Regional and Seasonal content

Please note: This content may be out of date and is currently under review.

Recent conditions: growing season rainfall (since 1 April) has been decile 1-3 for the majority of the South West Land Division (SWLD), with some locations still waiting for an autumn break....

Managing good nutrition of sheep in the Mediterranean climate of south-west Western Australia requires constant monitoring and planning.

Under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) Regulations 2013, all movements of livestock must be accompanied by a valid waybill. 

Identification of livestock in Western Australia is required under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) Regulations 2013 [BAM (IMSA) regula

Registration of owners and identification of livestock in Western Australia is required by law under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) R

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) supports pastoral industries in Western Australia by supporting market development, providing information, and assessing change

Rainfall in the South West Land Division, for May to July 2023, is likely to be below average, based on a survey of 20 international models.

The Food Industry Innovation Project (funded by Royalties for Regions) is supporting the growth of premium and value-added food and beverage businesses by providing a professional service directory

Expressions of interest for membership to the three Industry Funding Scheme (IFS) Management Committees and Review Panel are now closed.

Climate change will affect each pastoral region of Western Australia in different ways.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development uses the terms in this glossary for rangeland management publications (web and print).

Fire is integral to many ecosystems in the Western Australian rangelands.

This information is a resource for pastoral lessees, station managers and others to help identify plants and assess pasture condition and trend in the shrublands of Western Australia.

This information is a resource for pastoral lessees, station managers and others to help identify plants and assess pasture condition and trend in the Kimberley, Pilbara and the shrublands of Weste

There are many benefits from monitoring and assessing pastoral rangeland condition, and monitoring is done at several levels to meet the needs of rangeland managers, researchers and government admi

This information is for pastoralists in Western Australia wanting a reliable way to monitor and assess the effect of livestock and seasons on the health of grassland pastures.

All livestock in Western Australia must be correctly identified according to species.

Rainfall in the South West Land Division, for April to June, is likely to be below average, based on a survey of 22 international models.

This page hosts the 2018 frost trial information, handy project resources and the frost severity maps (from August).

Frost occurs on clear nights in early spring when the air temperature drops to 2°C or less.

  

Page last updated: Wednesday, 31 May 2017 - 5:05am