• Where feasible, use reference methods for grain assessment; • When determining grain weight, determine that weight on a Registered Weighbridge or other approved weighing device. • Document and make known to industry where variations to industry Standards occur; • Use reference material where applicable (e.g., GTA Visual Recognition Standards Guide21); • Make available at each receival site a documented dispute and rejection procedure for each load tendered for delivery. Preference is for the use of a procedure applying common industry principles22; • Obtain a declaration from the deliverer of the grain on a range of parameters, including where applicable commercial contract/price issues, variety, GM composition, chemical use and QA status of the grain; • Take various samples for further analysis of grain quality or verification of the declaration at receival based on the risk assessment procedure of the storage provider. At a minimum grade running samples are collected where relevant to operations; and • Maintain relevant records of each delivery. (ii) Segregation Segregations are created according to market requirements and/or based on compliance with the industry Standard for that commodity and grade. Documentation of each delivery is checked prior to unloading to ensure the integrity of the grain held in storage will be maintained. Where relevant, grain of differing varietal grade classification is not blended unless: • The outcome of the resultant grain quality is known; and • Appropriate approval has been obtained from the owner of the grain. 2.5.4 Grain Quality Management during Storage During the storage period: • Segregations and grain integrity are maintained to meet market requirements; • Regular sampling and grain inspection occur, and these processes are documented; • Hygiene of the grain is maintained; • Insect and pest control programs are implemented to assist in maintaining the hygiene of the stored grain and meet marketing requirements on outturn; • Following grain movement, grain spillages are cleaned on a regular basis; and • Relevant records are maintained for all storages and when grain is moved within the storage facility. These records may include: - Commodity - Grade - Quality - Chemical treatments 14 21 https://graintrade.org.au/fact-sheets/ 22 https://graintrade.org.au/technical-guidelines-documents/
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