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Emergency diseases in horses

10 December 2013

Australia is free of many infectious horse diseases, saving owners costly disease control. The occurrence of an emergency horse disease could severely restrict horse movements, racing and other com

WAHU2021 A sustainable future panel discussion

Western Australian Horticulture Update, 2021

10 September 2021

Resilience and sustainability were key themes at this year’s Western Australian Horticulture Update (WAHU2021) hosted by DPIRD on 4 November at Optus Stadium.

Những biện pháp được cho phép để di chuyển các sản phẩm là ký chủ của ruồi đục trái Queensland (Qfly) trong phạm vi tiểu bang

10 February 2021

Các biện pháp đã được trưởng bộ phận An ninh sinh học cây trồng của Bộ Nông nghiệp cấp phép để các loại trái cây hoặc sản phẩm thực vật thương mại là ký chủ của Qfly được di chuyển từ khu vực kiểm

Typical OLB damage and symptoms on the lower (left) and upper (right) surface of leaves (cm scale on far left side). Some adult OLB’s are shown to indicate size.

Olive lace bug in Western Australia

17 October 2013

The olive lace bug, Froggattia olivinia, is native to eastern Australia. It has become established in the olive growing regions of Western Australia.

Bathroom tile placed on ground near tree in truffle orchard

Monitoring for invertebrate pests in truffle orchards

9 November 2017

Slugs and slaters are among the most important pests of truffles. When abundant, they cause significant damage to truffles.

Truffle orchard with secure perimeter fence, closed gate and biosecurity sign

Truffle orchard on-farm biosecurity and hygiene

14 September 2015

On-farm biosecurity, or hygiene, is about minimising the risk of unwanted plant, animal and microbiological organisms entering your property and causing problems.

Adult looper moths are about 8 millimeters long and have a wingspan of around 15 millimeters. They are grey with brown bands across the wings and lay eggs singly. Photo courtesy J Horsnell , Charles Sturt Uni

Apple looper: pest of apples and grapevines

18 March 2014

Apple looper (Phrissogonus laticostata) is a native insect that damages fruit in apple orchards and vineyards in the South West of Western Australia.

truffle being harvested with hand trowel

Cultivation of black truffles in Western Australia

18 December 2014

This article outlines the conditions for growing truffles in the South-West of Western Australia.

Cream-coloured cabbage centre grub has red/brown stripes and black head capsule

Insect pests of vegetable brassicas in Western Australia

5 September 2014

Western Australia has many insect and mollusc pests (snails and slugs) that can affect the quality and yield of vegetable brassicas crops.

Raised beds in Cunderdin

Raised beds to alleviate waterlogging in Western Australia

2 February 2011

Raised beds are a long-term option for waterlogged sites and increasing crop yield on target areas.

Truck transporting sheep off a property

Agisting livestock

20 February 2018

Agistment is an option for removing livestock from a property, for a number of reasons – after a fire, when paddock feed is inadequate, to spell pastures, or to finish livestock for sale on better

Sheep drinking at a dam

Water quality for livestock

3 December 2014

Measure water quality and quantity to effectively plan and monitor water supplies for livestock.

Male fall armyworm moth

Fall armyworm in Western Australia

13 February 2020

The fall armyworm moth (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a plant pest that can damage a wide variety of crops.

young truffle orchard in winter showing host trees with leaves mostly all fallen

The truffle industry in Western Australia

25 June 2019

The truffle industry in Western Australia, to date, has been developed around the black truffle produced by Tuber melanosporum, also known internationally as French black truffle or Perigo

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.

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