Postharvest

From broad scale dryland cropping systems to intensive irrigated production the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works with industry and business to ensure market access locally, interstate and internationally for Western Australian produce.

Handling and storage postharvest is vital to maintaining quality of produce. The department provides information on optimal conditions for storage, including chilling and pest management as well as information on biosecurity in relation to export commodities.

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  • wheat seedlings

    Factors affecting grain crop seed germination

    14 April 2015

    There are many aspects to consider when seeding grain crops at the break of the season.

  • Null

    Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS)

    15 October 2013

    The Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS) provides advisory and identification services on animal and plant pests, weeds and diseases that impact Western Australia's agriculture and food ind

  • Flaxleaf fleabane on the south coast of WA

    Summer weeds

    17 January 2014

    Summer weeds can rob subsequent crops of soil nitrogen and stored soil water. They can also reduce crop emergence by causing physical and/or chemical interference at seeding time.

  • Harvest

    Underground storage of grain

    14 October 2013

    Some time ago several Western Australian farmers have stored grain underground with minimal deterioration for up to 11 years.

  • Range of different colour and shape seeds

    Seed testing

    20 November 2013

    DDLS Seed Testing and Certification offers a wide range of tests to assess the quality of your seed.

  • Grain storage: maintaining grain quality

    14 April 2015

    Grain stored on farms for seed or livestock feed is an important investment. Protecting the grain from insect attack can be regarded as an exercise in income protection.

  • Barley seedlings

    Factors affecting grain crop field establishment

    23 April 2015

    The field establishment of grain crops is the percentage of the sown seed that goes on to produce established plants. At sowing, management and environment are the key issues.

  • Crop of barley

    Barley production - effect of weather damage on quality and varietal purity

    5 December 2013

    Weather damage in barley is a common problem worldwide including the south coast of Western Australia (WA) where it is associated with the late spring/early summer rains.

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