Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB, Euwallacea fornicatus) is a small beetle native to Southeast Asia that tunnels into the trunks, stems and branches of trees and plants.
The Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (known as DRFAWA) commenced as of 1 November 2018 and provide a range of measures designed to help those within disaster affected communities.
The Surf Beaches Mobile Coverage Grants Program is a State funded grants program to provide improved mobile coverage at beach locations throughout regional Western Australia that currently have no
In 2024, the department is conducting more than 250 research trials across the state for grains research and development, climate resilience, pastures, and horticulture systems.
The Season 2024 webpage contains seasonally relevant information and management options in the broadacre and south-west agricultural areas along with the Southern Rangelands of Western Australia.
Up to date autumn/winter and winter/spring insecticide spray guides are provided by the department every year to help growers and consultants manage insect pests in canola, lupin and cereal crops.
PestFacts WA (formerly known as PestFax) is an interactive reporting service delivered by DPIRD, providing risk alerts, current information and advice on insect pests and diseases threatening crops
The current rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division (SWLD) from August to October indicates neutral chances of exceeding median rainfall, with an equal likelihood of below or above...
The current rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division (SWLD) from September to November is mixed, with most models indicating either neutral chances of exceeding median rainfall or...
Running a flock of sheep and raising lambs has both direct (enteric fermentation) and indirect (lime, fertiliser, fuel, production of feed) greenhouse gas emissions.
In Western Australia, all owners of livestock and bees are legally required to register with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Brands Office.
All livestock owners and beekeepers within Western Australia must be registered and their stock identified in accordance with the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement
The inaugural Western Australian Craft Beer Strategy is a 10-year roadmap to grow the State’s craft beer sector. The industry-led strategy aims to boost production, with the ambitious goal of tripl
DPIRD’s Shoestring Digital program assists small-to-medium enterprises to implement low cost, low risk digital solutions to address business constraints and opportunities.
