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Guide to the
GTA GRAIN STANDARDS
2009/10 SEASON
A Project of GRAIN TRADE AUSTRALIA
Twelfth Edition 2009
Published by Grain Trade Australia Ltd PO Box R1829 Royal Exchange NSW 1225 Australia Phone: 02 9247 6408 Email: admin@graintrade.org.au Website: www.graintrade.org,.au
©
GTA Members use only
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
Standards Setting Process Introduction GTA Standards Committee Purpose & Intent of Standards Objectives of GTA Setting Standards Procedure for Standards Development
3
3 4 4 5 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9
2. GTA Grain Standards – Contents Section 1. Guide & Explanatory Memorandum Section 2. Grains Section 3. Oilseeds Section 4. Pulses Section 5. Fodder Section 6. Bird Seeds Section 7. Proteins Section. 8 Organics Section 9. By-Products Section 10. Fats & Oils Section 11. Problem Identification Section 12. Best Practice
DISCLAIMER
Grain Trade Australia (GTA) believes that the material contained in this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 (and all associated documents referred to in this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10) are correct at time of printing. GTA does not represent or warrant that the Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 is free from errors or deletions that may have a material impact on readers’ commercial activities. Users of this GTA Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 should obtain their own independent advice as to the applicability of this information to their needs. Users of this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 do so on the basis that (to the extent lawfully possible) they assume all responsibility for any resulting direct or indirect loss, damage or consequences. Nothing contained in this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 should be construed as advice.
© GTA Members use only
Page 2 of 9
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10
1.
Standards Setting Processes
Introduction Grain Trade Australia, previously NACMA, was formed in 1991 to increase the facilitation of trade across the Australian grain industry. The grains industry was deregulating and there was increasing involvement of private trading operations alongside the existing statutory boards. This increase in commercial activity was hampered by the lack of clarity on the varying grain standards that each state had developed. Questions arose as to the grain standard to be used and the other major issue was what where the contract terms. GTA developed Grain Trading Standards (Standards) as its first priority and then in 1999 GTA released the GTA Trade Rules. The Australian Oilseeds Federation produces the Oilseeds Standards with Pulse Australia producing the Pulse Standards for use across the country. GTA produce the Cereal Standards that are used by industry for domestic trading and for export shipments. Various other Standards relating to other commodities are produced by the major participants in that industry where there are no industry organisations relevant to that commodity. The Standards are reviewed yearly by the GTA Standards Committee and presented to industry at the GTA Common Interest Forum where all members are able to place their final comments to the Standards Committee before the Standards are adopted for the applicable season. Whilst there are many fiercely competing organisations vying for the grain producers tonne of grain either to store or trade or both, when it comes to Standards it is critical that there is a uniform approach by all grain industry participants to ensure the quality and therefore the price competitiveness of the Australian crop is not compromised. Unfortunately there are often different interpretation of the meaning of the Standards, due to a lack of training and mis-interpretation. It is critical that anyone who becomes a party to a contract that refers to GTA Standards has a clear understanding of what the Standards mean in practical and theoretical terms and how to apply those Standards. Users of this Grain Standards Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 should have a thorough understanding of the Standards and their implications to commercial trading activities. All industry and users of this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 are encouraged to actively participate in their industry and advise GTA of any issues of concern with Standards or any suggested changes to those Standards. One word of warning: Standards are dynamic due to the ongoing changes to the commercial arrangements within the grains industry. Whilst the information in this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 and all associated documents referred to in this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 is current at time of publication, these Standards are reviewed annually. Additionally, due to the change over of seasons from old to new seasons grain, new Standards may apply to grain traded even though the grain was harvested and stored in a previous season. Whilst the information in this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 is current at time of publication, you will need to monitor the GTA Member Updates and the GTA website to ensure that you are aware of the changes to the Standards and importantly you will need to determine how these changes impact on your trading arrangements. All the best in ensuring the quality of Australian grain in one of the most competitive trading environments in the world!
