Bruising of ware potatoes causes economic loss but good management at harvest and processing can significantly reduce losses.
Bluetongue virus can infect all ruminants but it usually only causes serious disease in sheep. Cattle may be infected with the virus but rarely show disease.
An insect vector spreads the virus and it only occurs where the vector is present.
Commercial table grape growing occurs in Western Australia from Carnarvon in the Gascoyne, the Mid-West near Geraldton, the Swan Valley near Perth, and to the South West including Harvey, Donnybrook and Busselton areas.
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious virus that causes an often fatal disease in pigs and wild boar. The disease is similar to classical swine fever, but is caused by a different virus. Both diseases only affect pigs and are exotic to Australia.
Some of the world’s safest grains, fruit and vegetable products are produced in Western Australia. WA farmers produce safe food by keeping their products free of harmful residues.
Benchmarking of water use is the process of periodically recording various factors in order to compare current and past performance.
When selecting a wheat variety to implement in a farming system, it is important to be aware of the variety's disease package to plan management options. The disease resistance ratings for wheat varieties commonly grown in Western Australia are now available.
Exhibiting fruit and vegetables at shows is a popular activity. The requirements for exhibition at each show may be different and entrants should check the show guidelines before preparing an entry. Information on possible show requirements for different fruit and vegetables is provided.
Rhubarb is grown commercially in small quantities in Western Australia for the domestic market. It grows best in cool to warm conditions, with reduced vigour during the cold winter months.
Agistment describes the movement of livestock from a property where there is little feed or water to another property where there are adequate supplies. Such an arrangement normally involves payment, but it may still be cheaper than hand feeding your animals.
