AH Beter Voor Checklist v1 0 Mar22 Protected en

AH Beter voor Natuur & Boer
CHECKLIST
ENGLISH VERSION 1.0_MAR22
VALID FROM: 1 MARCH 2022
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AUDIT NOTES
(for all certification body (CB) and internal audits)
1. ALL CONTROL POINTS SHALL BE AUDITED AND ARE APPLICABLE BY DEFAULT, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
2. CONTROL POINTS SHALL BE JUSTIFIED TO ENSURE THAT THE AUDIT TRAIL CAN BE FOLLOWED.
3. HOWEVER, THE SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST (OPTION 1) SHALL CONTAIN COMMENTS OF THE EVIDENCE OBSERVED FOR ALL NON-COMPLIANT AND NOT
APPLICABLE CONTROL POINTS.
4. FOR INTERNAL AUDITS (OPTION 1 MULTISITES WITH QMS) AND CB AUDITS, COMMENTS SHALL BE SUPPLIED FOR ALL MAJOR MUSTS AND ALL NON-
COMPLIANT AND NOT APPLICABLE MINOR MUST CONTROL POINTS UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED IN THE GUIDELINE FOR AUDIT METHODOLOGY, IF
AVAILABLE. CBs SHALL RECORD POSITIVE FINDINGS FOR COMPLIANT MAJOR AND MINOR MUST CONTROL POINTS TO ENABLE THE AUDIT TRAIL TO BE
REVIEWED AFTER THE EVENT.
The compliance criteria are added to the checklist for the sake of completeness and to give guidance.
Please choose
OPTION 1
OPTION 1 MULTISITE WITHOUT QMS
OPTION 1 MULTISITE WITH QMS
Type of CB audit
ANNOUNCED
UNANNOUNCED
OTHER
Yes No N/A
DOES THE PRODUCER PARTICIPATE IN THE
UNANNOUNCED REWARD PROGRAM?
DOES THE PRODUCER MAKE USE OF A
CONSULTANT?
IF YES, IS THE CONSULTANT A LICENSED

GLOBALG.A.P. FARM ASSURER?
IF YES, WHAT IS THE FARM ASSURER'S

NAME?
IS THE PRODUCER REGISTERED FOR PARALLEL
PRODUCTION?
IF YES, FOR WHICH PRODUCTS?
IS THE PRODUCER REGISTERED FOR PARALLEL
OWNERSHIP?
IF YES, FOR WHICH PRODUCTS?
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DOES THE PRODUCER BUY PRODUCTS FROM
EXTERNAL SOURCES WITH CERTIFIED PRODUCTION
PROCESSES?
IF YES, WHICH PRODUCTS?
DOES THE CB AUDIT TAKE PLACE IN COMBINATION
WITH ANY OTHER STANDARD OR ADD-ON?
IF YES, WHICH STANDARD OR ADD-ON?
HAS THE HARVEST OF THE PRODUCT BEEN
OBSERVED DURING THE CB AUDIT?
IF YES, OF WHICH PRODUCTS?
HAS PRODUCT HANDLING BEEN OBSERVED DURING
THE CB AUDIT?
IF YES, OF WHICH PRODUCTS?
LIST ALL PRODUCTS PRESENTED DURING THE CB
AUDIT:
LOCATION(S) VISITED:
CB AUDIT DURATION:
CALCULATION OF THE MINOR MUST COMPLIANCE
(MAXIMUM OF ONE NON-COMPLIANCE PER MODULE):
PRODUCER NAME:
DATE:
SIGNATURE:
CB AUDITOR NAME:
DATE:
SIGNATURE:
Audit Notes Spichernstr. 55, 50672 Cologne, Germany
AH BETER VOOR NATUUR & BOER ADD-ON TO IFA FOR CROPS
(For Option 1 individual producers or Option 1 multisite producers with QMS.)
Complies:
Yes = Full compliance with the requirements
No = Requirements are not fulfilled at all or only partially complied with
Cultivation: Scope:
Noncovered: Agri- and horticulture This control point shall be evaluated for Albert Heijn plots only.
Noncovered: Fruit cultivation This control point shall be evaluated at farm level.
Covered: Greenhouse cultivation
Covered: Cell cultivation
Complies
Cultiva Guidance for the CB Justification/
Nº Scope Control points Compliance criteria Level (yes/no) N/A
tion auditor Comments
Producer – Module P
Producer module: This module applies to all producers supplying to Albert Heijn
P.1 Self-assessment
P.1.1 The producer undertakes an annual A completed self-assessment, not older Check the completed Major Date of the
self-assessment of conformance to than 12 months and covering all self-assessment. Must completed self-
this add-on (modules P and N). registered sites, shall be available at assessment
the time of the CB audit.
No “N/A.”
P.2 Long term relationship
Producer – Module P Spichernstr. 55, 50672 Cologne, Germany
Complies
P.2.1 The producer fills out a questionnaire The questionnaire is filled out with a Check on the computer Minor Date of
about their satisfaction with the AH yearly frequency. The questionnaire is of the producer if the Must submission
Beter voor Natuur & Boer (AH Beter anonymous and made available online. questionnaire is filled out
voor) add-on. The questionnaire is and submitted.
filled out yearly. No “N/A.”
P.3 Transparency
P.3.1 The producer taking part in the AH The “Beter voor” sign is visible at the Check visibility of the Minor
Beter voor add-on can be identified by farm premises. “Beter voor” sign. Must
the “Beter voor” sign at the farm
premises. No “N/A.”
P.3.2 The producer gives permission to https://www.ah.nl/suppliers/map No “N/A.”

Check if producer has Minor
Albert Heijn to make the farm address given permission to Must
visible on the online supplier map of publish the address of
Albert Heijn. The address is flagged the farm.
by a pin on the map.
Complies
P.3.3 The producer makes an active The producer is free to decide what is Check through pictures, Major Observed
contribution to the local community by feasible for the company. Suggestions: emails, or other proof. Must evidence
organizing at least one activity or by • Together with volunteers, the
hosting external visitors at the farm. company monitors biodiversity in the
flowering borders
• The company hosts a visiting day
at least once a year
• The company receives excursions
from groups (such as schools,
associations)
• The company organizes harvest
days
• The company organizes
recreational initiatives (on farm or in the
neighborhood of the farm)
No “N/A.”
Complies
P.4 Social compliance

