Canola Production Manual (Revised 2008)

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Revised May 2008

CANOLA PRODUCTION MANUAL


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PURPOSE .....................................................................................................................................................3

SCOPE ...........................................................................................................................................................3

OVERRIDING PRINCIPLES.......................................................................................................................3

GM PRODUCTION ZONES ........................................................................................................................4

ISOLATION DISTANCES ...........................................................................................................................5

ORDER OF OPERATION ...........................................................................................................................6

GATEWAY TESTING ..................................................................................................................................6

POST HARVEST SITE MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................7

DESIGNATED AUDIT TIMES ....................................................................................................................7

RESPONSIBILITY........................................................................................................................................8

ACTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................9

SEED PRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................11

PRE PLANTING PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................11

SITE SELECTION ......................................................................................................................................11

SEED PREPARATION ..............................................................................................................................12

SITE LOG ....................................................................................................................................................13

PLANTING...................................................................................................................................................13

CROP INSPECTION PROCEDURES .....................................................................................................14

FLOWERING...............................................................................................................................................15

ROGUEING .................................................................................................................................................15

POLLINATOR REMOVAL ........................................................................................................................16

WINDROWING............................................................................................................................................17

HARVESTING.............................................................................................................................................17

TRANSPORT ..............................................................................................................................................19

DRYERS ......................................................................................................................................................20

SEED STORAGE .......................................................................................................................................21

POST HARVEST SITE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................21

POST HARVEST MONITORING OF GM SITES ..................................................................................22

REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST..................................................................................................................22


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Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to describe the activities and procedures thatmust be performed when producing canola seed in the field.

Scope

This procedure applies to all field production of canola seed.

Overriding Principles

Protect and maintain the varietal and physical purity and integrity of all varieties,especially in regard to herbicide tolerance or other specific trait or characteristicstatus within industry, regulatory, Advanta and Pacific Seeds standards during allproduction activities.


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The basic principles that must be applied to all canola seed production GM andnon-GM to ensure integrity is maintained at the highest levels are:

GM PRODUCTION ZONES

Areas have been identified for pre basic/basic seed production and commercialseed production that isolates GM production from current and future non-GMproduction.

These areas will ensure minimum isolation distances are achieved but aim tomaximise the possible isolation distance between GM and non-GM production.

GM Product ion Zones

Pre basic/Basic seed Childers, Bundaberg, Lancefield Vic

Commercial Seed Hay, Hillston, Narromine, Liverpool Plains but not limitedto these areas.

Non GM Production Zones

Pre basic/Basic Seed Mt Sylvia b and r lines

Lowood a lines

Commercial Seed

MIA, WA, (SA - Eyre Peninsula, in 2009)

Tasmania

New Zealand

Note - Where fields in any of the above designated non-GM production zoneshave been used previously for the production of GM material (includingconventional material contaminated with GM material), the Production

Agronomist must conduct monitoring until the site is deemed clean of anyresidual canola seed and/or volunteers. Monitoring should be conducted at least3 times each season during the usual canola growth period for that region. Untilsuch sites are declared as clean, it should also be ensured that required isolationdistances are maintained in regards to the distance of these sites from anyconventional canola production blocks.


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ISOLATION DISTANCES

Product Contaminant Distance (m)

Non GM OP Brassica spp. 600

GM Brassica spp. 3000

Non GMHybrid

Brassica spp. 3000

GM Brassica spp. 5000GM Hybrid Brassica spp. 3000


Parent Brassica spp. 3000

Non GM OP 3000


3 km for non-GM OP from GM canola crops/volunteers (previous crops)

3 km for non-GM hybrid from other non-GM canola crops/volunteers

5 km for non-GM hybrid from known GM crops/volunteers

The isolation distances noted above are the minimum requirementthat must beadhered to. Sites should be selected to maximise the isolation distance fromother canola crops/volunteers as much as practically possible.

Isolation distances will be reviewed when a GM trait is introduced to a fertilehybrid parent.


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ORDER OF OPERATION

This is to apply to all operations to eliminate the potential for contamination. Thefollowing order is to apply to all operations and movements between seedproduction fields.

1. Non-GM a lines2. Non-GM b lines (OPs)3. Non-GM r lines4. GM a lines5. GM b lines6. GM r lines

Under no circumstances should personnel or machinery move from GM to non-GM canola on the same day. All work in GM fields must be conducted after workfor the day is completed in non-GM fields.