© GTA Members use only
Page 3 of 9
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 GTA Standards Committee The GTA Standards Committee (Committee) is a committee under GTA responsible for generation of all Standards and related issues. The Committee is charged with the following activities: Review of and recommendations for updates of commodity Standards in cooperation with Pulse Australia, Australian Oilseeds Federation and other industry participants Review of issues relating to quality assurance and recommendations on action for GTA Development of protocols for accreditation of laboratories involved in testing to support GTA contracts Development of industry Codes of Practice
Other related activities include: Advise on the effective adoption and implementation of the GTA Standards by individuals and by the relevant sectors of the industry Foster communication between the GTA Board, Management and the Standards Committee on industry matters that relate to GTA Standards Report and make recommendations to the industry at the Common Interest Forum on all matters of relevance addressed by the Standards Committee
Upon development of the Standards, recommendations are made to the GTA Board for adoption. The members of the Committee come from a range of industry organisations and membership is reviewed annually according to GTA policy. Purpose & Intent of Standards The Standards that apply to grain tendered for delivery are developed for each commodity based on a range of factors. These include but are not limited to: Customer contract Importing country Government regulations for quality or quarantine Relevant food safety laws Requirement to improve quality of grain supplies Competitor grades and quality Available quality of grain given restrictions of varieties, growing and harvesting conditions, pest and disease resistance of the crop International protocols such as those developed by Cartagena and Codex Alimentarius Commission Ability of the storage system to segregate or commingle grain Land protection & Quarantine laws
In addition Standards may be set as a Receival Standard or as Standards that may be applied for grain traded by various supply chain participants. As can be seen from the above the Standards are developed based on a range of factors over time, learning from experiences in the past and from changing market forces.
© GTA Members use only
Page 4 of 9
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 Within each grain type there may be a number of different Standards reflecting the various grades for that commodity, such as No.1 milling, No.2 milling, Feed. Not all grain types have the same range of grades. There are generally two types of grain quality set within commodity Standards, being milling grades or Feed/off-grades:
Milling grades are generally higher priced grades producing grain suitable for the high quality end of the market. Frequently the grain or processed product is destined for the human consumption market. Feed or off-grades are traditionally created as a poorer quality segregation due to a defect or contamination issue associated with a milling grade. However while these grades may be created, feed users may require a higher quality than these off-grades. In some cases many of the quality specifications are equal to the main milling grade. Thus Feed grades can either be comprised of grain that did not meet the milling grade specifications, or are grades destined for the stockfeed or other industrial use industries. Increasingly Feed grade grains are being bred or designed specifically to create a quality suited for the feed market.
Thus different uses of grain create market forces that create different prices based on the end use of the grain. In some scenarios the feed grade may be a higher price than the milling grade. As outlined above, the Standards are set by grain type (commodity) or within grain types there may be separate grades based on quality or varieties. All Standards are based on a range of quality parameters, be they physical properties, defective characteristics or on contaminants present in the grain. Standards are applied to all commodities received for that applicable season. There are set dates that are applied by GTA when the season switches over and the new season Standards are to apply. Buyers of grain should be aware that industry sectors may request old season grain to be reclassified as per the new season Standards and thus be deemed new seasons grain. For some commodities, the Standard to apply at receival does not apply at outturn of the grain to the marketplace. The differences may be related to the inability to maintain the quality during storage or the potential for contamination of the grain during the storage and transport process. For many of the pulse crops such as faba beans there is a Receival Standard and an Export Standard due to the tendency of these grains to split during storage and thus have a higher defective grain count on outturn than at Receival. Whatever Standards are applied either at Receival or Export, the tolerances for each quality