Regional and Seasonal content

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

DPIRD works with a range of groups who have a role in responding to animal welfare issues during emergencies, to build the State’s capacity and capability to protect animals during any emergency.

Claying involves adding and incorporating clay-rich subsoil into water repellent topsoil to overcome the repellence.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works with the land-use planning system to ensure that land and water resources are available for agriculture and food businesses to ex

Renewable chemicals are produced from renewable feedstock using advanced manufacturing processes, leaving a smaller environmental footprint than traditional petrochemicals.

Western Australia is free from many diseases that financially impact livestock producers, including horse owners, in eastern Australia.

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

The table below provides suggested maximum velocities of surface water flow on various soils. This information can be used when designing surface water management structures.

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