Grains Guide 2015 - Growing Australian Grain

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4 GROWING AUSTRALIAN GRAIN Safely managing risks with crop inputs and grain on farm
Check that your farm complies with all relevant state and Australian regulations. This guide
describes ways to meet some of these requirements in a grain farming system.
Refer to relevant codes of practice and industry guidelines. It would not be considered
reasonable to ignore these unless a suitable alternative has been identified and documented.
Comply with the requirements for crop inputs, and technologies that you use (eg
trait licences or stewardship agreements).
Ensure storages and procedures for handling fuel meet regulatory requirements.
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mandatory in some states.
Meet the requirements specified by the buyer of your grain.
If your buyer or contract requires specific certification (eg canola sustainability certification
for Europe), be sure to have the necessary information to complete the declaration and be
prepared for a potential audit.
Objective Identify and manage risks in the grain farming system.
Identify and manage risks
Using an integrated, robust management system to keep farm records.
Using systems that incorporate formal standards, such as an assurance or best management
practice program. Grain specific examples include ,
and Queensland's
Incorporating quality assurance into contracts if the buyer requires it.
Preparing a farm map.
Assessing and managing risks such as those from historical activities (eg former sheep dips),
adjacent properties, roadways, easements and waterways.
Notifying neighbours and other stakeholders (eg ) of your cropping intentions
(essential for genetically modified varieties), pesticide use plan and other issues as appropriate
where there are sensitive crops or land uses nearby.
Obtaining from suppliers assurance for the quality and integrity of crop inputs (where possible)
and recording this with batch numbers of chemical and fertiliser inputs in case of a later issue
with efficacy or contamination.
OTHER PRACTICES TO CONSIDER IN YOUR GRAIN FARMING ENTERPRISE
MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS
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