Key points
– Testing phosphine residue in trucks at receival sites is required for operator safety and label compliance
– Sampling and testing methods require further research and development to avoid penalising those doing the right thing
– Using a phosphine meter on farm is the surest way to avoid truckloads being rejected
Phosphine venting and delivery limits require more research (GRDC Groundcover Supplement)
The practice of requiring a phosphine gas reading of less than 0.3ppm in a spear sample taken from within the grain threatens costly rejection of truckloads of grain, including for operators who are following phosphine label directions.
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