AHCBAC515 — Manage forage conservation

1 Plan for forage conservation

• 1.1Determine end use requirements of forage conservation in farm production system
• 1.2Determine forage conservation options and cost benefit
• 1.3Select location for forage crop according to variety and target growth stage
• 1.4Determine machinery and equipment required for forage crop production
• 1.5Determine supporting technology required to enable efficient performance of operations
• 1.6Plan and prepare storage facilities or system for selected forage conservation method
• 1.7Identify potential environmental impact of forage conservation activities and develop controls to mitigate damage
• 1.8Determine cost of production and prepare working budget
• 1.9Determine contractor support and negotiate contracts according to production system requirements and budget constraints
• 1.10Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and develop control strategies

2 Prepare paddocks for forage conservation

• 2.1Determine crop cultural management requirements for crop
• 2.2Identify optimum time for harvest of key species
• 2.3Monitor and control weeds, pests and diseases
• 2.4Coordinate safe access to paddocks for harvesting and transport machinery

3 Oversee forage harvesting operations

• 3.1Establish dry matter targets for selected method of forage conservation
• 3.2Monitor seasonal and current weather conditions to determine optimum time for harvest to ensure quality
• 3.3Assess condition and dry matter content of crop during harvesting operation
• 3.4Select harvesting and conditioning machinery based on weather conditions and forage drying targets
• 3.5Communicate work activities and performance targets to work team and contractors
• 3.6Check harvesting activities are conducted in a safe, controlled and efficient manner
• 3.7Verify forage storage system is implemented according to storage plan
• 3.8Confirm health, safety and quality of forage requirements are implemented according to workplace procedures

4 Complete operation

• 4.1Maintain records according to quality assurance requirements and industry practice
• 4.2Checke waste is disposed of to minimise environmental impact according to environmental policies
• 4.3Verify machinery and ancillary equipment is cleaned and serviced according to manufacturer instructions and biosecurity procedures
• 4.4Conduct quality checks of stored forage
• 4.5Monitor and minimise environmental impact of forage conservation activities

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