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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Articles

Gamay wine grapes in Western Australia

13 December 2013

Although originating in Burgundy, the Gamay wine grape variety is best known from the Beaujolais region in France.
Lagrein wine grapes in Western Australia

18 December 2013

Lagrein originates from Italy and is known for its production of medium-bodied table wines that show intense colour, good body with rich berry characters.
Climate and variety impact cold soak effectiveness

25 January 2016

There is a general perception that pre-fermentative cold maceration or ‘cold soak’ improves colour, enhances fruit characters and provides complexity to red wines.
A review of five wine grape variety clones in Western Australia

16 August 2018

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has developed resources on the availability and characteristics of clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz and
Wine Industry Newsletter

1 July 2014

Since 1981 the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has been distributing a quarterly newsletter for the Western Australian wine industry.
Alternative wine grape evaluation - Geographe wine region

20 February 2017

The performance of alternative variety wine grapes is continuing to be evaluated with a new trial block established near Wokalup within the Geographe wine region.
Barbera wine grapes in Western Australia

28 October 2013

Barbera is an old Italian wine variety that has consistently performed well in trials in Manjimup, Western Australia with wines viewed favourably by wine judges and consumers.
Viticulture spray guide for Western Australia

28 October 2013

The Viticulture spray guide provides information for the management of pests and diseases applicable for both wine and table grape vineyards within Western Australia. The bulletin lists over 500 a
Durif wine grapes in Western Australia

13 November 2013

Durif grapevines were evaluated for fruit and wine production in Manjimup from 2007 to 2010. Ripening conditions were challenging with bunches displaying diseases.
Furmint and Kadarka wine grapes in Western Australia

27 November 2013

The Furmint and Kadarka varieties of wine grapes were identified by the wine industry as having potential for future development of premium Western Australian wine and were planted for evaluation i