parameter have been set based on experience of the market forces at play. It is important that the Standards are complied with to ensure not only that growers are paid correctly, but also to enable successful marketing of that commodity. Objectives of GTA Setting Standards There are several objectives of GTA developing Standards on behalf of industry. These include: Industry inclusive – formulation and use of Standards with input from all sectors of the industry including plant breeders, producers, receival agents, domestic consumers, traders and exporters Dissemination of Standards – provide a mechanism for all sectors of the industry to have free and ready access to the Standards Simplification – formulation of Standards which are easy to interpret and to apply Commonality across grains – provision of Standards which can be applied across all sectors of the industry Meet needs of commercial trade – provision of Standards which meet the changing requirements of the trade, including changing customer requirements, State and Commonwealth regulatory requirements
© GTA Members use only
Page 5 of 9
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 Maximize objective testing – provide Standards which facilitate adoption of new technologies
Procedure for Standards Development The Standards are developed each year and apply for the full 12 month period. In specific cases, other industry associations may develop Standards and in these instances, the Standards are simply published by GTA. Note that while specific timeframes may exist, significant issues raised by industry and agreed major changes to Standards may require further industry consultation and a lead-time prior to inclusion in Standards. Capture of Industry Views All industry is encouraged to have input into Standards through a feedback form on the GTA website Feedback from industry is welcomed for the entire 12 months
Development of Draft The Committee meets in mid to late March following compilation of issues raised to GTA Following the initial Committee meeting, GTA is to develop draft Standards for the current season by mid April
Provision to Industry During development of the draft Standards, any major issues of significance or changes etc are included in a Covering Note to the Standards Standards, along with the Covering Note, are forwarded to key industry stakeholders and also made available on the GTA website Industry is encouraged to provide comment by late May to mid-June via the feedback form on the GTA website
Development of Final Standards The Committee considers industry feedback in determining any revisions to Standards All industry submissions are tabled at the Common Interest Forum Following presentation of the Standards and receipt of any final comments from industry at the Common Interest forum, the Standards are finalised by 31 July for signoff by the GTA Board Standards are placed on the GTA website with a summary of changes from the previous year and a summary of issues raised by industry from the previous year
Note that for Standards developed by other organisations such as the oilseeds Standards, these are simply presented to the Committee and if they comply with the Terms of Reference of the Committee, are accepted in full without alteration.
© GTA Members use only
Page 6 of 9
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10
2.
GTA Grain Standards - Contents
This Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 has 12 Sections, being: Section 1 GUIDANCE
This Section provides a general overview of the reason for Standards, the Standards setting process and role of the GTA Standards Committee and industry in development of Standards. The Explanatory Memorandum detailing the development process for the GTA 2009/10 Grain Standards is also included in this Section. Section 2 GRAINS This Section provides the Standards for the following cereals: Barley Maize Oats Rye (Cereal) Sorghum Triticale Wheat
For barley and wheat, Reference Booklets have been developed. Included in these Booklets is the following information: Definitions for all major quality parameters Grain Quality Standards in table format for each grade Varietal Classification System information Methods of Analysis Classification & Associated Procedures Reference Materials
For all cereal commodities other than wheat and barley, only Grain Quality Standards exist at this stage. Each Standard is available as a stand alone document. The Committee will over time develop Booklets containing the above information for each grain type as outlined for barley and wheat. A timeframe for completion of this task is not yet available. Section 3 OILSEEDS This Section provides the Standards of oilseed grains, vegetable oils and oilseed meals and hulls (vegetable protein) as adopted by the Australian Oilseeds Federation. Included in these Standards are: Definitions of all major terms used in the Standards Oilseed grain, oil, meal and hull Quality Standards Dispute resolution procedures Methods to determine payment for various quality parameters Various Codes of Practice relating to storage and transport of oilseeds