P.4.1 When using an intermediary for hiring www.normeringarbeid.nl Check if the intermediary Major Name of
personnel, the intermediary is certified has valid SNA Must intermediary and
in compliance with the Stichting certification. expiry date of the
Normering Arbeid (SNA) standard. certificate
P.4.2 If the producer employs more than The GRASP definition of workers Check for a valid Major Expiry date of the
three workers, GRASP is mandatory applies. Included are permanent GRASP, Fair Produce, or Must GRASP, Fair
and the compliance level shall be workers, seasonal workers, Sedex assessment. Produce, or
“fully compliant” for GRASP v1.3 or apprentices, and hired labor. Fair Sedex
“certified” for GRASP v2.0. Produce and Sedex are accepted as assessment
alternatives for a GRASP assessment.
P.4.3 Housing: The producer has an up-to- Cross-check at least two Major Date of the
date and verified housing overview names on the list with the Must housing overview
(number and names of workers). Not workers present on the
applicable if the producer is Fair day of the CB audit. If the
Produce assessed. CB audit takes place off
season, the housing
overview of previous
harvest can be used.
P.4.4 The housing meets the requirements The producer is registered on the Check the online register Major Date of
of the Uniform National Housing website of Stichting Normering of SNF or AKF. Must registration
Standard Flexwonen (SNF,
(www.normeringflexwonen.nl) or https://www.normeringflexwonen.nl/regi
Agririsch Keurmerk Flexwonen ster) or Agrarisch Keurmerk Flexwonen
(https://werkgeverslijn.nl/flexwonen/). (AKF,
https://werkgeverslijn.nl/register/).
Complies
P.4.5 If a permit is required in the relevant Check the permit. Major Issue date of the
municipality for housing workers, the Must permit
producer has a valid permit. The
accommodation shall be in
accordance with the permit.
P.4.6 If an employment agency is The employment agency is registered Check the online register Major Name of the
responsible for housing, the on the website of Stichting Normering of SNF or AKF. Must employment
employment agency shall be SNF or Flexwonen agency and date
AKF certified. Or they shall have the (https://www.normeringflexwonen.nl/reg of registration
housing provided by a SNF or AKF ister)orAgrarisch Keurmerk
certified company. Flexwonen(https://werkgeverslijn.nl/regi
ster/).
P.4.7 The costs for accommodation do not Not applicable if the workers are Check at least two pay Major Note the date on
exceed 20% of the legal gross contracted through an employment slips. Must the pay slips
minimum (youth) wage applicable to agency. The maximum 20% of the
the worker. gross wage for accommodation is
arranged in the collective labor contract
for the agricultural industry. For
employment agencies, compliance with
the collective labor contracts is part of
the SNA certification. See also P.4.1.
AH BETER VOOR NATUUR & BOER ADD-ON TO IFA FOR CROPS
(For Option 1 individual producers or Option 1 multisite producers with QMS.)
Complies:
Yes = Full compliance with the requirements
No = Requirements are not fulfilled at all or only partially complied with
Cultivation: Scope:
Noncovered: Agri- and horticulture This control point shall be evaluated for Albert Heijn plots only.
Noncovered: Fruit cultivation This control point shall be evaluated at company level.
Covered: Greenhouse cultivation
Covered: Cell cultivation
Complies
Nature – Module N
Nature module: This module applies to all producers supplying to Albert Heijn
The nature module includes a list of additional control measures. These control measures can be selected as an additional measure
to improve farming processes. As a minimum, three additional control measures shall be selected and implemented. See control
point N.4.1.
N.1 Biodiversity
N.1.1 Nest- and shelter sites

N.1.1.1 At least one insect hotel is made The insect hotels are provided by Check for the presence Minor Data point: Note
available by the producer. Albert Heijn. of an insect hotel. Must the number of
insect hotels.
No “N/A.”
Nature – Module N Spichernstr. 55, 50672 Cologne, Germany
Complies
N.1.1.2 The producer makes available nesting See sheet “Nesting” (informative). Check for the presence Minor Data point: Note
and/or accommodation facilities for four Note: The actual use of the nesting of four different types of Must the number of
different types of birds (and/or bats). sites by birds or bats is not a nesting and/or nesting and/or
criterion. accommodation facilities. accommodation
facilities.
No “N/A.”
N.1.2 Flowering fields and borders

N.1.2.1 The producer makes available a • The producer sows their first Check for the presence Major Data point: Note
perennial flowering border with native flowering border by the end of of a flowering area, Must m2 (length ×
plant species. For hired/leased land, the spring in the first year of registration of width and width)
flowering border is allowed to be sown participation in the AH Beter voor length of this area.
annually. The flowering border has a add-on, at the latest.
minimum width of three meters and is • Due to crop rotation and the
positioned along one side of the plot. If perennial character of the borders,
this plot is adjacent to an aquifer, choose the flowering border does not have
this side. If the CB audit takes place to be next to a plot in which
during autumn or winter, and borders are products for Albert Heijn are grown
not flowering, the producer should show every year.
evidence of the preparation of such See sheet “Borders” (informative)
borders.
Complies
N.1.2.2 • The producer sows an area of at • In the first year of the Check for the presence Major Data point: Note
least 200m2 per hectare with a perennial, participation in the AH Beter voor of a flowering area, Must m2 (length ×
native flowering mixture. The area may add-on, the producer sows the first registration of width and width)
be split into two parts to reach the total of 400m2. length of this area.
200m2. There is a maximum of 2,000m2 • The criteria apply to the plots
that has to be sown per farm. in which products for Albert Heijn is
• When replacing trees or shrubs in a grown. Calculation of the total
hedge or when planting a new orchard, surface = 200m2 per hectare
the producer creates a biodiverse hedge designated for Albert Heijn, with a
with at least three different flowering maximum of 2,000m2 per farm. The
species of trees. Whenever gaps occur in total surface can be sown next to
the existing hedges, the producer fills any plot, and does not have to be in
them with flowering species. or next to an Albert Heijn plot.
• If there is not enough physical
space to sow an area of 200m2, the
area where hail nets are attached,
including the head trees of a row,
can be used as well.
• See sheet “Borders”
(informative).
Complies
N.1.2.3 Cultivation in greenhouses or cultivation Implementation of measure takes Check for the presence Major Data point: Note
in cells: place at farm level in the first year of of flowering area and/or Must m2 (length ×
• If possible (in terms of physical participation in the AH Beter voor other plants, registration width)
space and insect pressure), the producer add-on. of width and length of
sows a plot of 200m2 with a perennial, Note: If the area next to a waterway this area.
native, flowering mixture. This may be is used for flowering borders, these
split into a maximum of two parts to borders shall not obstruct the
reach 200m2. maintenance of the waterway by the
• If possibilities for flowering mixtures water authority (Waterschap). See
are limited, the surface of 200m2 can be sheet “Borders” (informative).
complemented with native, preferably
flowering, yard plants, such as high/low
vegetation, shrubs, trees, and hedges.
• If the available physical space is
limited, a smaller surface is also
sufficient.
Complies
N.1.3 Prevention of light pollution