This order of operation must not compromise the cleandown of machinery andthis should be conducted in line with the procedures set out in this manual.

GATEWAY TESTING

All production of canola must be tested in accordance with the Australian SeedFederations Best Practice Guidelines for the Management of AdventitiousPresence in Canola Varieties.

It is the responsibility of the Parent Seed Manager to ensure that all conventionalmaterial entering breeder seed from research must have each plant tissuesampled and PCR tested with no AP of GM material detected prior to flowering.

It is also the responsibility of the Parent Seed Manager to ensure that all GMlines grown in the first breeder seed increase must also be individually sampledand PCR tested to confirm that only the approved GM event is present with no

AP of unapproved events detected before flowering. This is in accordance withcurrent technology agreements.


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POST HARVEST SITE MANAGEMENT

The aim is to encourage the immediate germination and destruction of volunteersto prevent them from flowering. Consideration should be given to rotation cropsthat allow for in crop herbicide application to control any volunteers.

Sites used for GM canola production are to be monitored for 4 years afterharvest. Any volunteers should be controlled before they reach flowering stage.Monitoring should be conducted 3 times a year within the normal canola growthperiod for that location. This is required to manage the risk of volunteers andoutcrossing following GM production.

Following the harvest of a GM canola site, measures should be taken to promotethe growth of any residual seed, and to avoid the deep burial and dormancy ofseed.

The requirements noted in Crop Management Plan and Resistance ManagementPlan for Roundup Ready canola must be followed, with post harvestmanagement details incorporated into the grower contract where appropriate.

Post harvest site management is to include areas where seed spillage may haveoccurred during or after harvest. This may include but not limited to areas around

silos, driers, tail drains and/or roads.

DESIGNATED AUDIT TIMES

Pre-flowering ensure that minimum isolation distances are met between GMand non-GM crops.

Post-application of herbicide (for herbicide tolerant lines, including RR canola) the crop should be monitored 14-21 days following therecommended application of target herbicide to checktolerance levels of susceptibility.

Post harvest (for RR canola) for resistance management.


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RESPONSIBILITY

Unless otherwise stated it is the responsibility of the Production Agronomistmanaging the individual production location to ensure that all actions described inthis Manual are complied with fully. Although many of the activities can and willbe delegated, machinery cleandown inspections and labelling must not bedelegated unless with approval from the Production Manager. Theseresponsibilities include but are not limited to:-

Ensure that site selection, isolation requirements, all aspects of in-fieldmanagement, post harvest activities and recording as listed in this manualare adhered to.

Ensure that the procedures and obligations relating to any delegatedactivities are clearly explained to the person doing the activity.

Ensure that all contractors employed to complete activities relating to GMseed production or handling understand and agree to comply with therequirements as set out in this manual.

Ensure in conjunction with growers employed to complete activitiesrelating to non-GM seed production or handling understand and agree withthe requirements as set out in this manual.

Ensure contracts are fully explained to the growers and initialled bygrowers on every page. These must be signed prior to the planting of thecrop.

Ensure that the contents and obligations of the relevant aspects of thismanual are fully explained and agreed to prior to planting.

Ensure crop management and resistance management plans are adheredto.

Ensure all activities are recorded in site logs prior to leaving the site. Sitelogs must be established and maintained at every canola production site,and will record details of all visits, crop operations, cleandowns, staffinvolved etc.


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ACTIONS

Protect and maintain the varietal and physical purity and integrity of all varieties,especially in regard to herbicide tolerance or other specific trait or characteristicstatus within industry, regulatory, Advanta and Pacific Seeds standards during allproduction activities.

To help achieve this, the following procedures must be strictly enforced andadhered to by the Agronomist responsible and adhered to by all workersinvolved.

These must be strictly adhered to at all times. Any deviation from theserequirements must be approved by the Production Manager. Any breaches ofthese or any other procedures must be reported immediately to the ProductionManager and Quality Control Officer.

Access to the site should be limited to essential personnel, vehicles andmachinery especially post flowering, dry down, harvest and immediatelyfollowing harvest.

Although only production personnel need have access to the field theymust address the risk of inadvertently carrying seed from the site in orattached to clothing. In particular footwear and socks must be removedand cleaned in the field to ensure all seed is retained at the site.