© GTA Members use only
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Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 Typical analysis of oils, meals and fats for a range of quality parameters Details of the canola Test Check program used to determine laboratory proficiency
Section 4 PULSES This Section provides the Standards of pulses as adopted by Pulse Australia. Included in these Standards are: Definitions of all major terms used in the Standards General procedures for sampling and assessment Pulse Grain Quality Standards
Section 5 FODDER This Section provides the Standards of fodder as adopted by the Australian Fodder Industry Association. Included in these Standards are: Hay and Silage Quality Standards Fodder Vendor Declaration Form Fodder Sampling Protocol
Section 6 BIRD SEEDS Specifications for the commodities produced for the bird seed market are recorded in this section. Included in these Standards are: Section 7 General descriptions of terms of trade Bird seed grains Receival and Domestic/Export Quality Standards PROTEINS
Proteins of animal and vegetable origin for livestock feeding are contained in this section. Included in these Standards are: Animal proteins and Meals Quality Standards
Section 8 ORGANICS This section is devoted to organic and biodynamic produce. Included in these Standards are: General definitions used for organic and biodynamic produce Requirements related to production, processing, transport and marketing of organic and biodynamic product
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Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 Section 9 BY-PRODUCTS Included in these Standards are the Quality Standards for by-products such as molasses and meals produced from biscuits. Section 10 FATS AND OILS This section deals with commodities of both animal and vegetable origin used in stockfeed manufacture. Included in these Standards are: Oils produced from animal products, various milk powders and tallow/grease Quality Standards
Section 11 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION This Section is for use in identifying weed seeds and insect pests. Included in this Section are: Colour photographs of common weed seeds found in grain Colour photographs of common stored grain insects found in grain
It should be emphasised a range of other Reference Material is available for industry that is not directly published by GTA nor included in this section. This material includes a range of photographic charts of various defects for different commodities. These charts are produced on behalf of particular industry sectors (Pulse Australia etc) or by individual industry participants. Section 12 BEST PRACTICE This Section deals with a range of grain related issues. Included in this Section are: A description of traceability and identity preservation A description of Plant Breeders Rights Definitions related to biotechnology General Procedures related to Dispute Resolution Common Definitions and Terms relevant to all grains Issues to consider when receiving and segregating grain
© GTA Members use only
Page 9 of 9
Guide to the
GTA GRAIN STANDARDS
2009/10 SEASON
A Project of GRAIN TRADE AUSTRALIA
Twelfth Edition 2009
Published by Grain Trade Australia Ltd PO Box R1829 Royal Exchange NSW 1225 Australia Phone: 02 9247 6408 Email: admin@graintrade.org.au Website: www.graintrade.org,.au
©
GTA Members use only
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
Standards Setting Process Introduction GTA Standards Committee Purpose & Intent of Standards Objectives of GTA Setting Standards Procedure for Standards Development
3
3 4 4 5 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9
2. GTA Grain Standards – Contents Section 1. Guide & Explanatory Memorandum Section 2. Grains Section 3. Oilseeds Section 4. Pulses Section 5. Fodder Section 6. Bird Seeds Section 7. Proteins Section. 8 Organics Section 9. By-Products Section 10. Fats & Oils Section 11. Problem Identification Section 12. Best Practice
DISCLAIMER
Grain Trade Australia (GTA) believes that the material contained in this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 (and all associated documents referred to in this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10) are correct at time of printing. GTA does not represent or warrant that the Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 is free from errors or deletions that may have a material impact on readers’ commercial activities. Users of this GTA Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 should obtain their own independent advice as to the applicability of this information to their needs. Users of this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 do so on the basis that (to the extent lawfully possible) they assume all responsibility for any resulting direct or indirect loss, damage or consequences. Nothing contained in this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 should be construed as advice.
© GTA Members use only
Page 2 of 9
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10
1.