N.1.3.1 In the first year, the producer provides Note: The competent local authority Check for a registration Minor Note the
insight into the lighting and screening, may set a different, stricter of light emission and Must evaluated period
including a plan to realize additional light percentage for light emission. screening, and check for of the light
screening by 2024: the presence of a plan to emission
• With assimilation lighting of at least reduce light emission. registration. Note
15,000 lux, the light emission from the the date of the
upper side of the greenhouse is blocked plan to reduce the
at least 98% between sunset and light emission.
sunrise.
• With assimilation lighting of less
than 15,000 lux, the light screening at the
top of the greenhouse is at least 98%
during the dark period and at least 95%
after midnight.
• The light screening at the gable
ends of the greenhouse is at least 98%
between sunset and sunrise.
Complies
N.2 Resilient and healthy soil
N.2.1 Minimum soil quality
N.2.1.1 Soil organic matter (OM) content is at In the first year of participation in • The producer can Major Data point:
least 2% on clay and 3% on sand for the AH Beter voor add-on, 75% of demonstrate OM content Must Percentage of the
sustainable cultivation. All plots where the producer’s plots for Albert Heijn of each plot that they use plots that do meet
Albert Heijn products are grown meet the meet the entry requirement for for growing Albert Heijn the criterion for
entry requirement of 1.5% OM on clay or organic matter. products. The test result organic matter
2% OM on sand. cannot be older than five
• For own plots, the following applies: Example: A producer has three years.
For the plots that do not yet meet the plots, all clay soil. Plot A has OM of • The producer can
level of OM (2% on clay, 3% on sand), 1.3%, plot B has 1.8% OM, and plot demonstrate that in the
20% additional effective organic matter C has 2.5% OM. Plot A does not first year of participation,
(EOM) is supplied. meet the entry requirement for OM at least 75% of the
• There is a choice for hired and on clay. Therefore, plot A cannot be number of plots for Albert
leased plots: The Albert Heijn cultivation used to grow products for Albert Heijn meet the entry
on that plot has a minimum neutral OM Heijn. Plot B does meet the entry requirement of 1.5% OM
balance, or the producer can requirement but does not yet meet for clay and 2% OM for
demonstrate that there is a minimum the ambition level of 2%. Therefore, sand.
neutral OM balance on crop rotation the producer will have to supply • The producer can
level. This calculation is made for 25% of 20% additional OM on this plot. Plot demonstrate that 20%
the hired/leased plots. C already meets the required level. additional OM has been
• Plots that are below 1.5% OM on supplied to own plots
clay and 2% OM on sand are excluded that do not yet meet the
from cultivation of fresh products for required level (2% for
Albert Heijn. clay, 3% for sand)
• Not applicable for noncovered, non- • The producer can
soil-bound cultivation (e.g., cultivation on demonstrate that hired
substrate). and leased plots have a
neutral OM balance on
crop rotation level or for
that specific cultivation.
Complies
N.2.1.2 Minimum neutral EOM balance on See sheet “OM balance” Check for calculations of Major Data point:
average at farm level. If the degradation (informative) the organic matter Must Percentage of the
of OM is more than 2,500 kg/ha/year, an balance. plots that do not
upper limit for the required EOM supply meet criterion for
of 2,500 kg/ha/year applies, and a the upper limit of
negative balance as a result is allowed. organic matter
• Not applicable for noncovered, non- supply
soil-bound cultivation (e.g., cultivation on
substrate)
N.2.1.3 The producer carries out a visual See sheet “Soil scan” (informative) Check the results of the Major Date of the soil
assessment of the soil at least once soil scan and picture(s). Must scan
every two years. The visual assessment
is carried out on two plots that differ from
each other (one profile of a plot that
probably scores well and one profile of a
plot that is not expected to score well).
The physical condition of the soil is
determined and registered.
• Not applicable for noncovered, non-
soil-bound cultivation (e.g., cultivation on
substrate)
N.2.2 Fertilization
N.2.2.1 From 1 January 2022 onward, a Check registration of Major Note the
maximum of 15 tons of slurry per hectare slurry application. Must evaluated period
per year is allowed on sandy soils, and a of slurry
maximum of 25 tons of slurry per hectare applications.
per year is allowed for clay soils.
Complies
N.2.2.2 Preventing over-fertilization by controlling Analysis using NitraCheck or other Check whether nitrogen Major Note the date of
nitrogen fertilization based on instruments that measure NH4 or is applied based on the Must the soil analysis
measurements: NO3, is allowed. Analysis results analysis results or or (remote)
• The producer has fertilization advice must be documented. If remote measurements, and nitrogen
based on a plot, main crop, and pre-crop sensing is used, measurements check for the presence of measurements.
combination. must be documented. fertilization advice.
• The producer adjusts fertilization
during and prior to cultivation based on See sheets “Nitrogen” and “Nitrogen
soil or crop samples. Samples are taken fruit” (informative).
at least once per crop and at least once a
year, or
• The producer adjusts fertilization
during and prior to cultivation based on
other measurements (e.g., remote
chlorophyll sensing). Crops are
measured at least once per year.
Complies
N.2.3 Green manure crops and rest crops
N.2.3.1 The producer sows 50% of Albert Heijn Example: Total acreage of a farm is Calculate the % of Major Note the
acreage at farm level with a combination 100ha. For Albert Heijn, a total of acreage that has been Must percentage of
of green manure and/or rest crops. 50ha is used. Half of those 50ha, sown with green manure acreage that has
• Distribution of rest crops and green 25ha, must be sown with either or rest crops, check for been sown with
manure can be determined by the green manure or rest crops. This compliance with the set green manure or
producer. This way, a different can be divided/sown over the total rules for green manure rest crops.
distribution can be made for sand and acreage of 100ha, and does not crops and rest crops.
clay soils. have to be sown on the same plot
• If the harvest takes place before 1 on which products for Albert Heijn
October, the producer shall immediately are grown. See sheet “Green
sow a green manure or catch crop manure” (informative). Note: The list
(without fertilization). The producer of rest crops is informative. If other
allows the crop to stand through the rest crops are used, the producer
winter and applies mechanized tillage. shall justify their choice.
• Rest crop requirements: Rest crops
include fiber crops (flax and hemp),
legumes (lucerne, peas, broad beans,
soybeans), grains (wheat, barley,
triticale, quinoa), and grasses.
• The tillage of green manure crops in
the autumn is allowed if it can be
demonstrated via “Boer en Bunder” or
soil analysis that the soil type is heavy
clay.
• This control point does not apply to
perennial crops on the same plot (e.g.,
asparagus or orchard fruit) and does not
apply to outdoor substrate cultivation.
Complies
N.2.4 Integrated pest management
N.2.4.1 The producer submits yearly, at the start • Based on the registration of • Check if the Major Note the date of
of the cultivation season, a reduction plant protection products (PPPs) producer can explain Must the reduction plan
plan for environmental impact points over the last three years and their position relative to for PPP usage.
(milieubelastingspunten or MBP) to the updated yearly, the 25% best the reference group and
service provider. In this plan the producer scoring producers in a group set the target value.
can explain their own position in relation target value for all producers in the • Check for presence
to the 25% best-scoring producers of a group. The producer shall explain and completeness of the
crop/region group and state the actions their own score relative to the target reduction plan.
to meet the target value. value and have a plan to reduce the
environmental impact of PPPs.
• Service providers of Albert
Heijn create groups of producers
based on relevant aspects, such as
region, crop/variety, and shipment
date.
• If there are no reference
producers available, the producer
still needs to have a reduction plan.
See sheet “MBP” (informative).
N.2.4.2 The producer shall not apply PPPs, • Check registration Major Note the
containing prohibited active substances. of PPPs. Must evaluated period
See sheet “PPP risk classification” • In the first year, an of PPP
(normative). additional unannounced registration.
random leaf/product
sample will be taken to
confirm the active
substances have not
been used.
Complies
N.2.4.3 The producer submits yearly, at the start • In the first year of participation • During the first Major • Note the
of the cultivation season, a reduction in the AH Beter voor add-on, the audit, check the Must date of the
plan for the use of high-risk substances producer shall demonstrate a presence of the reduction plan.
to the service provider. This plan reduction plan for the use of high- reduction plan.
includes a reduction percentage for each risk substances. • In the subsequent
applied high-risk substance. Note: The • In the subsequent years of years of participation,
format for this plan is made available participation, the producer shall check the actual
online by the service provider. demonstrate that the planned reduction percentages,
reduction percentages for the use of the updated reduction
high-risk substances are realized. If plan, and the justification
a percentage is lower than the if a reduction is not
targeted value, the producer shall realized.
have recorded a justification.
• The reduction plan is updated
yearly.
See sheet "PPP risk classification."
Complies
N.2.4.4 • Glyphosate: The use of glyphosate Check registration of Major Note the
shall be stopped by 2025. PPPs on farm level. Must evaluated period
• If the producer applies glyphosate of PPP
for crops in the period till 2025, a registration.
maximum of 1.25kg active
substance/ha/year applies at farm level. Register the
For orchard fruit, a maximum of 1.5kg usage of
active substance/ha/year applies at glyphosate (if
company level. used).
• Glyphosate is not allowed on
pavements, in green manures (only
mechanical tillage), and after the longest
day (21 June), no longer on black strip in
orchard fruit.
N.2.4.5 Mandatory use of a decision support DSS is always supportive, not Check the use and Major If non-compliant,
system (DSS) for the following pests and leading. It provides information on presence of DSSs. Must specify the used
diseases: the necessity and timing of plant active
• Arable farming and open field protection, for example compounds.
vegetables: Phytophthora and Alternaria; Gewasbescherming en weer
Rhizoctonia; carrot fly; nematodes; leaf informatie systeem (GEWIS).
spots and downy mildew in onions
• Top fruit: Codling moth and scab
• Fruit and vegetables under glass:
Mandatory monitoring of pest insects
(e.g., via sticky traps)
Complies
N.2.4.6 The producer uses non-chemical weed Check proof of Major Note the reviewed
control at least once per cultivation: nonchemical weed Must evidence for
• This includes construction of a false control through nonchemical
seedbed (without chemical burning); registration, pictures, or weed control.
ridging and milling; hoeing; harrowing; invoices.
hot water; cover with compost.
• Noncovered fruit cultivation outside:
Mandatory one time per season
nonchemical weed control in black strip,
such as (forest) mowing.
N.2.4.7 No chemical soil disinfection with metam- Check registration. Major Note the
sodium has taken place on Albert Heijn Must evaluated period
plots in the past six years (exception for of soil
newly purchased land). disinfection.
Complies
N.2.4.8 The producer applies nonchemical pest • The basis of pest control Check registration and/or Minor Note the reviewed
control mandatory for: consists of nonchemical methods. invoices. Must evidence for
• Fruit: Nonchemical pest control The producer can demonstrate this, nonchemical pest
mandatory for European red mite, fruit for example, through invoices of control.
spider mite, rust mite. natural enemies. In case of
• Fruit: Nonchemical pest control of emergency, chemical corrections
thrips in strawberry. can be applied. This decision shall
• Fruit: Use of false pheromone trails be justified by pictures of the pest
and/or granulose virus against codling impact or based on the advice of an
moth in apple and pear mandatory external party or based on DSSs.
• Greenhouses: Use of sterile male • If sterile males are not
technique in onion fly control, subject to available, demonstrate this, for
availability of sterile males. example, through a letter/email.
• Fruiting vegetables: Nonchemical
pest control for four of the following See sheet “False pheromone”
pests: Spider mites, thrips, aphids, and (informative).
whiteflies, (larvae of) leaf miners,
caterpillars, and gall mites
N.2.5 Emission reduction of plant protection products

