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.

Articles

Propagation of bananas

25 February 2014

Tissue culture is the best method for propagating bananas. It ensures they are true to type and free from pests and diseases.
Australian National Mango Breeding Program

22 October 2013

The Australian National Mango Breeding Program was initiated in 1994 between four state, territory and federal agricultural organisations.
New mango hybrid NMBP-1243

23 October 2013

Three new mango varieties have been developed by the National Mango Breeding Program (NMBP). NMBP-1243 is a hybrid cross between Irwin and Kensington Pride (KP).
Citrus rootstocks for Western Australia

31 October 2013

Selecting the right rootstock for your orchard is one of the most important decisions you will have to make.
Orange varieties for Western Australia

3 October 2013

Many new navel and Valencia orange varieties have become available in recent years and are currently being evaluated under West Australian conditions.
Mandarins and tangors for Western Australia

4 October 2013

Many new varieties of mandarins and tangors have become available in Western Australia with desirable traits for consumers such as few or no seeds and loose skin (easy peel).
Saperavi wine grapes in Western Australia

18 December 2013

Saperavi wines have outstanding colour and performed well with both judges and consumers in evaluations in Western Australia.
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.
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
Arneis wine grapes in Western Australia

28 October 2013

Arneis is an emerging variety in the Australian wine industry, with commercial plantings established in eastern states.