Well-designed windbreaks will help achieve high yields and quality for most horticultural crops. They have a number of benefits and drawbacks and need to be managed to reduce adverse impacts on crops.
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.
Eutypa dieback is caused by the fungus Eutypa lata which is a prohibited organism in Western Australia. It is a major trunk disease of grapevines that reduces yields and kills the vine. It has a wide host range of commercial horticultural crops.
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Sclerotinia shoot rot is caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. It was recorded in WA vineyards many years ago but only appears sporadically when rainfall and cool weather occur in early spring. Little is known about the life cycle of the disease in vineyards.
Black spot, or anthracnose disease of grapevines is caused by the fungus Elsinoe ampelina. It is present in WA vineyards but has been successfully managed through the correct application of fungicides at the right time.
Phomopsis cane and leaf spot is caused by the fungus Phomopsis viticola which is a prohibited organism in Western Australia. The disease can cause significant yield loss in areas where weather conditions are favourable.
Proteas are attractive shrubs originating from South Africa which can be cultivated commercially in Western Australia. The most common proteas belong to the genera Protea, Leucadendron and Leucospermum (pincushion) and Serruria (blushing bride).
Jarrahdale, Japanese and butternut pumpkins are grown in Kununurra, Carnarvon and the south-west of Western Australia to supply the local market and eastern Australia.