N.2.5.1 The producer uses only nonchemical No “N/A.” Check for nonchemical Major
weed control on pavements. weed control. Must
Complies
N.2.5.2 The producer uses a robust, approved • Till 2024: The producer Check spraying Major Note the applied
drift-reducing spraying technique with at indicates which spraying technique technique. Must drift-reducing
least 90% drift reduction: From 2024, all they use. spraying
techniques on the drift reducing • From 2024: The producer only techniques.
technology (DRT) list are eligible except uses robust, approved techniques.
the techniques classified as DRD 75% on Drift-reducing spraying techniques
the DRT list. using drift-reducing nozzles
classified as DRD 75% on the DRT
list are no longer allowed.
• Consequence: The producer
invests in other techniques or use
contractor or create flowering
borders of three meters width next
to all aquifers.
DRT list:
https://www.helpdeskwater.nl/onder
werpen/emissiebeheer/agrarisch/op
en-teelt/driftreducerende/
Complies
N.2.5.3 The producer prevents farmyard First baseline measurement shall be Check if the farmyard Major Note the date of
emissions from PPPs by completing the taken prior to the initial CB audit. emission scan has been Must farmyard
farmyard emissions scan (“erf emissie Sample taking shall be coordinated filled out and if an emission scan
scan”) and drawing up and executing an by the service providers of Albert improvement plan has and the date of
improvement plan if actions follow from Heijn. Guidance for the sample been made. the improvement
the scan. taker Take a least one sample from plan.
the main sewer gully on the
farmyard to determine emission of
PPPs to the sewer system. Results
will only be shared with the
producer. Based on the results,
further actions may need to be
taken to reduce the emissions, for
example the creation of an
impermeable washing area at which
cleaning water is collected and
processed.
Complies
N.2.5.4 The producer prevents farmyard • Prevention of leakages can be • Check if baseline Major • Note the
emissions from PPPs and nutrients from, demonstrated through the measurement has been Must date of the
e.g., mushroom compost, through: maintenance schedule of conducted and if an baseline
• The producer carries out a baseline GLOBALG.A.P. IFA. improvement plan and measurement.
measurement to check for the presence actions are in place. • Note the
of active substances in wastewater in the • Check the date of the latest
sink (“bezinkput”) and draws up and maintenance schedule to update of the
executes an improvement plan if actions prevent leakages. maintenance
follow from the baseline measurement. • Check that schedule.
• Wastewater is not directly wastewater is not directly • If waste
discharged to the surface water. discharged to surface water is
• Prevent leakages: The producer water. discharged to the
performs periodic checks to prevent surface water,
leaks. describe the
observation.
Complies
N.2.5.5 From 2023 onward, there are no more For example: Major Note the
emissions from the greenhouse because • Check for weekly Must evaluated period
of proper maintenance of the purification EC measurements of EC
systems and the prevention of leaks. The • Check for the use of measurements.
producer demonstrates that periodic KasWaterWeter
checks to prevent and detect leaks from • Check for presence Note the last
the drain and watering systems are of flow alarm. update date of the
carried out. For example: • Check for an KasWaterWeter
• If the glasshouse has a drainage underwater infrared tool.
system, perform weekly electrical camera.
conductivity (EC) measurements in • Check for a Confirm the
drainage discharge gully statement of “Zero presence and
• Installation of flow alarm/control of discharge.” See operational status
irrigation/fertigation systems https://www.glastuinbou of the flow alarm
• Use of “KasWaterWeter” wwaterproof.nl/nieuws/ce and underwater
• Installation of an underwater rtificering-voor- infrared camera.
infrared camera in the ditch waterzuivering-en-
nullozing/.
N.2.6 Efficient water use

