Canola

Western Australia is the major canola growing state in Australia producing over 50% of the nation’s 4 million tonnes each year.

The majority of WA canola is exported – generating about $1.2 billion for the state’s economy each year, with the Germany, Japan, UAE, Belgium, France and the Netherlands WA’s largest export canola markets in 2021/22.

WA canola is renowned for its high oil content – with the state often achieving higher oil contents than the rest of the nation.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development supports the WA canola industry through agronomic research and development; and pest and disease identification and management.

Articles

Liquid biofuel as a replacement for fossil fuel

18 October 2013

Nearly all biofuel systems (mainly biodiesel and bioethanol) produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than fossil fuels (diesel and petrol derived from fossil oil).
Dry season resources

14 June 2017

Western Australian agriculture experiences variability in its winter growing season (May–October): late starts, early finishes and 'dry seasons' with rainfall low enough to cause serious plant and
Boosting Grains Research and Development - Royalties for Regions

20 August 2014

Through targeted grains research and development (R&D), the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) Boosting Grains Research and Development project aims to increase
Frost Identification Guide for Canola and Pulses

5 February 2019

A new guide has been published to assist canola and pulse growers to identify frost damage and consider crop management decisions. Frost damage reduces crop yield and grain quality.
Diagnosing salinity in canola

12 May 2014

Salinity affects growth by reducing plant root ability to extract water from the soil, and chloride toxicity.
Diagnosing waterlogging in canola

8 May 2014

Canola is more susceptible to waterlogging than cereals after the seed has imbibed (absorbed water before germination).
Critical nutrient levels for canola in Western Australia

1 November 2017

This page contains information about managing nutrition in canola crops in Western Australia.
Cockchafer damage to broadacre crops

14 October 2013

Cockchafers belonging to the genus Heteronyx are typically not regarded as a pest of agriculture. However, two have been seen as occasional pests, with H.
Focus paddocks 2014 trial report

18 September 2014

Management of weeds, disease and nitrogen nutrition are ongoing challenges that limit yield potential.
Broadacre agronomy webinar series

27 July 2017

In September 2017, six department research officers presented at the biennial Australian Agronomy Conference in Ballarat, Victoria.