Documentation & Traceability in Agarwood Production – Ensuring Quality, Compliance, and Market Confidence
Proper documentation and traceability allow farmers, plantation managers, and buyers to track every stage of agarwood production—from inoculation to harvest to processing—ensuring quality, sustainability, and accountability.
1. Why Documentation Matters
- Tracks phase-based induction (AgarStart™, FusaPrime™, FusaTrinity™, ResinRush™ / FusaBlaze™)
- Ensures time-gap management and tree recovery
- Supports resin grade differentiation (chips, blocks, oil-grade)
- Provides evidence for sustainability certifications and ethical sourcing
- Enables data-driven improvements in yield, quality, and induction protocols
2. Key Records to Maintain
| Record Type | Details to Track | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Tree ID & Location | GPS coordinates, plantation block, DBH, age | Unique identification for traceability |
| Induction Records | Product used, phase, date, spacing, depth, operator | Monitors resin induction protocol adherence |
| Resin Development | Visual indicators, aroma, core sample results | Guides late-stage induction or harvest |
| Harvest Records | Date, resin grade (chips/blocks/oil-grade), quantity | Supports yield analysis and market transparency |
| Worker Safety & PPE | PPE used, safety checks, incidents | Ensures safety compliance |
| Environmental Monitoring | Soil, water, ecosystem impact, waste management | Supports sustainability reporting |
| Quality Control / Testing | Aroma, density, essential oil content | Confirms resin maturity and market value |
3. Traceability Workflow
- Assign Tree IDs – Every tree is uniquely coded.
- Log Induction Phases – Record product, time-gap, and operator for each application.
- Monitor Resin Development – Use visual, tactile, and aroma indicators; record results.
- Grade & Harvest Resin – Log chips, blocks, or oil-grade selections.
- Store Data in Accessible Format – Manual ledger, spreadsheet, or digital system.
- Report & Verify – Trace product from tree → harvest → buyer, ensuring quality and compliance.
Farmer Tip:
Even simple paper logs can provide full traceability and help identify best practices over multiple seasons.
4. Farmer-Friendly Summary
- Every tree is tracked: Unique ID, DBH, and location
- Every phase is recorded: Products, timing, and induction results
- Resin grading is documented: Chips, blocks, oil-grade
- Harvest and quality data stored: Supports market confidence and sustainability claims
Analogy:
Documentation in agarwood is like keeping a recipe notebook: it ensures every batch of resin is consistent, traceable, and reproducible.
5. BarIno™ Principle
Documentation and traceability ensure controlled, high-quality, and sustainable agarwood production.
By tracking induction, resin development, harvest, and worker/environmental compliance, BarIno™ enables transparency, quality assurance, and long-term plantation management.