N.2.6.1 For irrigation, the required watering is The producer is also allowed to Check for proof of using Major Note the
determined by means of moisture share or have a subscription to DSSs for irrigation. Must methodology for
measurements (using soil sensors, moisture measurement services in supporting
tensiometer, watermarks) or an irrigation their region. decisions on
planner. irrigation.
Does not apply to the moment

immediately after sowing/planting.
Complies
N.3 Reducing the impact on the climate
N.3.1 Energy
N.3.1.1 The producer uses 100% of green • If the producer operates a Check for the share of Major Data point:
electricity for the production volume combined heat and power (CHP) green electricity for the Must Percentage of
designated to Albert Heijn. Green installation and purchases production volume green electricity
electricity is generated by renewable additional electricity, the part they designated to Albert used by the farm
energy technologies such as solar purchase needs to be green Heijn. for the production
energy, wind power, geothermal energy, electricity. volume
biomass, and hydroelectric power. The • If the amount of green designated to
green electricity can be generated by the electricity the producer generates Albert Heijn
producer or purchased from third parties. themself (for example solar or wind
If the producer purchases green electricity) on a yearly basis is
electricity, it is preferable they purchase enough for the electricity needs of
Dutch green electricity, otherwise the Albert Heijn production volume
European green electricity. If the on a yearly basis, this is sufficient to
producer purchases green electricity comply with this requirement. The
certificates, these certificates shall be producer shall document the Albert
purchased in the name of the company. Heijn production volume in kg as
If the producer generates electricity percentage of the total annual
themself, they calculate the share of production volume.
green electricity on an annual basis. • The producer shall switch to
green electricity as soon as their
electricity contract has expired or by
the end of 2023 at the latest. If the
producer is in the process of
switching to a green electricity
contract, this is sufficient to comply
with this requirement.
• If there is not enough green
electricity available, the producer
shall notify their supplier.
No “N/A.”
Complies
N.3.1.2 Seminar “Het Nieuwe Telen”: Every year, Check if the seminar has Major Note the date of
at least one employee or the producer been taken, or if the Must the training or the
attends the basic or follow-up seminar, or TRIAS/psychrodiagram date of
during the CB audit it is demonstrated is actively used. completing the
that the TRIAS/psychrodiagram is used TRIAS/psychrodia
to reduce energy use. gram
N.3.1.3 100% LED-lighting in buildings. From 1 No “N/A.” Check the type of Major Data point:
January 2023, all lighting in offices, lighting. Must Percentage of
barns, and other buildings used for LED of the total
product handling is LED. lighting
N.3.1.4 The producer replaces 50% SON-T By the end of 2024, all artificial Check for the distribution Major Data point:
lighting (sodium lighting) in the lighting is at least 50% LED. of LED/SON-T lights Must Percentage of
greenhouses with LED lighting with an LED of the total
adapted spectrum for the crop concerned artificial lighting in
with a utilization of at least three greenhouses
mmol/Watt. Not applicable if the producer
does not use artificial lightning.
N.3.1.5 The producer uses frequency converters Check for the presence Minor
on all ventilators and pumps if it reduces of frequency converters. Must
energy use.
N.3.1.6 The producer insulates all pipes. Check insulation of Minor
pipes. Must
Complies
N.4 Additional control measures (free choice measures)
N.4.1 As a minimum, three additional control No “N/A.” Check which additional Major Data point:
measures are selected and implemented. control measures are Must Number of
The producer can propose one additional implemented additional control
control measure per year that is not measures
listed. This control measure is approved
by the service provider.
ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES (FREE CHOICE MEASURES)
Nº Control Measure Guidance
Nature – Additional control measures
N.1 Biodiversity
Green elements
Create an additional flowering border by either: Under certain conditions, the Agrarisch Natuur – en
• Extra-wide field border, with a mixture of perennial flowering plants and a minimum width of Landschapbeheer (ANLb) program offers compensation for these
9m; or measures.
• Additional number of field borders/flowering wind hedges (e.g., on more plots than grown for
Albert Heijn); or
• Sow a continuous plot of at least 0.5ha with a native mixture of perennial flowering plants
Native row of trees or hedges present on the yard with a minimum length of 15m (may be divided Being part of the yard layout
into 2m × 7.5m)
Green, blooming roof of 25m2

Native grass herb mixture around the greenhouse, mowing and draining (do not clatter). Mow for the
first time after flowering (after 1 July) so that herbs can set seed. Second mowing in Sep./Oct.
Mow grass strips between the crops all year round.

Planting the side of water basins with native soil cover plants
Blue elements
Ecological ditch cleaning with a semi-open ditch and mowing the ditch sides in phases (leave 25% If ditch management is not done in-house, a statement from/an
all year round) agreement with the water authority in which you can demonstrate
that the water authority mows the ditch sides in phases is also
acceptable.
Construction of a nature-friendly bank at least 100m long, with a gradual transition from soil to ditch,
whereby at least 1m of the slope is underwater. The horizontal length of the slope is at least twice as
long as the height of the slope.
Additional control measures Spichernstr. 55, 50672 Cologne, Germany
Construction of a pool of at least 1m deep and with a minimum surface area of 25m2
Casing soil mushroom

Mix at least 30–50% peat substitutes in mushroom casings
N.2 Resilient and healthy soil

Preventing soil compaction
Use of fixed tracks on Albert Heijn plots, where all operations are driven on the same tracks
No or minimal turning tillage (only top 15cm) on Albert Heijn plots
Use of low-pressure tires/tracks or a pressure exchange system on tractor and/or other tools
Soil quality
Positive organic matter balance on average at company level
Generous rotation for potato 1:5
Water
Install level-controlled drainage to retain water by determining the drainage height of the plot • When constructing or converting to level-controlled drainage
(avoiding unnecessary drainage of water). Applicable for soils where there is no clay layer at it is important to follow a training or to make agreements with the
drainage depth (approx. -1m) and seepage on the plot is less than 0.5mm/day water authority on how to optimally regulate the level to prevent
dehydration and leaching of nutrients.
• Since 1 January 2018, the use of traditional drainage
systems is no longer allowed in Limburg, and a conversion
obligation to level-controlled applies. This concerns the
conversion of existing drainage or the construction of new
drainage.
Start using more rainwater (from 50:50 to at least 30:70). Only applicable for covered cultivation.
Irrigation in open field cultivation by means of:

