Fruit

Western Australia’s fruit growing industries extend from Kununurra in the far north to Albany on the cool south coast.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works closely with industry to improve efficiency and increase returns from the farm gate to export markets.

Strawberries are the highest value export, supplying around two-thirds of the Australian total. Key markets in the last year were Singapore and New Zealand followed by Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.

Steady growth is occurring in the avocado, citrus and mango industries due to additional plantings and efficient production.

Rockmelons safety update

Articles

Psa of kiwifruit: Declared pest

27 June 2019

Psa (Pseudomonas syringae pv.
Mealybugs in grapevines and deciduous fruit tree crops

4 May 2015

Two mealybug species, the longtailed mealybug (Pseudococcus longispinus), and obscure mealybug (Pseudococcus viburni) occur in grapevines and deciduous fruit tree crops in Western
Growing dragon fruit in Carnarvon

20 June 2014

Dragon fruit, also known as sweet pitahaya, is a stunning looking tropical fruit borne on arboreal cacti with a demonstrated potential for Carnarvon.
Papaya sticky disease: biosecurity alert

16 August 2019

Papaya sticky disease is absent from Western Australia. It has recently been reported from the Northern Territory, after being detected in Queensland in 2014.
Blueberry rust

12 November 2014

Blueberry rust is a fungal disease that affects blueberries and some relatives in the Ericaceae plant family. The disease was detected in Western Australia in April 2022.
Propagating jujubes

3 February 2017

Jujubes are a new horticultural industry in Western Australia. This page provides an overview of propagation techniques.
Jujube quality management

24 July 2017

This page aims to assist growers to consistently deliver quality jujubes to consumers.
Jujube irrigation recommendations

6 April 2017

Jujubes (or Chinese dates) are a new horticultural industry in Western Australia. This page outlines recommendations for irrigating jujubes in WA.
Jujube fertiliser recommendations

3 April 2017

Jujubes (or Chinese dates) are a new horticultural industry in Western Australia. This page outlines fertiliser recommendations for jujubes in Western Australia.
Jujubes in Western Australia

17 December 2013

Jujubes (or Chinese dates) are a new horticultural industry in Western Australia.