Environment
Devaney’s Bananas, has met the environmental standards of the both H.A.A.C.P. and
The Environment Management Standard called ECO warranty 2010, a certification program that sets rigorous environmental and
working standards on banana farms. The Project’s guidelines call for farms
to curtail use of toxic chemicals, control pollution, conserve soil and
water, and protect the health and safety of workers. “Bill”, says
production hasn’t suffered, and that the program has actually achieved cost
savings, by way of reduction
in the use of Synthetic Fertiliser and Agrochemical inputs.
We have in
place a system of monitoring the ecosystem, by way of recording wildlife,
which reinforces evidences of the health ecosystem of the farm. Many
different species of frogs spiders and birds are sited and are growing in
numbers. Our employees are motivated in implementing this process, and are
the main contributors in the recording of sightings.
Water is a
precious resource, we are constantly monitoring the runoff from the weather,
grass is left between the rows to protect the soil.
We have an
assessment ‘process’ to identify environmental issues of concern. Constantly
monitoring and assessing progress of our goals and a review process is in
place to
evaluate progress.
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Banana Truck and Trailer
Notice Board for identifying wildlife
Dereck inspecting damage from 25 feet of rain
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