White Star is an improved potato variety which was selected in Western Australia for its ability to produce high yields of large tubers under winter and spring growing conditions.
Almost all of WA citrus fruit is sold in the local market. Fruit has been sent to export markets since 2015 and is increasing.
Orchard management starts from planning and goes through to harvest to achieve the best marketable yield. It includes orchard establishment, irrigation, nutrition, canopy management and orchard protection.
DPIRD has evaluated a number of emerging wine grape varieties for their suitability for production in Western Australia. Complementing this work, the department has also explored opportunities, barriers and potential of emerging wine grape varieties in the Australian market.
Pruning is a cultural practice involving the removal of tree branches and limbs.
This is essential after harvest to maintain productivity. With citrus, correct pruning can make a significant difference to yields and fruit quality.
Fertiliser is a major input cost for vegetable growers. Vegetable growers need to gain maximum yield for the fertiliser applied.
Monitoring a citrus orchard to gain some knowledge of the effectiveness of nutrition programs can be difficult, expensive and time consuming. It is, however, the only way a valid assessment can be made of the effectiveness of fertiliser programs on tree performance and their effect on soil chemi
To make sure that any chemical application doesn’t leave you short on protection or break your withholding periods, the Flystrike Assist application (mobile app for iOS and Android) has been developed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
The averaged annual direct cost of water erosion to dryland farming in Western Australia is estimated to be $10 million, but the costs are much higher in years of severe summer storms.
Correct nutrition of citrus trees is essential if they are to crop and perform to their maximum potential.
