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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  • Rows of Crimson seedless vines

    Table grapes: final policy review

    24 September 2015

    The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia has issued a final policy review regarding the importation of fresh table grape bunches (Vitis spp.) from other Australian states

  • Bird netting covering rows of apple trees.

    More Dollars per Drop: apple demonstration

    14 October 2013

    Some promising early results are emerging from the More Dollars per Drop apple demonstration site at the Lysters' orchard at Manjimup.

  • Crusader bug - adult and nymph

    Crusader bugs in citrus

    11 October 2013

    The crusader bug (Mictis profana) is an insect commonly found in citrus, with a wide distribution within Australia, Indonesia and the Indo-Pacific.

  • Green pods with brown marks caused by carob moth infestation.

    Carob moth

    23 September 2014

    Carob moth (also known as the date, almond, and locust bean moth) is a major pest of carobs in Western Australia (WA).

  • Tiny radish flea beetles on a bok choy plant with a hand in the background, showing how tiny they are

    Radish flea beetle

    30 June 2015

    Radish flea beetle (Phyllotreta chotanica Duvivier 1892) is present throughout Asia and feeds on the leaves of cruciferous crops such as cauliflower, cabbage, cress, bok choy, broccoli and

  • Correct use of pesticides ensure fruit that not only looks good but is safe to eat

    Using pesticides in strawberry production – your responsibilities as a grower

    13 January 2014

    This article outlines strawberry growers' obligations with respect to using pesticides on their farms.

  • Turnips displayed for sale

    Growing swedes and turnips in Western Australia

    3 October 2013

    Swedes and turnips are members of the brassica family and mainly grown commercially in the South-West of the state, particularly in cooler months.

  • A flower arrangement of Western Australian wildflowers including Banksia's, Kangaroo Paw and Wax Flowers.

    Drying cut flowers and foliage

    20 January 2014

    Dried flowers are a popular longer-lasting alternative to fresh flowers. A number of methods can be used to dry flowers but some basic principles apply generally such as drying as fast as possible

  • Severe powdery mildew infection on strawberry

    Powdery mildew of strawberries

    13 January 2014

    Powdery mildew is a disease which is becoming more prevalent in Western Australian strawberry crops as increasing areas are being grown under high (Haygrove) tunnels.

  • Typical symptoms of Fusarium crown rot in strawberry

    Crown and root rot diseases of strawberries

    13 January 2014

    Strawberries are affected by a number of pathogens causing crown and/or root rots.  These diseases are becoming more prevalent for several reasons including the withdrawal of methyl bromide as a so

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