Climate, land & water

Western Australia’s agriculture sector needs access to productive soil and water resources for growth and profit. However, the sector must compete with increasing resource demands from all sectors of the community, and the pressures of a changing climate. The Agriculture and Food division of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development supports agriculture by providing long-term management solutions, practical risk management strategies and tools to maintain and improve resource conditions, to meet the needs of industry and stakeholders. Agriculture and Food is also pioneering soil and water investigation of the state’s undeveloped areas to establish new irrigated agricultural industries.

Articles

Diagnosing frost in field peas

23 April 2015

Of the pulses, field peas are more vulerable to frost due to thin pod walls and exposure of flowers to frost.
Diagnosing frost damage in canola

16 May 2014

Canola is most susceptible to frost damage from flowering to the clear watery stage (approximately 60% moisture). Plants frequently recover from frost at early flowering by producing more flowers.
Economic analysis of the impacts and management of subsoil constraints report

9 December 2015

This report was prepared by the Departments economist, Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Petersen for the Grains Research and Development Corporation funded project: DAW00242 Subsoil constraints – understanding a
Agronomy jigsaw - finding the pieces that maximise water use efficiency

5 September 2014

The Agronomy Jigsaw project is an initiative of the Department in collaboration with the South East Premium Wheat Growers Association (SEPWA) and Precision Agronomics Australia (PAA).
Immobilisation of soil nitrogen in heavy stubble loads

14 April 2014

Soil microbes often require nitrogen (N) to breakdown organic matter in soil.
Growing oaten hay on frost-prone paddocks

14 December 2010

Growing oaten hay on frost-prone paddocks minimises the frost risk as it is cut soon after flowering, avoiding the frost-sensitive period.
Careers in food and fibre

24 October 2013

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia supports the growth of Western Australia’s agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.
Teaching resources

30 October 2013

DAFWA supports the growth of WA’s agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.
Primary education resources

30 October 2013

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia supports the growth of Western Australia’s agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.
Early childhood education resources

30 October 2013

DAFWA supports the growth of WA’s agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.