This Code is structured on a number of activities that industry undertakes along the supply chain commencing with OnFarm Activities. There is no intention to prioritise each activity, as all are considered essential to managing grain within the Australian grain industry. There are many generic requirements and processes that are applicable to more than one of these activities or areas of industry operation. For example: • Mandatory compliance with applicable regulations; • Staff training; • Impact on the environment; • Documentation of procedures; • Collection of data and maintenance of records; and • Traceability through the supply chain. 2.1 On-Farm Activities All farm related activities are carried out in compliance with the Stewardship Guide Growing Australian Grain - Safely managing risks with crop inputs and grain on farm available from Grain Producers website.1 That guide details information for grain growers and their advisers about managing risks with inputs, grain handling and safety on-farm. 2.1.1 General Processes This activity refers to all processes occurring on the farm including: • Pre-sowing; • Crop growth and agronomy practices; • Harvesting; • Storage; and • Transport. At all stages the crop and/or harvested grain is managed to consider the impact of those practices on producing grain that meets market requirements. These factors include yield, grain quality, agronomic aspects of the crop and environmental impacts, and to limit and/or eliminate the presence of toxins, microbial and other contamination, non-approved chemical residues, live stored grain insects and contaminants as appropriate. Activities conducted in all areas of operations for this purpose include: • In-crop monitoring for insect pests, weeds and diseases; • Biosecurity risks are managed appropriately; • Maintaining the hygiene of storages, vehicles, equipment and surrounds; • Minimising contamination of the commodity produced; • Complying with regulatory requirements and controls at all times; • Conducting activities according to workplace health and safety regulations and other labour laws such as modern slavery; • Prior to and during crop growth, chemicals are applied based on agronomic and environmental conditions. • Complying with any regulatory or industry requirements as appropriate for grain, including sustainability, traceability and environmental management of producing grain; and • Contractors used to carry out an activity providing a declaration attesting to compliance with industry guidelines. 4 Section 2: Code of Practice Requirements 1 https://www.grainproducers.com.au/australian-grains-guide
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