Dry seasons and drought

Long-term records show that our climate is becoming warmer and drier. This trend is expected to continue, with dry seasons likely to become more frequent over southern Western Australia.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development provides data and information on seasonal weather through its network of automatic weather stations and seasonal climate forecasts through the Statistical Climate Information system.

In dry years, the department provides information to assist growers and agribusiness to manage seasonal conditions and their consequences.

Articles

Dry times in the rangelands

4 November 2013

DAFWA provides data and information on current season through its network of automatic weather stations and seasonal climate forecasts through the Statistical Climate Information system.
Farm biosecurity after a fire, flood or dry season

20 March 2018

Managing farm biosecurity following a fire, flood or dry season is a balance of caring for livestock and paddocks while limiting the introduction of new pests, diseases or weeds onto the property.
The evolution of drought policy in Western Australia

16 June 2014

What is drought? What are the effects of drought? And what role should Government play before, during and after drought events?
Stormwater reuse project

28 November 2013

The Stormwater Management, Harvesting and Reuse Efficiency Project (Stormwater reuse project) was focused on stormwater harvesting and reuse for social, economic and environmental benefits in Weste
Diagnosing spring drought in narrow-leafed lupins

19 January 2015

Spring drought refers to plant water stress from insufficient rainfall or stored soil moisture from bud formation to maturity.
Autumn-winter drought in canola

12 May 2014

Early drought may affect germination and early growth. Water stressed seedlings are more severely affected by other constraints and may have induced nutrient deficiencies.