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Ovine Observer Issue number # 94 December 2021

21 December 2021

In this issue:

1. Proximity sensors provide an effective, accurate and cheap alternative for measuring dam pedigree of lambs in Australian sheep flocks

2. DXA calibration at WAMMCO,...

WAHU2021 A sustainable future panel discussion

Western Australian Horticulture Update, 2021

10 September 2021

Resilience and sustainability were key themes at this year’s Western Australian Horticulture Update (WAHU2021) hosted by DPIRD on 4 November at Optus Stadium.

Typical OLB damage and symptoms on the lower (left) and upper (right) surface of leaves (cm scale on far left side). Some adult OLB’s are shown to indicate size.

Olive lace bug in Western Australia

17 October 2013

The olive lace bug, Froggattia olivinia, is native to eastern Australia. It has become established in the olive growing regions of Western Australia.

Yellowing of apple leaves indicates the presence of European red mite

Management of European red mite in Western Australia

30 January 2014

European red mite feeds on leaves of fruit trees especially apples. This can result in premature leaf fall which affects fruit tree vigour and fruit quality.

Bathroom tile placed on ground near tree in truffle orchard

Monitoring for invertebrate pests in truffle orchards

9 November 2017

Slugs and slaters are among the most important pests of truffles. When abundant, they cause significant damage to truffles.

Truffle orchard with secure perimeter fence, closed gate and biosecurity sign

Truffle orchard on-farm biosecurity and hygiene

14 September 2015

On-farm biosecurity, or hygiene, is about minimising the risk of unwanted plant, animal and microbiological organisms entering your property and causing problems.

a striped slug eating truffle

Australian truffle orchard - integrated pest and disease management

12 February 2020

Two documents on Australian truffle orchard pest and diseases are available to download.

Adult looper moths are about 8 millimeters long and have a wingspan of around 15 millimeters. They are grey with brown bands across the wings and lay eggs singly. Photo courtesy J Horsnell , Charles Sturt Uni

Apple looper: pest of apples and grapevines

18 March 2014

Apple looper (Phrissogonus laticostata) is a native insect that damages fruit in apple orchards and vineyards in the South West of Western Australia.

truffle being harvested with hand trowel

Cultivation of black truffles in Western Australia

18 December 2014

This article outlines the conditions for growing truffles in the South-West of Western Australia.

Cream-coloured cabbage centre grub has red/brown stripes and black head capsule

Insect pests of vegetable brassicas in Western Australia

5 September 2014

Western Australia has many insect and mollusc pests (snails and slugs) that can affect the quality and yield of vegetable brassicas crops.

Truck transporting sheep off a property

Agisting livestock

20 February 2018

Agistment is an option for removing livestock from a property, for a number of reasons – after a fire, when paddock feed is inadequate, to spell pastures, or to finish livestock for sale on better

Climate change in the Cunderdin area, Western Australia

12 April 2016

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development provides this agri-climate profile of historical and projected climate information to support farm business managers in their response

Merredin field day 1952

Climate change in the Merredin area, Western Australia

14 April 2016

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development provides this agri-climate profile of historical and projected climate information to support farm business managers in their response

Climate change in the Narrogin area, Western Australia

2 September 2016

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development provides this agri-climate profile of historical and projected climate information to support farm business managers in their response

Liriomyza trifolii lateral view

Biosecurity alert: American serpentine leafminer

6 July 2021

American serpentine leafminer (Liriomyza trifolii) is a tiny fly whose larvae damages plants by tunnelling (mining) through leaf tissue. 

FlowerPower

31 January 2012

FlowerPower is an online tool to predict cereal flowering dates (or cutting dates for oats) in your location.

Seasonal Climate Outlook, August 2021

4 August 2021

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for August to October 2021 is indicating more than 60% chance of exceeding...

Climate change in the Hyden area, Western Australia

14 April 2016

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development provides this agri-climate profile of historical and projected climate information to support farm business managers in their response

Seasonal Climate Outlook July 2021

5 July 2021

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for July to September 2021 is indicating less than 40% chance of exceeding...

Seasonal Climate Outlook June 2021

27 May 2021

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for winter, June to August 2021 is indicating less than 40% chance of exceeding...

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