Production & postharvest

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development contributes to the productivity, profitability and sustainability of plant-based agriculture. From broad scale dryland cropping systems to intensive irrigated production, we work with industry and business to address challenges in plant production through research and development, knowledge transfer and government policy settings.

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  • Three Hass avocado fruit hanging in tree

    Avocado maturity testing using dry matter

    26 September 2013

    Fruit must meet minimum quality levels to meet consumer expectations and encourage return purchases.

  • close up of avocado flower showing the stamens standing upright, surrounding the stigma in two whirls, also notice the slit openings in the anthers

    Cross-pollinisers for Hass avocado

    28 July 2014

    While Hass avocados are commonly grown in the South-West of Western Australia without a cross-polliniser variety, much interest has focused around the potential benefits of using a suitable cross-p

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