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Scientists have embarked on the next phase of research to give grain growers better access to chilling tolerant chickpea varieties and extend the footprint to grow the crop in Australia. The Depart

Comprehensive survey data is collected on Western Australian sheep enterprises and producer intentions every 4 years by DPIRD and was most recently collected in June 2022.

This section answers some frequently asked questions about Extrata.

Cereal cyst nematodes

Narrow leaf cotton bush (Gomphocarpus fruticosus) is a declared pest in Western Australia (WA).

An ideal balance to optimise the profitability, sustainability and drought resilience of beef production in Western Australia’s Southern Rangelands has been presented at the recent Australian Range

The September issue of the Wine Industry Newsletter features a summary from a project trapping powdery mildew spores, technical symposium being planned for next year, 2022 production data, DPIRD's...

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Rural Women’s Awards, which showcase the leadership and drive of rural and regional women across Australia. 

Showgoers can learn simple backyard tips to help guard against unwanted creepy crawlies that

Kimberley flood recovery assistance

The aim of having minimum standards of maturity is to ensure consumer satisfaction and encourage repeat sales.

Aphid activity update
Diamondback moth numbers remain low
Native budworm caterpillar update

In Western Australia, the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 requires that certain diseases must be reported to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (

The WA livestock disease outlook summarises recent significant disease investigations by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development veterinarians and private veterinarians. Data...

In this edition read about recent livestock disease investigations and what to be on the look-out for this winter.

Home gardeners in regional Western Australia are reminded to take action to stop the spread of the destructive pest citrus gall wasp.

From barley grown on a Kulin farm to beer brewed in the South West using sustainable malt that is certified – the economics of sustainable farming have been outlined at the Regenerative Agriculture

Western Australian grains scientists are looking to improve weed management following soil amelioration, with new research focusing on pre-emergent herbicides.

The WA Government is working with the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund to create opportunities for pastoralists and farmers across 6 agricultural industries to c

  

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