GTA (Grain Trade Australia) An Industry organisation providing the grain industry with a range of commercial resources to facilitate trade and advocacy on behalf of its members. GTA Contracts These contracts developed by GTA provide standard terms and conditions for the trade of grain within Australia. GTA Dispute Resolution Service GTA provides a dispute resolution service that is industry based and compliant with the NSW Commercial Arbitration Act. Its aim is to avoid litigation and thereby reduce the time and expense required to resolve a dispute between parties transacting in the Australian grain industry. This service provides an equitable means to settle a dispute by a panel of industry experts. GTA Grain Trading Standards Grain Trading Standards are used to measure and describe the physical and biological properties of grain at the time of inspection. These include any varietal classifications that may be developed by external organisations as listed in relevant Varietal Master Lists. GTA develops and distributes the wheat, coarse grain and pulse standards for Australia. It also distributes the standards for oilseeds (developed by the Australian Oilseeds Federation) and birdseed (developed by the Queensland Agricultural Merchants). GTA Trading Standards Committee An industry committee administered by GTA. Its primary role is to review and make recommendations for updates of commodity standards in cooperation with the Australian Oilseeds Federation and other industry participants. GTA Trade Rules These rules, developed with industry consultation by GTA, reflect trade practice and facilitate trade between parties in the grain, feed, oilseeds and processing industries. They govern all disputes of a mercantile, financial or commercial character connected with grain, feed, oilseeds and other commodities when traded under the terms and conditions of GTA. Industry Standards In this Code, unless otherwise stated, refers mainly to Grain Standards and their application. IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Integrated Pest Management is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. Market Choice Framework A document that provides guidance to industry on the uptake of Genetically Modified crops with the aim of managing market access and compliance with market requirements. Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) APVMA sets MRLs for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in agricultural produce, particularly produce entering the food chain. These MRLs are set at levels which are not likely to be exceeded if the agricultural or veterinary chemicals are used in accordance with approved label instructions. At the time the MRLs are set, 29
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