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The Stormwater Management, Harvesting and Reuse Efficiency Project (Stormwater reuse project) was focused on stormwater harvesting and reuse for social, economic and environmental benefits in Weste

Fusarium dry rot can cause breakdown of potatoes in storage as well as breakdown of seed pieces after planting. Worldwide, it is one of the most important postharvest diseases of potatoes.

Exhibiting fruit and vegetables at shows is a popular activity.

Jarrahdale, Japanese and butternut pumpkins are grown in Kununurra, Carnarvon and the south-west of Western Australia to supply the local market and eastern Australia.

Banding soil wetting agents with the seed can improve establishment on water repellent soils often having the same effect as seed placement on the furrow surface.

3Phase is a fertiliser program for growing lettuce, celery, cabbage and broccoli on sandy soils under irrigation.

The life of the celery crop is considered in three phases — establishment, rapid growth and maturation — and each phase has specific fertiliser requirements.

Selecting the correct pump for an irrigation system will not only result in better crop production, but save money on running costs over its life.  A poor pump choice may result in damage to the sy

Hollow heart is an internal disorder where a 'lens' or 'star'-shaped cavity forms in the potato tuber.

Capsicums (Capsicum annuum) and chillies (Capsicum frutescens) are cultivated as annual vegetables while the edible parts are botanically fruit. They belong to the Solanaceae fami

Broad beans are a winter-growing leguminous vegetable grown for their large, immature seeds which are a good source of protein, carbohydrate, B group vitamins and fibre.

Two types of fresh beans are grown in Western Australia — climbing or runner beans, and dwarf or French beans.

Matching water supply in the soil to crop demand using good irrigation practice is important to produce a high quality potato crop.

The life of the broccoli crop is considered in three phases — establishment, rapid growth and maturation — and each phase has specific fertiliser requirements.

Phosphorus fertiliser application to potato crops should aim to maximise profits and also minimise the overuse of phosphorus to reduce environmental impacts and health risks.

Chinese water chestnuts are a potential small crop for specialised markets for growers in warm temperate regions.

Brussels sprouts are the most cold tolerant of the brassica crops. They should be grown in well-drained soil and fertilised regularly.

Brooms, including scotch broom and needle leaved broom (Cytisus scoparius, Genista linifolia, Genista monspessulana) that have been designated as Weeds of National Signif

Welcome to the latest edition of DAFWA's Wine Industry Newsletter featuring an update on the recent Winemakers' trial forum, Wine Australia's regional program for 2016/2017, DAFWA's MyPestGuide...

The blueberry (Vaccinium sp.) is an evergreen perennial shrub, growing up to 3m tall. White or pink flowers are borne in bell-shape clusters on the shoot tips.

  

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