All operations with GM seed production fields including planting, roguing,pollinator removal, windrowing, harvest and transport are to be conductedafter the relevant activities have been conducted on non-GM seedproduction fields to ensure transfer of GM material is eliminated.

All operations within seed production sites should occur in the followingorder - a lines, b lines/OPs and r lines, to minimise the impact of anycarryover. Work in non-GM sites is to be carried out before work in GMsites if required on the same day.

All machinery is to be cleaned down prior to entering a GM site and againprior to leaving a site. Refer toAppendix 1a - Approved Shared MachineryList for machinery that can be taken between GM and non-GM sites.Shared machinery must carry a log book at all times, and all operations


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and cleandowns are to be noted. Refer to Appendix 1b SharedMachinery Log Book.

Personnel entering the field during flowering time must also address therisk of transporting viable pollen from the field to other sites. All work inGM fields must be conducted after work for the day is complete in non-GMfields where it is not possible to do it on alternate days.

All site visits and activities are to be recorded in the site log before leaving.Refer to Appendix 2 Site Log for a template log. There is to be anindividual site log kept and maintained at every site.

All activities and observations are to be recorded in PAM andsynchronised to the server on a weekly basis.


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SEED PRODUCTION

Al l technology prov ider and regulatory requirements must be met inaddition to those listed below.

Pre Planting Procedures

Site Selection

GM seed is to only be produced in designated GM production zones.

Non-GM seed is to only be produced within designated non-GMproduction zones.

At no stage is a non-GM block to be sown on a previous GM location.

Minimum isolation distance of 3 km between non-GM OP from GM canolacrops/volunteers, and between non-GM hybrid from other non-GM canolacrops/volunteers.

Minimum isolation distance of 5 km between GM and non-GM and/orsame species or sexually compatible species to be strictly observed andshould be maximised in all cases and the distance noted. GPScoordinates are to be recorded on the pre-planting checklist (Refer to

Appendix 3 Pre Planting Checklist).

The isolation zone must be regularly monitored for the presence of beehives as they may present a pollen contamination risk. If hives are placedin the isolation zone arrangements must be made to remove them prior toflowering for the duration of pollen shed.

Field must not have had the same species or sexually compatible speciesgrown on it for 5 years.

Identify a uniform irrigated site of sufficient size to produce adequatequantity of seed.

Assess previous cropping history as per pre-plant checklist (Refer toAppendix 3 Pre Planting Checklist).


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Assess the previous herbicide use history in accordance with the

PRAMOG risk assessment/management tool contained in the ResistanceManagement Plan for RR canola.

In the case of production of a GM variety ensure the contracted grower isaware of the GM status and the terms of the contract and agronomicrequirements of the planned crop.

Ensure contract is signed prior to planting

In the case of production of a GM variety, contact beekeeper and advise ofGM status and outline terms of contract and post pollination restrictions.

Tents used for pre basic GM seed production to be clearly marked usingGM triangles on doors and other appropriate locations. These tents are tobe used exclusively for GM seed production. GM tents are to be stored ina separate location from non-GM tents to prevent transfer of seed fromone to the other.

Seed Preparation

All GM seed packages need to be clearly labelled with a black triangle andbe accompanied by a GM storage sign (appendix 8).

GM seed to be clearly labelled and isolated in seed stores from non-GMseed.

Ensure all conventional seed is prepared, sealed and work areas cleanedprior to preparation of GM seed.

Identify seed source for use in production confirm status germination,

genetic purity, test cross, event purity, adventitious presence testing.

Sub packet as required, ensuring any spillage of seed is contained withinthe work area and destroyed


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Site Log

A site log is to be established at every canola production site to record all visits,crop operations and activities.

The site log must be completed before leaving the site.

Refer toAppendix 2 Site Logfor a template log. There is to be an individual sitelog kept and maintained at every site.

Planting

Refer toAppendix 4 Planting Checklistfor details to be recorded at timeof planting.

Ensure planter is cleaned in accordance with the Planter InspectionChecklist (ReferAppendix 5 Planter Inspection Checklist) both on arrivaland prior to leaving a production site.

Ensure that contamination of the field by potential contaminant seedsource does not occur in the planting operation. Planters should be

disassembled to expose all parts in contact with seed. A vacuum cleaneris the most efficient piece of equipment to be used for the cleaningprocess.

