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WA dairy industry milks United States expert for advice

10 December 2013

A leading American-based expert specialising in large-scale dairy farming systems has met with Western Australian dairy leaders to examine growth opportunities for the sector.

Don’t let hygiene hinder harvest

28 October 2013

Grain growers and harvest contractors are reminded to pay attention to harvest hygiene and prevent any destructive pests from threatening the State’s crop.

Weed detection in south coast region

28 October 2013

Home gardeners and south coast farmers are urged to look out for a weed which poses a risk to barley crops and is toxic to livestock.

Sustainable citrus field day

18 October 2013

Citrus growers and industry representatives from throughout Western Australia recently gathered at Harvey at a sustainability field day.

Bovine anaemia detected in WA

4 September 2013

Producers are advised that anaemia in cattle has been detected on two properties in the Southern Agricultural Region.

South Perth plant laboratories on target

4 September 2013

South Perth-based AGWEST Plant Laboratories have met proficiency standards for the identification of fungal, bacterial and viral plant pathogens.

Agriculture and food reports made available to industry

4 September 2013

The Department of Agriculture and Food today met with industry leaders to present the findings of two reports into the agriculture and food sector in Western Australia.

Look out for pest birds in Donnybrook area

28 October 2013

Donnybrook residents are urged to be on the lookout for unusual birds after the discovery and capture of an Asian tree sparrow in the Argyle area.

Take care with biosecurity at field days

4 September 2013

Participants in field days over the coming months have been urged to ensure biosecurity remains a top priority to help safeguard Western Australia's agricultural industries.