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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  • Hand pollintion.

    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.

  • Fruit and seed of NMBP-1243

    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).

  • Scion and rootstock diameters need to be as close as possible for a successful graft

    Propagating mangoes

    3 December 2013

    Establishing a healthy, productive orchard requires planning and preparation.

  • Planting new mango plantation in Dandaragan

    Spacing, soil preparation and planting mangoes

    3 December 2013

    Establishing a healthy and productive orchard requires planning and preparation. You must first select a mango variety and then its propagation method.

  • Mango trees growing in suburban Perth can bear well.

    Growing mangoes in cooler areas of Western Australia

    3 December 2013

    Mango fruit produced in the Perth area is seasonally the latest in Australia and receives high prices in WA and interstate.

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