Standards Setting Processes
Introduction Grain Trade Australia, previously NACMA, was formed in 1991 to increase the facilitation of trade across the Australian grain industry. The grains industry was deregulating and there was increasing involvement of private trading operations alongside the existing statutory boards. This increase in commercial activity was hampered by the lack of clarity on the varying grain standards that each state had developed. Questions arose as to the grain standard to be used and the other major issue was what where the contract terms. GTA developed Grain Trading Standards (Standards) as its first priority and then in 1999 GTA released the GTA Trade Rules. The Australian Oilseeds Federation produces the Oilseeds Standards with Pulse Australia producing the Pulse Standards for use across the country. GTA produce the Cereal Standards that are used by industry for domestic trading and for export shipments. Various other Standards relating to other commodities are produced by the major participants in that industry where there are no industry organisations relevant to that commodity. The Standards are reviewed yearly by the GTA Standards Committee and presented to industry at the GTA Common Interest Forum where all members are able to place their final comments to the Standards Committee before the Standards are adopted for the applicable season. Whilst there are many fiercely competing organisations vying for the grain producers tonne of grain either to store or trade or both, when it comes to Standards it is critical that there is a uniform approach by all grain industry participants to ensure the quality and therefore the price competitiveness of the Australian crop is not compromised. Unfortunately there are often different interpretation of the meaning of the Standards, due to a lack of training and mis-interpretation. It is critical that anyone who becomes a party to a contract that refers to GTA Standards has a clear understanding of what the Standards mean in practical and theoretical terms and how to apply those Standards. Users of this Grain Standards Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 should have a thorough understanding of the Standards and their implications to commercial trading activities. All industry and users of this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 are encouraged to actively participate in their industry and advise GTA of any issues of concern with Standards or any suggested changes to those Standards. One word of warning: Standards are dynamic due to the ongoing changes to the commercial arrangements within the grains industry. Whilst the information in this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 and all associated documents referred to in this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 is current at time of publication, these Standards are reviewed annually. Additionally, due to the change over of seasons from old to new seasons grain, new Standards may apply to grain traded even though the grain was harvested and stored in a previous season. Whilst the information in this Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 is current at time of publication, you will need to monitor the GTA Member Updates and the GTA website to ensure that you are aware of the changes to the Standards and importantly you will need to determine how these changes impact on your trading arrangements. All the best in ensuring the quality of Australian grain in one of the most competitive trading environments in the world!
© GTA Members use only
Page 3 of 9
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 GTA Standards Committee The GTA Standards Committee (Committee) is a committee under GTA responsible for generation of all Standards and related issues. The Committee is charged with the following activities: Review of and recommendations for updates of commodity Standards in cooperation with Pulse Australia, Australian Oilseeds Federation and other industry participants Review of issues relating to quality assurance and recommendations on action for GTA Development of protocols for accreditation of laboratories involved in testing to support GTA contracts Development of industry Codes of Practice
Other related activities include: Advise on the effective adoption and implementation of the GTA Standards by individuals and by the relevant sectors of the industry Foster communication between the GTA Board, Management and the Standards Committee on industry matters that relate to GTA Standards Report and make recommendations to the industry at the Common Interest Forum on all matters of relevance addressed by the Standards Committee
Upon development of the Standards, recommendations are made to the GTA Board for adoption. The members of the Committee come from a range of industry organisations and membership is reviewed annually according to GTA policy. Purpose & Intent of Standards The Standards that apply to grain tendered for delivery are developed for each commodity based on a range of factors. These include but are not limited to: Customer contract Importing country Government regulations for quality or quarantine Relevant food safety laws Requirement to improve quality of grain supplies Competitor grades and quality Available quality of grain given restrictions of varieties, growing and harvesting conditions, pest and disease resistance of the crop International protocols such as those developed by Cartagena and Codex Alimentarius Commission Ability of the storage system to segregate or commingle grain Land protection & Quarantine laws
In addition Standards may be set as a Receival Standard or as Standards that may be applied for grain traded by various supply chain participants. As can be seen from the above the Standards are developed based on a range of factors over time, learning from experiences in the past and from changing market forces.
