Landowners who wish to protect and manage native vegetation on their property may enter into an agreement (covenant) with the Commissioner of Soil and Land Conservation under s30 of the Soil and Land Conservation Act 1945.
Three-quarters of high rainfall (more than 600mm annual rainfall) clover pastures in Western Australia do not need additional phosphorus for optimal plant growth.
The most commonly used nitrogen and phosphorus fertilisers in the high rainfall south-west of Western Australia can be leached into the groundwater and washed into waterways, resulting in serious environmental and economic damage.
Wind erosion can affect any land that is exposed to strong wind and has detached soil. There are practical options for preventing or reducing wind erosion in cropping and pasture systems, and some options for treating already eroding surfaces.
Wind erosion in Western Australian agriculture is common, especially in years of late and dry growing seasons. This page describes some of the indicators and conditions of a high risk (likelihood and impact) of soil erosion caused by wind.
Pig owners play a vital role in maintaining Western Australia's high animal health status and reputation as a producer of quality livestock and livestock products.
Australia is free of many infectious horse diseases, saving owners costly disease control. The occurrence of an emergency horse disease could severely restrict horse movements, racing and other competitions and cost millions of dollars in lost business and disease control.
Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by an influenza virus.
Managing good nutrition of sheep in the Mediterranean climate of south-west Western Australia requires constant monitoring and planning. Sheep productivity, health and welfare can be held at acceptable levels if feed and water supply matches demand.
Sheep farmers can save money and time eradicating new lice infestations by taking simple biosecurity measures that become part of normal management programs. Measures include careful planning, regularly checking stock for lice, stock-proof fencing and other preventative strategies.