• Irrigation tree
• Drip irrigation
• Pipe system with nozzles
• Center and linear pivots
Reuse washing water on your own farm (if sufficient quality and volume) From own washing/sorting line (after purification, if needed)
Use of robust drift-reducing spraying technique in outdoor fruit growing (DRT list except top three)
Washing area with a collection (closed floor) and purification (via a phytobac, biofilter, heliosec, or
REM-dry) for cleaning the sprayer.
Integrated pest management

Nonchemical control of other above-ground pests and diseases (on top of requirements of control
point N.2.4)
Nonchemical control of nematodes and other soil-borne diseases and pests
No chemical plant protection product applied to a crop for at least two categories (fungicides, For example, only chemical insecticides applied
herbicides, insecticides)
Precision farming
Fertilizing with precision by basing fertilization on soil scanning and applying it on a site-specific
basis. For example, spreading compost and lime based on soil scanning.
Precision plant protection by either:

• Applying exclusion of sections
• Sensor-controlled site-specific/site-by-site application
Precision irrigation by watering with minimal overlap and optimal irrigation within a plot For example, using Raindancer or similar app
N.3 Reducing the impact on the climate

Saving energy
Generate at least 50% of the total energy need via solar panels, a small windmill, or wind turbine
Using an energy-efficient cooling or storage system:

• Heat-cold storage
• Heat pump
• Heat recovery
• Cooling with condenser sensor pressure control
Use of CO2 from third parties in the greenhouse

Use of residual heat from industry in the greenhouse
Dehumidification with latent heat recovery in the greenhouse

Placing the second (or third) energy screen in the greenhouse
Energy-efficient climate system in cell cultivation:

• Humidity deficit control
• Oxygen corrected max. CO2 limit
• Inhalation moisture control
• Heat/Moisture/CO2 measuring system
Energy-efficient heating boilers in cell cultivation: Hoog rendement (HR) or HR cascade
Energy-efficient cooling in cell cultivation with groundwater or bed cooling
Working toward achieving climate neutrality

Electrification of commercial vehicles and equipment in combination with generating own wind or
solar power
Construction of geothermal energy installations
Conversion to a low-temperature heating system in combination with heat-cold storage, heat pump,
and/or use of industrial residual heat
Plant Protection Products (PPP) risk classification
Prohibited active ingredients Product name (example) Nature of the PPP

mancozeb HF MANCOZEB DG Fungicide
imidacloprid ADMIRE Insecticide
etridiazool AATERRA ME Fungicide
fenpropimorf CORBEL Fungicide
methiocarb MESUROL 500 SC Insecticide
dimethoaat ROGOR Insecticide
ethoprofos MOCAP 15G Insecticide
thiacloprid CALYPSO Insecticide
chloorpyrifos PYRISTAR 250 CF Insecticide
diquat dibromide REGLONE Herbicide
teflubenzuron NOMOLT Insecticide
bromuconazool Soleil Fungicide
cypermethrin CYPERKILL 250 EC Insecticide
flumioxazin TOKI Herbicide
metam-natrium MONAM GECONC. Nematicide
mecoprop-p DUPLOSAN MCPP Herbicide
tefluthrin FORCE Insecticide
pirimifos-methyl Actellic 50 Insecticide
esfenvaleraat SUMICIDIN SUPER Insecticide
High-risk active ingredients Product name (example) Nature of the PPP

metalaxyl-m RIDOMIL GOLD Fungicide
etoxazool BORNEO Insecticide
lambda-cyhalothrin KARATE ZEON Insecticide
imazamox Corum Insecticide
pendimethalin STOMP SC Herbicide
spinosad TRACER Insecticide
tebuconazool FOLICUR Fungicide
deltamethrin DECIS EC Insecticide
oxamyl VYDATE 10G Nematicide
metribuzin SENCOR SC Herbicide
pirimicarb PIRIMOR Insecticide
abamectin VERTIMEC GOLD Insecticide
cyantraniliprole Benevia Insecticide
ethofumesaat TRAMAT 200 EC Herbicide
Nature of the PPP
Fungicide
Insecticide
Fungicide
Fungicide
Insecticide
Insecticide
Insecticide
Insecticide
Insecticide
Herbicide
Insecticide
Fungicide
Insecticide
Herbicide
Nematicide
Herbicide
Insecticide
Insecticide
Insecticide
Nature of the PPP

Fungicide
Insecticide
Insecticide
Insecticide
Herbicide
Insecticide
Fungicide
Insecticide
Nematicide
Herbicide
Insecticide
Insecticide
Insecticide
Herbicide
Supporting document: Nesting and accommodation facilities
Clause N.1.1.2 requires that you create nesting and/or accommodation facilities for four different spe
to create biodiversity in your yard.
Examples of suitable nesting and accommodation facilities:
1. House martin nest bowls

2. Owl boxes
3. (Ring) sparrow facility
4. Swift box
5. Bird of prey box and/or seat posts
6. Bat boxes
7. Starling box
8. Semi-open nest box for robin, wren, black redstart, wagtail
9. Nest boxes for tits, wrens, treecreepers, nuthatches, pied flycatcher, great spotted woodpecke
(Source: Vogelbescherming)
In short, during the CB audit you can show the following:
1. Four nesting and/or accommodation facilities in your yard

facilities
es for four different species of (farm) birds and/or bats. This is
reat spotted woodpecker, tawny owl (wooded area)

Supporting document: Organic matter balance
Clause N.2.1.2 requires an organic matter balance. The goal is to have a minimum neutral, and preferably average positive organic matter balance at c ompa
level. The organic matter balance can be calculated using various methods. For an explanation of (effective) organic matter (EOM) and key figures for calcul
see Soil Fertilization Handbook.
You can outsource the organic matter calculations or calculate them yourself. It is advised to calculate the organic matter balance after the season (and bef
the start of the new season). For example, a tool that can be used to calculate the EOM is the OM Balance: https://om-balance.org/nl/.
This is the detailed guidance for this tool.
We expect the following from you:
1. An organic matter balance with all the plots you have grown for Albert Heijn this season, including the leased plots.
2. Preferably you enter all your plots in the organic matter balance.
Exception: If the degradation of OM is more than 2500kg/ha/year, an upper limit for the required EOM supply of 2500kg/ha/year applies, and a negative ba
is allowed as a result.
Step by step
1. Follow the link to the website and the OM Balance:
Register: First, you need to register. This can be done by clicking on “Register” at the bottom of the homepage (or “Log in” if you already have an acco
 Step 1: Fill in company details, fill in the following details:
o Company name and zip code
o Choose “Plot balance” or “Company balance”
 If you want to add crops on more than one parcel for Albert Heijn cultivation and/or add more parcel s, choose “Company
Balance.” With this option you can add multiple fields to one balance, so that you see an average organic matter balance a
farm level.
 If you grow a maximum of one parcel for Albert Heijn in total, and do not want to enter any further p arcels, select “Plot
balance.”
o Region
o Soil type
o What is the organic matter content (%)? (this information can be obtained from sampling)
o The question “What is the phosphate status?” is not required to fill in.
 Step 2: Field data, fill in for the past season:
o Note: Click on 'Advanced' to adjust the percentage of organic matter and/or soil type for the relevant plot.
o General field data (name, year, size in ha)
o Main crop (and possibly green manure)
o Enter type of fertilizer (which organic fertilizer including quantity (ton/ha))
 Step 3: Calculate the balance for the completed parcels
 Result:
o Organic matter balance (the effective organic matter expressed in kg EOS per ha)
o Operating income: Positive, neutral or negative OS balance.
2. For a new balance, go to “Account” > “New Balance” for a new balance at field or farm level.
In short, during the CB audit (once a year) you can show the following:
A completed organic matter balance with at least neutral OS balance at farm level of at least all parcels cultivated for Albert Heijn (preferably all parcels in o
to obtain the most complete farm balance possible), including leased parcels.
e organic matter balance at c ompany
er (EOM) and key figures for calculating,
balance after the season (and before

