Horticulture

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works closely with all sections of the industry supply chain from paddock to plate.

Western Australia grows a diverse range of top-quality horticultural crops from the Ord River Irrigation Area in the north, to the Gascoyne River at Carnarvon, the coastal sands near Perth and throughout the cooler south-west region.

Crops include tropical and temperate fruits, delicious vegetables and outstanding table wines. WA also leads the country in flower exports, mostly from our unique native flora.

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    WA Avocado Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)

    13 January 2023

    In support of the State Government’s commitment to reducing industry emissions and mitigating climate change, DPIRD has undertaken a life cycle assessment (LCA) for avocado production in Western Au

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    Growing avocados – annual water requirements

    20 March 2015

    In this article we provide details on how to approximate your annual water requirements for commercial production of avocados.

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    Challenges growing Hass avocado in cool regions

    30 July 2014

    The cool Mediterranean conditions of the South-West of Western Australia are sub-optimal for avocado production which can impact on the reliability of cropping.

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    Growing avocados: frost

    7 July 2014

    The avocado tree, while quite adaptable to a range of climatic conditions, is considered to be sensitive to frost.

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