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Globodera rostochiensis, golden or potato cyst nematode (PCN) and G.

Plants require trace elements in smaller quantities than macro nutrients but deficiency or toxicity can cause similar losses in yield and quality.

A fertiliser program for potatoes growing in sandy soils must balance environmental risk with maximising returns.

Melioidosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which can affect animals and humans.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) system is indicating less than 40% chance of exceeding median rainfall for January 2018...

Heat and water stress reduce the quality of potatoes in summer in Western Australia.

It is important for all small landholders to do a water budget when making a decision on the number of animals to run on your property.

As a landholder it is important to plan ahead for the coming season.

DPIRD transition on track
Better bee biosecurity
Department supports indigenous communities
Rangelands Report Card now available
WA Open for Business rebranded
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A snapshot of some of the latest news and seasonal advice from the department for Western Australian farm businesses in the horticulture sector.

A snapshot of some of the latest news and seasonal advice from the department for Western Australian farm businesses in the livestock sector.

A snapshot of some of the latest news and seasonal advice from the department for Western Australian farm businesses in the grains sector.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) system is indicating less than 40% chance of exceeding median rainfall for summer,...

In the December 2017 issue of the Wine Industry Newsletter read about alternative varieties judging, Winemakers' trial forums, sensitive sites, the 2017 winner of the Gladstones Trophy and more...

There are many causes of anaemia, jaundice and abortion in cattle, including bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG).

Bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG) is a disease of cattle that is caused by the blood parasite Theileria orientalis and spread by the bush tick (Haemaphy

Confined feeding of sheep in commercial feedlots could benefit Western Australian (WA) producers and processors.The WA lamb supply is seasonal, with a strong supply of lambs finished on green feed

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) system is indicating neutral chance (40-60%) of exceeding median rainfall for November...

The Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 requires that certain diseases must be reported to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) if they are kno

 ‘One Health’ is an internationally supported approach that recognises that the health and well-being of animals, people and the environment are closely linked and that international, national and

  

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