2.1.4 Movement ex-farm Prior to loading, all transport and handling equipment is inspected to determine its suitability for use in the loading and transporting of grain. Where external transport agents are utilised a Grain Commodity Truck Cleanliness and Prior Load Declaration should be completed. All aspects of the Grain Transport Code of Practice, as outlined under section 2.6, are followed where relevant. For the purposes of traceability, producers provide appropriate documentation to transport agents when used to move grain from the farm through the supply chain. Grain is accompanied by a Commodity Vendor Declaration (CVD)4 that provides details on the status of the grain as required by the market. As outlined in section 2.5.1, at a minimum a CVD is required: • For the tonnage of grain covered under each individual contract; and • For each truckload tendered for delivery where no contract exists (e.g., at harvest). 2.2 Grain Sampling and Testing 2.2.1 General Requirements Procedures are documented for all major processes associated with sampling and testing grain. These documented procedures for equipment maintenance and use and sampling and testing procedures are outlined in the company Sampling Manual or the Operating Procedures. Where available, industry reference material is to be used to assist the grain classification process. This includes material such as: • GTA Technical Guideline Documents; • Visual Recognition Standards Guide; • Seed Impurities of Grain Identification Guide; • Insects of Stored Grain, A Pocket Reference; and • Equipment operating manuals and instructions. 2.2.2 Equipment to be Used There is a range of equipment available for sampling and assessing the quality of grain against specifications listed in grain quality Standards (Standards). The type of equipment used, and the level of sophistication and accuracy will vary by organisation, location used, purpose of use and commodity being assessed. Only equipment suited to its intended purpose is to be used. The preference is for the use of: • Pneumatic or mechanically operated vacuum sampling equipment rather than manual vacuum or handheld probes when obtaining a sample from a road truck; • A grain divider to obtain a subsample for assessment; and • Objective technology rather than subjective assessment, where available and commercially acceptable and feasible. Where “field methods and equipment” are used, these are to be based on and where applicable, calibrated against the reference methods to provide comparable results. 6 4 https://graintrade.org.au/trade-rules-contracts/
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