lance.org/nl/.
plots.
ha/year applies, and a negative balance
Log in” if you already have an account).
more parcel s, choose “Company

n average organic matter balance at
any further p arcels, select “Plot
nt plot.
ert Heijn (preferably all parcels in order

Supporting document: Soil scan
Clause N.2.1.3 requires a visual assessment of your soil once every two years by means of a profile pit. The visual a
that differ from each other (one profile of a plot that probably scores well and one profile of a plot that is not expe
the profile pits to create awareness about the status of your soil.
In order to include rooting in addition to soil structure, you should preferably make a profile pit when the crop is al
maturing (around July for most crops).
We expect the following from you:
1. Dig a profile pit

2. Take a photo of the profile pit including interpretation (see instruction below)
3. Justification (may also be oral to the CB auditor) why you have selected these two plots for the profile pit.
1. Digging a profile pit
Guidance: factors such as rooting, structure and disturbing layers can be assessed in a pit. The great advantage of a
released, and observations can be quickly combined. This gives the “digger” coherent information of the soil qualit
This document of the Louis Bolk Institute (https://www.louisbolk.institute/downloads/2986.pdf) describes in five s
1. Dig a hole of 50x50cm and at least 40cm deep with a spade

2. Assess the rooting, structure, any disturbing layer and the presence of worms on the profile wall
3. Use a spade to put an undisturbed root ball of the layer 0-25cm from the side of the pit, preferably around
4. Support the root ball well and lift it up
5. Place the root ball on the ground or on a crate
2. Photo of the profile pit including interpretation

After you have dug the profile pit, we ask you to take a picture of the root ball.
In addition, we ask you to interpret the soil quality using the Soil Scan of the Louis Bolk Institute. Using this docume
factors, including the thickness of the layers, root growth, the percentage of structural elements, disruptive layers,
deficiencies. In the same document as mentioned in step 1 you can find an explanation per factor and a form.
Step by step
1. Download the document (you already did this in step 1):https://www.louisbolk.institute/downloads/2986.
2. Read the instruction per factor carefully
3. Enter your observations on the entry form (pages 20 and 21)
4. Save this form so that you can show it during the audit.
a profile pit. The visual assessment shall be carried out on two plots
of a plot that is not expected to score well). We ask you to carry out
le pit when the crop is already in full growth and possibly already
plots for the profile pit.
The great advantage of a pit is that a lot of soil information is quickly

mation of the soil quality.
6.pdf) describes in five steps how to proceed.
he profile wall
he pit, preferably around a plant
titute. Using this document, you can assess the root ball on various
ments, disruptive layers, digestion of crop residues and/or oxygen
r factor and a form.
titute/downloads/2986.pdf
Supporting document: Green manure and rest crops
Clause N.2.3.1 requires application of green manure and rest crops. This supporting document
provides detailed information to support you on implementing this requirement.
Requirements for green manure:
 Harvest before 1 October and immediately sow a green manure or rest crop (without
fertilization).
 Let it last through the winter period.
 Mandatory mechanized tillage.
Exception: Plowing of green manures in the autumn is permitted, if it can be demonstrated that the
soil type, according the Manure Act, is clay (demonstrated through Boer en Bunder or soil analysis).
And it is evident that the green manure will not survive the winter period.
Rest crop requirements:
Definition:
 Fiber crops (flax and hemp)

 Legumes (lucerne, peas, fava beans, soybeans)
 Grains (wheat, barley, triticale, quinoa)
 Grasses
Exception: Not applicable to perennial crops on the same plot (such as orchard fruit, asparagus) and
nocovered substrate cultivation.
Example: If your total area is 100ha and your AH area is 50ha, sow 25ha of this total 100ha with a
green manure or rest crop.
Choice of green manures and/or rest crops.
1. Consult with your advisor when choosing the green manures and/or rest crops. Keep
nematodes in mind.
2. In Appendix 1 you can find an overview of suitable green manures per crop type.
3. In Appendix 2 you can find an overview of suitable rest crops per crop type.
In short, during the audit you can show the following:
1. The total area (ha) on which green manure and/or rest crop is sown and the total number of
farm hectares (from which the percentage can be calculated).
2. An overview of the sown green manures and/or rest crops.
3. Date of plowing the green manures and/or rest crops.
Appendix 1: Suitable green manures per crop type
Green manures are crops that are used to maintain or improve soil fertility and/or to prevent
leaching. For example, they can absorb nutrients, make a positive contribution to the structure of
the soil, extract moisture from the soil so that the soil can be worked on earlier in the spring, supp
cument organic matter, inhibit the development of nematodes, cover the soil by means of soil protection
and suppress the growth of weeds (source: Soil and Fertilization Handbook)
We advise you to contact your advisor for the choice of green manure. In addition, you can find
information in the green manure application manual about the choice of green manure:
without https://www.handboekgroenbemesters.nl/nl/handboekgroenbemesters.htm
In the chapter “Choice of green manures” you can find the following tables:
ated that the 1. The dry matter and organic matter content (table 3.1)
2. The properties per green manure that are important in protecting/improving the structur
soil analysis).
(table 3.2)
3. A nematode schedule per green manure (table 3.3)
4. A soil fungus schedule per green manure (table 3.4)
5. A soil pest schedule (table 3.5)
6. Value of green manures for pollinators (bees and bumblebees) (table 3.6)
7. Nitrogen: key figures and properties of green manures (table 3.7)
8. An explanation of the correct sowing time for green manures (table 3.8)
Appendix 2: Suitable rest crops per crop type
Rest crops provide diversity in the cropping plan, so that good soil quality can be maintained. Res
paragus) and crops ensure correct soil recovery and correct soil cover. In addition to soil quality, this also
improves water management, soil life and prevents loss of nutrients.
0ha with a Suitable rest crops include:
 Fiber crops (flax and hemp)

