Mid West

In the market for supplies of pasture seed this year?

Pastures from SpaceTM (PfS) is a partnership between DPIRD, Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Landgate that provides estimates of Pasture Growth Rate (PGR) and Feed on Offer (FOO) on a weekly basis across the South West Agricultural region.

Seasonal Climate Outlook April 2022

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for April to June 2022 is indicating mostly neutral (40-60%) probability of above median rainfall for the South West Land Division (SWLD). The longer lead SSF outlook for April to...

The Testing Traceability Systems Grant Program will allow Western Australian plant and plant product growers and supply chain participants to test traceability systems to provide valuable insights into the key components, which systems work best, and the challenges and costs faced in implementing

The Plant and Plant Product Traceability Project commenced in 2021 and is part of a national initiative to improve traceability within the agricultural sectors.

Seasonal Climate Outlook March 2022

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for autumn, March to May 2022 is indicating less than 40% chance of exceeding median rainfall for the majority of the South West Land Division (SWLD).

Limiting erosion and stabilising your paddocks will be a priority after a fire.

If planning to crop a burnt paddock, cereals are recommended because they have better tolerance to sandblasting than lupins, canola and peas.

The four regions of Western Australia's south-west land division contribute over $6 billion to the gross value of agriculture production. 

This page provides information regarding the Carbon for Farmers Voucher Program. It also provides resources for farmers interested in setting up a carbon farming program, and how they can contact expert service providers for further information and assistance. 

Seasonal Climate Outlook February 2022

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for February to April 2022 is indicating less than 40% chance of exceeding median rainfall for the majority of the South West Land Division (SWLD).

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