Farm and Site Biosecurity Policy

Purpose. This policy sets out how Greenfield prevents the introduction and spread of pests, diseases and weeds between properties, sites, nursery stock and livestock.

1.Purpose

Pests, diseases and weeds move on vehicles, boots, tools, plants, animals, feed and water. A single introduction can close a market, destroy a crop or spread a weed through a reserve. This policy sets the minimum biosecurity controls at every Greenfield site and on every client property the business enters.

2.Controls at site entry

Every site has a designated entry point with a sign, a wash-down area and a visitor register. Visitors and contractors must sign in, declare recent overseas travel or contact with livestock and use the boot wash. Vehicles and machinery arriving from other properties must be inspected and cleaned before they enter production areas or reserves.

• Sign in at the entry point
• Boot wash and clean clothing
• Vehicle and machinery inspection and wash-down
• No unauthorised entry to production paddocks or propagation houses

3.Livestock

Introduced livestock must be quarantined in the isolation paddock for at least 14 days, inspected daily and treated according to the animal health program before joining a mob. Livestock movements must be recorded in the Livestock and Animal Health Register and reported to the national traceability system. Sick or dead animals with unusual signs must be reported to the Farm Manager immediately.

4.Plants and nursery stock

Incoming plant material must be inspected on receipt and held in the quarantine bay until cleared. Propagation houses use dedicated tools, benches and footwear. Growing media, pots and water must be managed to prevent root disease. Any plant showing unusual symptoms must be isolated and reported to the Nursery and Orchard Manager.

5.Conservation and parks work

Crews working across multiple reserves must clean vehicles, tools and boots between sites, with weed-infested sites visited last in the day. Seed must be collected, labelled and stored to prevent contamination. Soil and mulch must come from approved suppliers.

6.Reporting unusual pests or diseases

Any worker who sees an unusual pest, disease or weed must photograph it, note the location, avoid moving material and report it to their supervisor the same day. The supervisor will notify the Farm Manager or Nursery and Orchard Manager, who will decide whether to report to the state agriculture department.

7.Review

The Farm Manager will review this policy annually and whenever an incursion or alert affects the region.