Mud and dirt on the frame, tynes, presswheels and wheels must beremoved to ensure no seed is trapped on soil that could be dislodged andcontaminate the site.

In instances where shared machinery is to be used, planting of GM lines isonly to occur after the completion of the non-GM planting program inaccordance with the order of operation.

Clearly mark out the proposed area and ensure operator is clear on theplanting plan.

Calibrate and set depth as required.


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Place identifying markers in the field immediately on completion ofplanting.

Clean planter at the edge of the field in accordance with the PlanterInspection Checklist prior to movement from the site (Refer Appendix 5 Planter Inspection Checklist).

Remnant seed is to be returned to stock.

Note -At the time when a GM trait is introduced to a fertile parent, the need foradditional male rows to be sown around the borders for production sites wheremale sterile plants are present (AxB and AxR sites) will be re-assessed. Currentlywhere the GM trait is in the male sterile parent the risk of stray GM pollencontaminating sterile conventional plants in these blocks is low, and additionalmale rows are not required to be sown around the borders of hybrid productionblocks.

Crop Inspection Procedures

All material entering breeder seed from research is to be tissue tested prior to

flowering. Only seedlots that are traceable back to gateway tested breeder seedare to be used for any future production.

The Production Agronomist is responsible for regular visits to the site to checkand report progress and security of the crop to the Production Managerirrespective of the weather conditions.

No crop inspections are to be conducted after inspections of GM crops (on thesame day) to prevent the introduction of foreign material, especially pollen. Thisis of particular importance from flowering onwards. Under no circumstances arenon-GM crops to be visited after visiting GM crops during the same day.

Information to be collected and recorded

Crop conditions and stage.

Any agronomic requirements, including presence of weeds and proposedcontrol strategy.

Synchrony of flowering and bee activity in case of hybrid production duringflowering


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Security Maintenance of isolation

Any and all samples taken from a GM site need to be clearly marked as GMmaterial and the receiver informed prior to release of any material.

For herbicide tolerant lines, ensure crop or tolerant portion is treated with thetarget herbicide in accordance with the label recommendations.

The crop must be inspected at least twice between 14-21 days after applicationof the target herbicide to monitor the performance of the herbicide. Surviving

weeds should be identified and recorded along with crop mortality in accordancewith the Post Spray Checklist (ReferAppendix 6 Post Spray Report).

Ensure tents are erected over the tent sites prior to flowering commencing, anyopen flowers must be removed.

Flowering

Observe order of operation.

Prior to flowering confirm isolation requirements are within specifiedstandards.

Confirm hives have been isolated for a minimum of 21 days in an area freeof the same species or sexually compatible species prior to introduction.

Monitor the isolation zone for presence of bee hives. Make arrangementsto have these removed prior to flowering for the duration of pollen shed.

Rogueing

Production Agronomists must be present at each rogueing to ensure the highestpossible level of purity is achieved.

All crops must be rogued prior to 1% flowering being reached in order toEstablish level of contaminationRemove early plantsEstablish any other possible crop related problem


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Tractor and slasher/mower to be cleaned down in field prior to leaving thefield to prevent the dispersion of potentially viable seed.

Operator boots and clothing to be free of seed, mud and plant materialbefore leaving the site.

Pollinator and end plants and plants touching the tent are to be removedand placed in the corner of the tent.

Windrowing

Conduct a comprehensive crop inspection. Ensure that crop plants and rows notrequired for harvesting are removed. All remaining rows should be finallychecked; remove late offtypes and weeds that may contaminate harvested seed.

Ensure 60% of the seed on the primary raceme has started to changecolour before windrowing commences.

Make sure adequate drying space is going to be available immediatelyafter harvest.

Ensure machine is cleaned prior to entering the production field.

Production Agronomist to be present to supervise windrowing.

Ensure machine is cleaned on completion and prior to leaving the field.

Harvesting

Ensure only the allocated header is used for harvest of GM crops.

Additional care should be exercised to prevent spillage of GM canola outside ofthe production field as this increases the areas that will require monitoring andcontrol of volunteers.

In the case of GM production where a contract harvester is used, the contractorshould be informed of the GM status of the crop.