© GTA Members use only
Page 4 of 9
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 Within each grain type there may be a number of different Standards reflecting the various grades for that commodity, such as No.1 milling, No.2 milling, Feed. Not all grain types have the same range of grades. There are generally two types of grain quality set within commodity Standards, being milling grades or Feed/off-grades:
Milling grades are generally higher priced grades producing grain suitable for the high quality end of the market. Frequently the grain or processed product is destined for the human consumption market. Feed or off-grades are traditionally created as a poorer quality segregation due to a defect or contamination issue associated with a milling grade. However while these grades may be created, feed users may require a higher quality than these off-grades. In some cases many of the quality specifications are equal to the main milling grade. Thus Feed grades can either be comprised of grain that did not meet the milling grade specifications, or are grades destined for the stockfeed or other industrial use industries. Increasingly Feed grade grains are being bred or designed specifically to create a quality suited for the feed market.
Thus different uses of grain create market forces that create different prices based on the end use of the grain. In some scenarios the feed grade may be a higher price than the milling grade. As outlined above, the Standards are set by grain type (commodity) or within grain types there may be separate grades based on quality or varieties. All Standards are based on a range of quality parameters, be they physical properties, defective characteristics or on contaminants present in the grain. Standards are applied to all commodities received for that applicable season. There are set dates that are applied by GTA when the season switches over and the new season Standards are to apply. Buyers of grain should be aware that industry sectors may request old season grain to be reclassified as per the new season Standards and thus be deemed new seasons grain. For some commodities, the Standard to apply at receival does not apply at outturn of the grain to the marketplace. The differences may be related to the inability to maintain the quality during storage or the potential for contamination of the grain during the storage and transport process. For many of the pulse crops such as faba beans there is a Receival Standard and an Export Standard due to the tendency of these grains to split during storage and thus have a higher defective grain count on outturn than at Receival. Whatever Standards are applied either at Receival or Export, the tolerances for each quality parameter have been set based on experience of the market forces at play. It is important that the Standards are complied with to ensure not only that growers are paid correctly, but also to enable successful marketing of that commodity. Objectives of GTA Setting Standards There are several objectives of GTA developing Standards on behalf of industry. These include: Industry inclusive – formulation and use of Standards with input from all sectors of the industry including plant breeders, producers, receival agents, domestic consumers, traders and exporters Dissemination of Standards – provide a mechanism for all sectors of the industry to have free and ready access to the Standards Simplification – formulation of Standards which are easy to interpret and to apply Commonality across grains – provision of Standards which can be applied across all sectors of the industry Meet needs of commercial trade – provision of Standards which meet the changing requirements of the trade, including changing customer requirements, State and Commonwealth regulatory requirements
© GTA Members use only
Page 5 of 9
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 Maximize objective testing – provide Standards which facilitate adoption of new technologies
Procedure for Standards Development The Standards are developed each year and apply for the full 12 month period. In specific cases, other industry associations may develop Standards and in these instances, the Standards are simply published by GTA. Note that while specific timeframes may exist, significant issues raised by industry and agreed major changes to Standards may require further industry consultation and a lead-time prior to inclusion in Standards. Capture of Industry Views All industry is encouraged to have input into Standards through a feedback form on the GTA website Feedback from industry is welcomed for the entire 12 months
Development of Draft The Committee meets in mid to late March following compilation of issues raised to GTA Following the initial Committee meeting, GTA is to develop draft Standards for the current season by mid April
Provision to Industry During development of the draft Standards, any major issues of significance or changes etc are included in a Covering Note to the Standards Standards, along with the Covering Note, are forwarded to key industry stakeholders and also made available on the GTA website Industry is encouraged to provide comment by late May to mid-June via the feedback form on the GTA website
Development of Final Standards The Committee considers industry feedback in determining any revisions to Standards All industry submissions are tabled at the Common Interest Forum Following presentation of the Standards and receipt of any final comments from industry at the Common Interest forum, the Standards are finalised by 31 July for signoff by the GTA Board Standards are placed on the GTA website with a summary of changes from the previous year and a summary of issues raised by industry from the previous year
Note that for Standards developed by other organisations such as the oilseeds Standards, these are simply presented to the Committee and if they comply with the Terms of Reference of the Committee, are accepted in full without alteration.
