A Quality Description Language is a set of photographs and short definitions used to describe a product. It focuses on the key quality parameters in a way that is readily measured, preferably objectively.
Language is an initial attempt to address the issue.
It also provides a framework enabling sale by description and provides a framework for maintaining accurate on-farm records of crop variation. Provides a basis for field grading and selection of harvested material. A valuable and simple resource which can be used to train new members of the harvesting team in aspects of selection and cutting techniques based on quality specifications. Provides a full and accurate set of standards for ordering and dispatching consignments. Specifications can be reassessed at different points in the marketing chain and changes in product quality can be monitored as the product moves through the distribution system.