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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  • Septoria spot on external orange fruit surface showing characteristic small spots

    Septoria spot of citrus: declared pest

    28 November 2013

    Septoria spot (Septoria citri) is a serious pest of citrus that can affect external fruit quality. This pest is not known to occur in Western Australia.

  • rust mite damage

    Mites in citrus

    10 October 2013

    Mites (Acari) are arthropods, a group that includes insects and spiders. Some mites are large enough to be visible to the naked eye while others can only be seen with a hand lens or microscope.

  • Image of live grape phylloxera on grape roots

    Grape phylloxera - declared pest in Western Australia

    29 October 2013

    Grape phylloxera, Daktulosphaira vitifoliae, is a major pest in all grape growing countries around the world.

  • Carrot seed which is a dark colour and a torpedo shape

    Vegetable seed treatments

    20 June 2014

    The treatment of vegetable seeds prior to planting can help control seed-borne diseases. Control of these diseases is necessary to prevent reduction in the crop yield.

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