© GTA Members use only
Page 6 of 9
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10
2.
GTA Grain Standards - Contents
This Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 has 12 Sections, being: Section 1 GUIDANCE
This Section provides a general overview of the reason for Standards, the Standards setting process and role of the GTA Standards Committee and industry in development of Standards. The Explanatory Memorandum detailing the development process for the GTA 2009/10 Grain Standards is also included in this Section. Section 2 GRAINS This Section provides the Standards for the following cereals: Barley Maize Oats Rye (Cereal) Sorghum Triticale Wheat
For barley and wheat, Reference Booklets have been developed. Included in these Booklets is the following information: Definitions for all major quality parameters Grain Quality Standards in table format for each grade Varietal Classification System information Methods of Analysis Classification & Associated Procedures Reference Materials
For all cereal commodities other than wheat and barley, only Grain Quality Standards exist at this stage. Each Standard is available as a stand alone document. The Committee will over time develop Booklets containing the above information for each grain type as outlined for barley and wheat. A timeframe for completion of this task is not yet available. Section 3 OILSEEDS This Section provides the Standards of oilseed grains, vegetable oils and oilseed meals and hulls (vegetable protein) as adopted by the Australian Oilseeds Federation. Included in these Standards are: Definitions of all major terms used in the Standards Oilseed grain, oil, meal and hull Quality Standards Dispute resolution procedures Methods to determine payment for various quality parameters Various Codes of Practice relating to storage and transport of oilseeds
© GTA Members use only
Page 7 of 9
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 Typical analysis of oils, meals and fats for a range of quality parameters Details of the canola Test Check program used to determine laboratory proficiency
Section 4 PULSES This Section provides the Standards of pulses as adopted by Pulse Australia. Included in these Standards are: Definitions of all major terms used in the Standards General procedures for sampling and assessment Pulse Grain Quality Standards
Section 5 FODDER This Section provides the Standards of fodder as adopted by the Australian Fodder Industry Association. Included in these Standards are: Hay and Silage Quality Standards Fodder Vendor Declaration Form Fodder Sampling Protocol
Section 6 BIRD SEEDS Specifications for the commodities produced for the bird seed market are recorded in this section. Included in these Standards are: Section 7 General descriptions of terms of trade Bird seed grains Receival and Domestic/Export Quality Standards PROTEINS
Proteins of animal and vegetable origin for livestock feeding are contained in this section. Included in these Standards are: Animal proteins and Meals Quality Standards
Section 8 ORGANICS This section is devoted to organic and biodynamic produce. Included in these Standards are: General definitions used for organic and biodynamic produce Requirements related to production, processing, transport and marketing of organic and biodynamic product
© GTA Members use only
Page 8 of 9
Guide to the GTA Grain Standards 2009/10 Section 9 BY-PRODUCTS Included in these Standards are the Quality Standards for by-products such as molasses and meals produced from biscuits. Section 10 FATS AND OILS This section deals with commodities of both animal and vegetable origin used in stockfeed manufacture. Included in these Standards are: Oils produced from animal products, various milk powders and tallow/grease Quality Standards
Section 11 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION This Section is for use in identifying weed seeds and insect pests. Included in this Section are: Colour photographs of common weed seeds found in grain Colour photographs of common stored grain insects found in grain
It should be emphasised a range of other Reference Material is available for industry that is not directly published by GTA nor included in this section. This material includes a range of photographic charts of various defects for different commodities. These charts are produced on behalf of particular industry sectors (Pulse Australia etc) or by individual industry participants. Section 12 BEST PRACTICE This Section deals with a range of grain related issues. Included in this Section are: A description of traceability and identity preservation A description of Plant Breeders Rights Definitions related to biotechnology General Procedures related to Dispute Resolution Common Definitions and Terms relevant to all grains Issues to consider when receiving and segregating grain
© GTA Members use only
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