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Before entering a non-GM block, contractors should sign a declaration thatthey have not previously been in a GM field in the current season.

Contractor equipment should be cleaned and inspected before leaving thesite, and the Production Agronomist should monitor and record where thecontractor moves on to after the harvested site.

Records should be kept of header movement.

For non-GM crops identify previous 2-3 crops harvested prior toconventional block to ensure no GM contamination.

For GM crops maintain records of previous 2 crops and following 2-3crops harvested after GM blocks in case of contamination and to monitorfor volunteers if on the same or neighbouring property as the presence ofvolunteers may limit future production capability.

Ensure that equipment and machinery is free of contamination.

Ensure header, storage and drying equipment is cleaned prior to use andthe harvest checklist completed. The Production Agronomist is to inspectmachinery before use. Refer toAppendix 7 Harvest Checklist.

Ensure the header operator has a clear knowledge of what is to beharvested.

Disposal of outside windrow/first harvested round from field where contaminationof the line from an outside pollen source is suspected.

Dedicated GM bins with sealed lids are to be used in preference to bags for GMseed.

New bags only are to be used for seed harvested into bags. Where bagsare used for GM seed they must be clearly labelled externally and usedonly for GM seed.

Any bulk bags used for GM material must be identified clearly with a largetriangle on each side. Use of these bags for any subsequent productionmust be limited to GM (RT73) seed only.


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Peg labels must identify seed harvested into bulk bins. Each bin must beclearly labelled and securely covered on completion of filling. Again anyGM seed must be clearly identified with a large triangle on each side.

Hand harvested material

New bags only may be used; all storage equipment is to be thoroughlycleaned before use.

Bags must be clearly labelled and securely closed immediately oncompletion of filling.

Hand harvested material must be threshed in the production field.

Threshing equipment must be thoroughly cleaned prior to use.

Separate threshers are to be used for GM and non-GM material.

Only the designated GM thresher is to be used for GM material and is tobe clearly labelled and stored with the GM tents when not in use.

Where a separate thresher is not available for GM material the order ofoperation must be adhered to, and the thresher carefully cleaned downand inspected before and following use.

GM material is to immediately be clearly labelled so that it is easily identified.Refer toAppendix 8 GM Storage Sign.

Transport

The most direct route should be taken and recorded.

Vehicles used for the transport of seed must be cleaned prior to loading.

Trucks used for non-GM canola must be inspected and a declarationsigned by the Production Agronomist prior to the loading of the seed.

Appendix 8 must accompany the load along with a seed delivery andfreight note.


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Before trucks are loaded they must be inspected and any areas where aleak may be suspected sealed to ensure a leak is not anticipated.

Dedicated GM bins with secure sealed lids are to be used for storage andtransport of GM material. Where possible bagged seed should be transported inthese bins with the lids closed.

Tarps are to be thoroughly cleaned to ensure they do not contain anyforeign seed before use.

Bins and bags are to be securely stowed for transport.

Seed delivery notes are to accompany each seed lot.

Receiving officer is to be notified if GM material is in shipment, and shouldensure GM material is segregated from non-GM material in storage.

Seed must be clearly labelled in storage so that it is easily identified. Refer toAppendix 8 GM Storage Sign.

The quantity of seed delivered must be reconciled with the accompanyingdocumentation. Any discrepancy must be clarified immediately with the

Production Agronomist by the intake officer. Any confirmed cases of any anomalymust be reported immediately to the Production Manager.

Dryers

Order of operations is to be followed.

The use of a designated GM dryer is currently being investigated. This dryer isnot to be used for non-GM canola under any circumstances.


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SEED STORAGE

Designated GM storage areas must be maintained to ensure segregation of GMand non-GM material.

GM storage areas should minimise risk of damage and/or spillage of GMmaterial.

GM storage areas should be clearly identified by using appropriate labelling (asperAppendix 8 GM Storage Sign).

POST HARVEST SITE MANAGEMENT

Al l technology prov ider requirements must be met in addit ion to thoselisted below.

Former canola production sites should be monitored on a regular basis over thefollowing 5 years to ensure that volunteers are being controlled. If volunteers arenot being controlled to acceptable levels the growers should be advised that thisis impacting on future production potential.

In addition to all Crop Management Plans and Technology User Agreements, allactivities must be aimed at maximising the germination of volunteers as soon aspossible following harvest.

