants.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Water quality monitoring module tracks microbiological and chemical testing.
- Monitoring: Automated alerts and continuous tracking of water quality via InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Water must meet defined safety standards, verified through InterlinkIQ’s water control system.
Soil and Growing Medium
- Control Point: Ensure soil or growing media are safe and nutrient-rich.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Soil and growing medium testing module tracks contaminant levels and nutrient data.
- Monitoring: Real-time data logging and analysis of soil test results through InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Soil or media must meet required standards, managed through InterlinkIQ’s environmental control system.
Pest and Disease Control
- Control Point: Manage pest and disease risks using safe, compliant methods.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Pest control management module tracks pest monitoring and control measures.
- Monitoring: Automated tracking of pest control measures and chemical usage via InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: No illegal residues allowed, with real-time compliance tracking through InterlinkIQ’s pesticide control system.
Fertilizer and Nutrient Application
- Control Point: Ensure fertilizers are applied in accordance with safe limits.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Nutrient management module tracks application schedules and levels.
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of nutrient application, tracked by InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Fertilizer applications must comply with recommended rates, logged in InterlinkIQ’s nutrient management system.
Climate Control (Greenhouse/Indoor Cultivation)
- Control Point: Maintain optimal climate conditions for plant growth.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Climate control module monitors temperature, humidity, and light levels in real-time.
- Monitoring: Continuous logging of climate data, with automated alerts for deviations via InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Climate conditions must stay within specified ranges, monitored through InterlinkIQ’s environment control system.
Harvest Timing and Procedures
- Control Point: Ensure crops are harvested at the right time for quality and safety.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Harvest management module tracks crop maturity and quality assessments.
- Monitoring: Real-time tracking of crop readiness and harvesting processes via InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Harvest must follow predefined schedules, tracked by InterlinkIQ’s harvest management system.
Post-Harvest Handling
- Control Point: Ensure safe handling of crops to prevent contamination.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Post-harvest handling module tracks hygiene protocols and equipment inspections.
- Monitoring: Real-time logging of post-harvest handling activities, monitored via InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: Post-harvest protocols must be followed strictly, managed through InterlinkIQ’s quality control system.
Storage and Transport Conditions
- Control Point: Maintain optimal conditions for storing and transporting harvested crops.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Storage and transport module tracks temperature and humidity data.
- Monitoring: Continuous data logging and alerts for deviations via InterlinkIQ’s transport monitoring system.
- Critical Limit: Storage and transport conditions must prevent spoilage, tracked by InterlinkIQ.
Traceability and Recall Procedures
- Control Point: Ensure full traceability of seeds, crops, and cultivation inputs.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Traceability module tracks seed sources, crop batches, and input usage.
- Monitoring: Full traceability data is logged and available for recall management through InterlinkIQ.
- Critical Limit: 100% traceability must be maintained, facilitated through InterlinkIQ’s recall management system.