YOUR FARM,
YOUR WAY
44%
of Queensland's cane land is
accredited in Smartcane BMP
Smartcane BMP is about
celebrating the way you farm
Since 2014, Smartcane BMP has been working with cane farmers across Queensland to record and verify their practice improvements. This has helped set the record straight and secure growers’ reputation as stewards of the land.
- soil health and nutrients
- irrigation and drainage
- weeds, pests and diseases
Accreditation in these modules remains the gold standard for Smartcane BMP. Through a network of dedicated district facilitators Smartcane BMP continues to focus on
supporting growers to collect and collate farm records and other required evidence to achieve accreditation
Becoming
accredited in
the three core
modules is still
the gold standard
for Smartcane
BMP.
Accreditation Pathway
1. Registration
Yet to register? Click on the register button or contact your local Smartcane BMP Facilitator for support.
2. Self Assessment
Benchmark your on-farm practices against industry best practice.
Click on the "Register and Self Assess your Farm" button to complete the modules' self assessment or contact your local Smartcane BMP Facilitator.
The minimum requirement for accreditation is modules 1-3.
3. Pre-audit
Ready to move towards accreditation? Work with your Smartcane BMP facilitator to collate relevant documents and supporting evidence for a pre-audit check.
4. Audit
Your pre-audit demonstrates that you meet all industry standards, what's next? An on farm audit will be conducted by a third-party auditor. The auditor will assess your practices and evidence provided against the Smartcane BMP industry standards.
5. Accredited
Accreditation lasts for 5 years with a short annual review to ensure the database remains current. Accreditation is recognized as compliant with Reef regulations and sets the record straight that the sugar cane industry is a proactive industry.
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