8. For the sampling of containers holding more than 100kg of seed, and for the sampling of seed in bulk, primary samples shall be taken from different horizontal and vertical positions selected at random and the following shall be regarded as the minimum requirement—
| LOT WEIGHT | NUMBER OF PRIMARY SAMPLES TO BE TAKEN |
|---|---|
| Up to 500kg | At least five primary samples |
| 501—3,000kg | One primary sample for each 300kg but not less than 5 |
| 3,001—20,000kg | One primary sample for each 500kg but not less than 10 |
| 20,001kg and above | One primary sample for each 700kg but not less than 40 |