Sorghum vulgare seed
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Yes |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | Yes |
| Protocol Market | No |
Original and official translation of the Import permit must be presented to the Department of Agriculture Authorised Officer at the time of making the appointment.
Consignments are to have a minimum grain moisture content of 10%.
All consignments are to be treated with a Thiram and Carboxin based fungicide at recommended manufacturers requirements, or any other poduct with an equivalent chemical ingredient.
Details of treatment to be endorsed on the Phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.
1) Merchant grain beetle (Oryzaephilus mercalor) is not known to occur in Australia,
2) The crop was inspected during active growth and found free from Bacterial leaf stripe of sorghum and corn (Pseudomonas syringae pv syringae) and Bean bacterial brown spot (Burkholderia andropogonis),
3) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Sawtooth grain beetle (Oryzaephilus surinamensis).
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 1118)
1) Merchant grain beetle (Oryzaephilus mercalor) is not known to occur in Australia,
2) A representative sample was found free through laboratory testing of Bacterial leaf stripe of sorghum and corn (Pseudomonas syringae pv syringae) and Bean bacterial brown spot (Burkholderia andropogonis),
3) A representative sample was inspected and found free of Sawtooth grain beetle (Oryzaephilus surinamensis).