Growers are to be encouraged to leave stubble on the surface and avoiddeep cultivation within 6 months of harvest to minimise the risk of deepburial of seed.

In accordance with good agricultural practice, canola seed productionshould be followed by a crop in which volunteer canola can be controlledwith selective herbicides.

Records of GM canola production must be maintained for 2 years afterharvest.

The minimum plant back time to canola is 4 years.


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This includes not only the proposed production site but also the

surrounding fields.

At no time should conventional canola be planted on a site where GMcanola has previously been sown.

Post Harvest Monitor ing of GM Sites

Post harvest monitoring is mandatory for locations where GM material hasbeen produced or where GM canola is seen as a possible volunteer risk.

Sites are to be monitored at least 3 times a year within the normal canolagrowing period for that location.

Monitoring will be conducted by the Production Agronomist responsible forthe past production of the block.

Sites should be monitored for four years after harvest and volunteersshould be controlled prior to flowering.

The Production Agronomist must keep records of volunteer plants foundand any control measures taken. Refer to Appendix 9 Site MonitoringFormfor a record sheet to be completed at each inspection.

REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST

Refer toAppendix 10 Production Checklistfor a summary of requirements.


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APPENDIX 1a - APPROVED SHARED MACHINERY LIST

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Shared machinery is equipment that is authorised for use in bothconventional and GM seed production blocks .

All machinery noted on this list must have a log book kept with that machine at alltimes. Each machine operation must be recorded in the log book. A log booktemplate may be found inAppendix 1b Shared Machinery Log.

Parent Seed Planter

Order of operations must be adhered to and GM canola blocks planted after allnon-GM blocks are in. The planter must be inspected and found clean on arrivalat the site and cleaned down prior to removing from the site.

The Production Agronomist is responsible for conducting the clean-downinspection and also for ensuring that all operations conducted with thisdesignated piece of shared machinery is recorded in the log book which is to bekept with the planter at all times.

Windrower

Order of operations must be adhered to and GM canola blocks planted after allnon-GM blocks are in. The windrower must be inspected and found to be cleanon arrival at the site and cleaned down prior to removing from the site.

The Production Agronomist is responsible for conducting the clean-downinspection and also for ensuring that all operations conducted with thisdesignated piece of shared machinery is recorded in the log book which is to bekept with the windrower at all times.


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APPENDIX 1b

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DateProduction

AgronomistOperation Location


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Grower

Name

Trades as

Address

Contact

Phone No.

Field Size Area required

Location

GPS Co ordinates

Proposed Variety Proposed Planting Date

Previous Cropping History - 5 years history required

12345

GM History

Neighbouring Crops


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Residual Chemicals Applied

Date Rate

Pests PresentWeeds

Insects

Disease

Possible Pest Problems and Control Measures

Contract Conditions Explained Y/N

Field Plan Showing Location of Other Crops of InterestN

ProductionAgronomist


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Variety

Grower

LocationField Name

Contract Signed Y/N

Isolation within Limits

Batch NoFemaleMalePlanting Date

Planting Rate

Planter Used

Previous Crop Sown

VarietyGM/non GM

Equipment Free of Potential Contaminants(seed/trash/dirt) Y/NAgronomist Date

Equipment Cleaned on Completion Y/NAgronomist Date

GPS Coordinates taken

Remnant Seed Secured


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Clean Y/NFrame free of soil

Seed box

Seed distributor or plate

Drop tubes from seed box

Opener

Presswheels

Fertiliser box

Fertiliser distributor

Drop tubes from Fertiliser box

Tyres

Greased areas

Order of operation checked

Note last crop planted

Cleaned down before removal from site


Date


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Y/N

Moisture content of hand sample

Pollinator removed

Late off types removed

Weeds removed

Diseases present noted

Harvester type satisfactory

Harvester/Thresher checkedOrder of operation checked

Previous crop harvested

Bins/Tarps/trucks checked

New bags

Elevators checked

Dryer checked

Bins labelled

Seed delivery Note completed

Intake notified

Load secure

Load coveredMachinery cleaned prior to removal from site

Clothing boots etc cleaned prior to departure


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NO UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY

THIS CONTAINER HOLDS

GMOMATERIAL

IN CASE OF DAMAGE TO THIS CONTAINER

PLEASE CONTACT

IMMEDIATELY:

