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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Diagnosing phosphorus deficiency in oats

19 June 2015

Nearly all soils in Western Australia are phosphorus deficient in their natural state but the continual use of phosphorus fertiliser means acute deficiency in broadacre crops is rare, with the exce
Diagnosing nitrogen deficiency in oats

19 June 2015

Nitrogen deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in oats especially during cold, wet conditions and in well-drained soils in high rainfall areas.
Diagnosing manganese deficiency in oats

19 June 2015

Oats are very susceptible to manganese (Mn) deficiency, which produces a condition called 'grey speck'.
Plant density and N response of selected wheat varieties at Holt Rock 2015 trial report

19 June 2015

Do our current wheat varieties need different management to get the best performance from them.
Plant density and N response of selected wheat varieties at Moorine Rock 2015 trial report

19 June 2015

The challenge in low rainfall areas is to understand the influence of management on the genetic difference of varieties.
Plant density and N response of selected wheat varieties at Yuna 2015 trial report

19 June 2015

At Yuna, frost in September affected grain yield and quality of the short maturity varieties but not the longer maturing varieties Magenta and Calingiri.
Diagnosing copper deficiency in oats

19 June 2015

Most soils in Western Australia were copper deficient in their natural state.
Irrigation and fertiliser guidelines for strawberries

11 June 2015

It is difficult to provide prescriptive guidelines for strawberry irrigation given the wide range of planting configurations and irrigation layouts.
Diagnosing zinc deficiency in field peas

24 April 2015

Field peas are susceptible to zinc deficiency, but is rarely seen in WA.
Diagnosing sulphur deficiency in field peas

24 April 2015

Sulphur (S) deficiency is rare in Western Australia as field peas are generally grown on heavy-textured soils.

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Articles

Diagnosing phosphorus deficiency in oats

Diagnosing nitrogen deficiency in oats

Diagnosing manganese deficiency in oats

Plant density and N response of selected wheat varieties at Holt Rock 2015 trial report

Plant density and N response of selected wheat varieties at Moorine Rock 2015 trial report

Plant density and N response of selected wheat varieties at Yuna 2015 trial report

Diagnosing copper deficiency in oats

Irrigation and fertiliser guidelines for strawberries

Diagnosing zinc deficiency in field peas

Diagnosing sulphur deficiency in field peas

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