Grains Guide 2015 - Growing Australian Grain

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6 GROWING AUSTRALIAN GRAIN Safely managing risks with crop inputs and grain on farm
Before and after planting, clean equipment paying particular attention to , bins, augers
and other equipment used for pickled grain. This will help to prevent harvested grain from
being contaminated.
If planting a genetically modified (GM) crop, meet the specific requirements defined for
that technology, such as in the licence or agreement.
Planting
Ensuring the by using seed that is‡:
◗ Labelled and traceable.
◗ Tested to assure variety is what you expect.
◗ Treated prior to sowing to prevent disease where needed.
◗ Commercially sourced when required (particularly for canola).
Matching crop choice to paddocks based on weeds, pests, diseases, nutritional constraints,
rotational history and resistance management.
Recording the seed variety sown, source of seed, seed treatments and sowing contractors
(if used) for each paddock.
Keeping records of all cleaning operations if seed treatment has been used.
OTHER PRACTICES TO CONSIDER IN YOUR GRAIN FARMING ENTERPRISE
Objective Preparation to ensure harvested grain will be clean, reliable, pure in variety,
safe, free of contaminants as required and able to meet market requirements.
MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS
‡ Australian Seeds Federation National
Code of Practice for Seed Labeling and Marketing