information refer to GRDC Stored Grain Website8. Industry preference is for the use of sealed and well-maintained permanent storages that have aeration to assist maintaining the quality of grain in storage. The structural integrity of storages must be monitored regularly during the storage period to maintain the integrity of the stored grain and to assist in maintaining its quality. Any storage condition that may impact on the quality of grain to be stored should be addressed as soon as possible after detection. 2.3.2 Stored Grain Pest & Hygiene Management (i) General A pest management strategy for all pests should be documented and regularly updated. Where required, additional pest management strategies should be implemented based on seasonal conditions (e.g., mouse plagues) or as required under regulations (e.g., operation of an Export Registered Establishment). Storages, their surrounds and all associated handling equipment should be regularly checked to prevent the entry of and to be practically free of pests, vermin and weeds. Grain spillages and dust should be cleaned and removed from the site as soon as practical following grain movement. Facilities should be regularly cleaned down following out-loading or movement of grain to remove carryover contaminants, assist insect control and assist maintaining hygiene. (ii) Stored Grain Insects For management of live stored grain insects, industry follows the principles of Integrated Pest Management including, where relevant, using tools such as: • Hygiene; • Inspection; and • Aeration. The intention is that grain is to be maintained free of live stored grain insects. Grain should be sampled regularly to determine the presence of live stored grain insects: • Any infestation should be treated as soon as practicable following detection; • When using chemicals, all label directions must be complied with; • The use of chemicals should be done to follow industry guidelines and to meet regulatory requirements and customer specifications; • All chemical treatments to grain should be done to ensure compliance with applicable MRLs; and • Only legal chemical treatments for grain, storages, structures and surrounds are to be used. 2.3.3 Storage Operations Any provider of a storage facility, including storage facilities located at processing and / or container packing facilities must operate that facility to ensure any commodity moving through that facility is not compromised in any way. This includes: • Minimising the risks for contamination of grain with other commodities stored and moved within that facility; and 8 8 https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grownotes/technical-manuals/grain-storage
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