Grains Guide 2015 - Growing Australian Grain

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15 GROWING AUSTRALIAN GRAIN Safely managing risks with crop inputs and grain on farm
OTHER PRACTICES TO CONSIDER IN YOUR GRAIN FARMING ENTERPRISE
Developing a clear plan for grain storage, transport and delivery that identifies and manages
the risks described in the .
Maintaining and management of silos, stores and surrounds with regular inspection
and maintenance.
at least monthly according to the level of food and feed safety risk,
including: temperature, moisture, mould, insect, bird or rodent contamination, damage to the
facility and site hygiene.
Managing grain temperature and moisture to be in optimum range for storage quality and
protectant efficacy.
and closely monitoring grains stored with high moisture content.
Managing resistance risks in pest control, including integrated pest management, rotating
grain protectants with other options, collecting and testing survivors of treatment failure.
Documenting procedures and treatments.
Following industry best practice protocols and resistance management strategies for
.
Using storages that:
◗ Meet effective hygiene standards and are aerated where practicable.
◗ Are designed so they can be effectively cleaned.
Choosing sealable, gas-tight silo designs that meet if installing
new or retrofitting silos.
Keeping of silo testing and inspections.
Ensuring that any are:
◗ In sealable, gas-tight silos that are inspected, maintained and at least
annually. Compliance plates may be fitted after testing.
◗ Certified by fumigator, with the certification valid within 100 days of delivery
(including start & finish time and venting period).
◗ Monitored for temperature and gas concentration.
Grain storage continued