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Parsnips can be grown throughout the year in the South West of Western Australia but germination is better in cooler months. They are grown mainly for the local market.

In this last edition for 2016 read about the progress of WA researchers unravelling the DNA of Cabernet clones, how a trip to the USA may hold the key to the orgins of downy mildew in WA and how a...

When grapevines are exposed to smoke during sensitive growth stages, the resulting wine may contain smoke-related aromas and flavours.

Smoke exposure of grapevines and the development of smoke-related characteristics in the resulting wines is an increasing issue for the wine industry.

Smoke exposure of grapevines and the development of smoke-related characteristics in the resulting wines is an increasing issue for the wine industry.

Smoke exposure of grapevines and the development of smoke-related characteristics in the resulting wines is an increasing issue for the wine industry.

Thursday
12th
Jan 2017
13 December 2016

Explore the potential of 22 alternative wine grape varieties

Approximately 80% of WA’s wine grape production comprises of five varietals. Reliance on a small collection of varietals...

This edition includes exerpts of the Lamb survival and Comparative analysis of mixed enterprise reports and articles about the effects of carb-loading for ewe lamb reproduction and intramuscular...

Correct postharvest handling is essential to maximise vase life and maintain flower and foliage quality.

Smokebush offers a wide diversity of flower types, ranging from white to blue, and flowering from summer to winter.

Bleached ornamental plant material provides a striking contrast when arranged with dried or dyed flowers. Bleaching also allows the use of subtle pastel dyes.

Cutflowers are a luxury product and consumers demand a certain standard of quality and value for money.

The presence of insects in flower crops can result in feeding damage to flowers, leaves and stems or cause galls to form.

If you think that commercial flower growing could be worth considering, this page will help you work through the issues critical for success and point to sources of information to help achieve that

This edition consists of papers that were presented at the 2016 Sheep Updates held on Tuesday 30 August 2016 at the University Club in Crawley (UWA).

Ovine Observer is funded by the State...

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) initiated a pest risk analysis (PRA) to consider biosecurity risks associated with the import of fresh table grape bunches from oth

The Grower Group Research and Development (R&D) Grants Program awarded $6.7 million to 16 grower groups across Western Australia in its inaugural round.

The Stormwater Management, Harvesting and Reuse Efficiency Project (Stormwater reuse project) was focused on stormwater harvesting and reuse for social, economic and environmental benefits in Weste

Optimum irrigation with good quality water is needed to maximise yields of potatoes. Poor irrigation can lower yield, distort tubers and encourage development of some diseases.

Fusarium dry rot can cause breakdown of potatoes in storage as well as breakdown of seed pieces after planting. Worldwide, it is one of the most important postharvest diseases of potatoes.

  

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