 Legumes (lucerne, peas, fava beans, soybeans)
 Grains (wheat, barley, triticale, quinoa)
 Grasses
. Keep
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Supporting document: Nitrogen planner
Clause N.2.2.2 requires that you to prevent over-fertilization by focusing on N-fertilization, based
on measurements:
1. Grower has a fertilization advice based on a plot, crop and catch crop combination.
2. Grower adjusts fertilization during and prior to cultivation based on soil or crop samples.
Samples are taken at least once per crop and at least once per year.
By applying nitrogen fertilization on the basis of measurements in the crop and the soil, the
leaching of unused nitrogen into ground and surface water can be limited. In this way, optimal
fertilization is carried out according to the needs of the crop.
With the help of the NDICEA nitrogen planner you gain insight into nitrogen supply and needs at
your company. You can use this to create a fertilization advice (1). In addition, you can take
samples yourself using the Nitrachek to gain insight into the nitrate status of your fields (2), which
you can also add to the NDICEA nitrogen planner.
Both tools are explained below.
To work! – NDICEA Nitrogen Planner
The NDICEA nitrogen planner of the Louis Bolk Institute helps to manage nitrogen on your farm,
through an integrated approach. It looks at the expected nitrogen supply from (artificial) fertilizers,
crop residues, green manures, and the soil on the one hand and the crop requirement on the
other.
1. Make sure you have your soil surveys and/or manure analyses at hand.
2. Go to www.ndicea.nl and choose “Continue” at the desired language.
3. Read the introduction
4. Continue to “the program” (on the left) and read through.
5. Under “Getting started” you will find an explanation of the various modules:
a. Crop rotation module: Provides an overview of nitrogen dynamics
b. Plot module: Detailed insight into the history and prognosis of nitrogen
management. It is recommended to calibrate the model by performing nitrogen
measurements. This can be done using NitraCheck or RQflex (see “Getting started
– NitraCheck”)
6. To download
a. Register with your email address to receive a download link.
b. You will then receive an email to download the program.
c. Download the program
7. Fill in data:
a. …
b. ..
c.
8. Result:
To work! – Nitrachek
In the nitrogen planner and in the Better for program it is recommended to measure the nitrog
levels on your fields. This can be done through NitraCheck.
The NitraCheck is a reflectometer with which you can easily measure nitrate levels yourself. Th
N-fertilization, based method uses nitrate strips that are dipped in liquid for 1 second. The measuring strip changes c
from light to dark purple (depending on the nitrate concentrations). This measuring strip is plac
the NitraCheck, after which the NitraCheck indicates the nitrate concentration in mg/l after 1
combination. minute.
oil or crop samples.
This is available through various companies. Read the instructions for use of the NitraCheck car
before you start using it.
nd the soil, the
this way, optimal You can add the results of this to the NDICEA nitrogen planner or save them and show them to
auditor.
upply and needs at You perform this measurement at least once per crop and at least once a year.
, you can take
your fields (2), which
In short, during the audit you can show the following:
1. Presence of soil and/or crop sample results, with the Nitrachek or nitrogen sample take
2. Fertilization advice.
3. Proof of implementation.
ogen on your farm,

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Supporting document for environmental impact points ('milieubelastingspunten' or MBP)
SOM MBP (Meerdere items)
Plaats (Meerdere items)
Rijlabels Gemiddelde van MBP waterleven Gemiddelde van MBP bodemleven Gemiddelde van MBP grondwater
V.O.F. Pijnen-Somers 103 116 942
MTS Hendrickx en zn. 217 239 1740
V.O.F. van Aert-Koolen 308 273 2089
V.O.F. Vermeulen 271 245 3742
De heer L.J.M. Koolen 408 422 3782
Eindtotaal 264 264 2429
2e kwartiel 271 245 2089
 Growers receive an anonymized overview in which they only see themselves, the other
names become growers A, B, C, etc.
 The pivot table shows the average environmental impact of broccoli in Ossendrecht, in 2020
per indicator (aquatic life, soil life and groundwater).
 At the bottom is the second quartile of the above data
 The green areas indicate that the grower is at or below the second quartile, so they score
statistically at or below the 2nd quartile and do not have to provide an explanation
o Grower van Aert shall explain for all three indicators why the scores are higher than
the best scoring* + improvement plan needed.
o Grower Vermeulen shall explain for the groundwater indicator why the score is
higher than the best scoring + improvement plan needed.
o Grower Koolen shall explain for all three indicators why the scores are higher than
the best scoring + improvement plan needed.
*The best scoring is therefore the second quartile
or MBP)
van MBP grondwater

942
1740
2089
3742
3782
2429
2089
s, the other
ndrecht, in 2020
so they score
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the score is
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ENGLISH VERSION 1.0_MAR22

VALID FROM: 1 MARCH 2022

IF YES, IS THE CONSULTANT A LICENSED

IF YES, WHAT IS THE FARM ASSURER'S

Covered: Greenhouse cultivation

Covered: Cell cultivation

P.2 Long term relationship

P.3.2 The producer gives permission to https://www.ah.nl/suppliers/map No “N/A.”

P.4 Social compliance

Covered: Greenhouse cultivation

Covered: Cell cultivation

N.1.1 Nest- and shelter sites

N.1.2 Flowering fields and borders

N.1.3 Prevention of light pollution

See sheet “MBP” (informative).

See sheet "PPP risk classification."

N.2.5 Emission reduction of plant protection products

N.2.6 Efficient water use

Does not apply to the moment

Nº Control Measure Guidance

Nature – Additional control measures

Green, blooming roof of 25m2

Mow grass strips between the crops all year round.

Casing soil mushroom

N.2 Resilient and healthy soil

Irrigation in open field cultivation by means of:

Integrated pest management

Precision plant protection by either:

N.3 Reducing the impact on the climate

Using an energy-efficient cooling or storage system:

Use of CO2 from third parties in the greenhouse

Dehumidification with latent heat recovery in the greenhouse

Energy-efficient climate system in cell cultivation:

Energy-efficient heating boilers in cell cultivation: Hoog rendement (HR) or HR cascade

Energy-efficient cooling in cell cultivation with groundwater or bed cooling

Working toward achieving climate neutrality

Construction of geothermal energy installations

Prohibited active ingredients Product name (example) Nature of the PPP

High-risk active ingredients Product name (example) Nature of the PPP

Nature of the PPP

Examples of suitable nesting and accommodation facilities:

1. House martin nest bowls

In short, during the CB audit you can show the following:

1. Four nesting and/or accommodation facilities in your yard

es for four different species of (farm) birds and/or bats. This is

reat spotted woodpecker, tawny owl (wooded area)

This is the detailed guidance for this tool.

We expect the following from you:

1. Follow the link to the website and the OM Balance:

balance after the season (and before

ha/year applies, and a negative balance

Log in” if you already have an account).

more parcel s, choose “Company

any further p arcels, select “Plot

ert Heijn (preferably all parcels in order

1. Dig a profile pit

1. Digging a profile pit

1. Dig a hole of 50x50cm and at least 40cm deep with a spade

2. Photo of the profile pit including interpretation

plots for the profile pit.

The great advantage of a pit is that a lot of soil information is quickly

Requirements for green manure: