Producer Guide to the National Voluntary Farm-Level Biosecurity Standard for the Grains and Oilseeds Industry - A Guide for Implementing Proactive Biosecurity into Farm Management

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Table of Contents

• The Purpose of this Producer Guide
• How to Start Developing Your Biosecurity Management Plan
• Outline of a Biosecurity Management Plan for Your Farm
  • Input Procurement Practices
  • Managing Equipment Movement
  • Variety, Field and Crop Selection (including Rotation)
  • Infield Monitoring and Control Practices
  • Managing People Access and Movement
  • Storage, Handling and Transport
  • Management Plan Development, Updating and Renewal
• Appendix A: Background to Biosecurity
• Appendix B: Glossary
• Appendix C: Tools for Plan Development and Documentation
  • Self-Assessment Tool
  • Example of a Documented Biosecurity Management Plan
  • Potential Contract Considerations
  • Equipment Log
  • Farm and Field Mapping
  • Communication Plan Outline
  • People Log
• Appendix D: References and Web-Links
• Appendix E: Examples of Pests
• Appendix F: Acknowledgements