Grains Guide 2015 - Growing Australian Grain

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12 GROWING AUSTRALIAN GRAIN Safely managing risks with crop inputs and grain on farm
MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS
Comply with state boundary and local area clean down requirements for harvester transport.
Use cleaning methods that effectively decontaminate from the prior use, particularly before
the start of harvest.
Comply with fire risk harvesting restrictions and regulations eg
Ensure appropriate clean down procedures are used between harvesting of GM and non-GM
crops. These are described in the .^
Making formal agreements with contractors and conducting pre-harvest inductions and
discussions with staff and contractors including procedures, risks, safety, etc.
Testing grain moisture, protein and other quality parameters during harvest to meet market
requirements.
Segregating by variety, classification, specialty traits and season of production may add value.
Collecting and retaining representative samples for grain quality testing by paddock.
Cleaning grain to suit market needs may add value.
Managing grain drying to preserve grain quality to meet market needs.
Minimising risk of contamination in handling equipment. For example, use designated augers
for specific purposes, or another system to avoid cross-contamination. Augers used for zinc
phosphide or pickled grain can not be used for grain to be marketed.
Understanding risk of fire with modern machinery, especially with oilseed and pulse crops and
manage to match weather conditions.
OTHER PRACTICES TO CONSIDER IN YOUR GRAIN FARMING ENTERPRISE
Objective Minimise risks of contamination and fire during harvest.
Grain hygiene, quality and integrity are maintained to meet standards.
Harvest and handling
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