PACIFIC SEEDS PTY LTD

268 ANZAC AVENUE

TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350

ATTN: JESS PETERS OR ATTN: BARRY CROKER

07 4690 2691 (OFFICE HOURS) 07 4690 2685 (OFFICE HOURS)

0409 279 359 (MOBILE) 0418 785421 (OFFICE HOURS)


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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THIS FORM

1. This report to be used to report findings of monitoring conducted at GM canola production sites.2. Reports should be kept by the Production Agronomist for at least 2 years.3. Monitoring is to be conducted in accordance with relevant Pacific Seeds procedures and agreements.4. Only staff who are appropriately trained or experienced in the identification of Brassica sp plants at all

stages of development may conduct site monitoring & inspections.

Site ID Location:.

Date of visit: / / Production Agronomist:

Reason for Visit: In Crop Monitoring Post Harvest Monitoring Follow-up Other .....

Area inspected: Entire site (as per procedure) Hot spot areas - describe ..

.

Current site area use:

Production Cereal Pasture Fallow Other

Surrounding area use:

Production Cereal Pasture Fallow Other

ISOLATION DISTANCE MAINTAINED Yes / No / N/app

DETAILS OF VOLUNTEERS FOUND:

APPROXIMATE NO. OF THISMATURITY / M

2

VOLUNTEER CONTROL METHODMATURITY

OFVOLUNTEERS ON SITE

IN AREASURROUNDING

SITEMETHOD USED/PROPOSED

PROPOSED/ACTUAL DATE

COMMENTS

COTYLEDON

2-4 LEAF

4-8 LEAF

> 8 LEAF

BUDDING

IN FLOWER

SEED SET

Comments:

Signed: Date: .


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PRODUCTION SITE ID:

PRODUCTION AGRONOMIST: ..

Instructions

Site access to be limited to essential personnel, vehicles and machinery at all times. Order of Operations to be followed.

Clean-downs of personnel and machinery prior to leaving site.

PRE-PLANT & PLANTING REQUIREMENTS

Site Log established YES

GM and non-GM seed planted in designated production zones YES

Isolation distances achieved and maximised where poss ible YES

GM Canola seed: i) clearly identified as GM material YES N/A

ii) stored separately from other canola YES N/A

Machinery cleaned down prio r to planting YES

Machinery cleaned down following planting YES

Al l Si te Logs, Machinery Logs and Paddock records maintained YES

IN CROP REQUIREMENTS

Gateway Testing:Material entering breeder seed from research tested YES N/A

Herbicide Tolerant Varieties:i) Paddocks inspected 14 - 21days after YES N/Aspraying to monitor the effectiveness of the herbicide application

ii) Levels of plants susceptible to herbicide application reported if YES N/Aexceeds tolerance levels

Isolation Distances from other canola blocks/vo lunteers maintained YES

Pollinator Removal

i) Machinery inspection prior to entry into paddock YES N/A

ii) Cleandown and inspection following operation YES N/AWindrowers

i) Machinery inspection prior to entry into paddock YES N/A

ii) Cleandown and inspection following operation YES N/A



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APPENDIX 10 - PRODUCTION CHECKLIST

HARVEST REQUIREMENTS

Designated GM Header only used for GM canola YES N/A

Contract Harvesters: notified of crop GM status YES

Signed declaration of past activities YES

Machinery cleaned down prior to harvest YES

Machinery cleaned down following harvest YES

Records of header activi ties (past/present according to GM status) YES

Grain Storage: Labelled (incl. GM signage where required) YES


TRANSPORT & STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

Transport:Grain transporters notified of seed GM status YES

Grain Delivery : Receiving Officer notified of GM status of seed YES N/A

Grain Storage: Labelled (incl. GM signage where required) YES

GM seed stored in designated areas only YES N/A

POST HARVEST REQUIREMENTSVolunteer Canola Areas inspected for presence of volunteers:

i) Paddock in which canola was grown YES

ii) Adjacent paddocks YES

iii) Other areas (clean down, spillage and grazing areas) YES

Volunteers Contro lled YES

Resistance Management Plan:Additional measures implemented as YES N/Aper Resistance Management Plan Assessment (PRAMOG)

Paddock records maintained YES

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Canola Production Manual (Revised 2008)

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