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Seasonal Climate Outlook October 2021

5 October 2021

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for October to December 2021 is indicating neutral chances (40-60%) of exceeding...

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. 

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

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Calculating farm dam (excavated earth tanks) water volume

25 November 2013

By following this guide, you can estimate the amount of water stored in a dam, and how evaporation and water for livestock, spraying and other uses will affect water reserves.

2019-20 nest numbers and locations

5 March 2020

The 2019-20 European wasp season closed with 118 nests detected and destroyed in 34 suburbs and 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Sterile Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) with distinctive green dye

Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)

13 November 2020

A scientifically proven method of pest insect control, the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) uses the mass rearing, sterilisation, and release of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) in targeted areas.

Damage to a rose plant caused by chilli thrips

Chilli thrips on roses

20 April 2021

Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development testing of damaged rose samples from the Perth metropolitan area determined chilli thrips were responsible.

Racing Pigeon

Pigeon rotavirus in Western Australia

23 January 2017

Pigeon rotavirus was first detected in Western Australia as a result of investigation of a disease outbreak in racing pigeons in May and June 2016.

Grape leaf showing oil spots caused by downy mildew of grapes

Bag test for downy mildew of grapes

27 November 2013

Downy mildew of grapevines can cause serious crop loss if weather conditions are favourable.

Grape vine arm infected with Eutypa lata showing stunted shoot growth

Eutypa dieback: prohibited disease

13 June 2014

Eutypa dieback is caused by the fungus Eutypa lata which is a prohibited organism in Western Australia. It is a major trunk disease of grapevines that reduces yields and kills the vine.

Grapevine leaf with covering of ash-grey mildew

Powdery mildew of grapevines in Western Australia

10 January 2014

Powdery mildew is the most persistent fungal problem of grapes in WA and one of the most widespread fungal diseases of grapevines in the world.

Nine pink adult free range pigs standing in various positions on dirt.

Keep pigs healthy - follow the biosecurity checklist

10 December 2013

Pig owners play a vital role in maintaining Western Australia's high animal health status and reputation as a producer of quality livestock and livestock products.

Dr Kristine Rayner with cattle

SMS livestock surveillance networks

17 September 2018

Cattle producers in the shires of Albany, Denmark and Plantagenet in Western Australia and sheep producers in the shires of Esperance and Ravensthorpe are invited to participate in local surveillan

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Spinifex rangeland pastures and fire in Western Australia

27 January 2015

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

Yalbalgo land system three weeks after hot fire

Arid zone rangeland pastures and fire

11 December 2013

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

Assessing burnt stubble

Crop weeds: reduce weed seed numbers in the soil

9 December 2010

One method of weed control is to remove weed seeds in the fallow, stubble and pre-sowing phase.

Swathing canola

Crop weeds: stop weed seed set

15 June 2012

Preventing weed seed set provides an opportunity to control weed seed set in the pasture, late fallow, late stubble and in-crop phases.

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