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A snapshot of some of the latest news and seasonal advice from the department for Western Australian farm businesses in the horticulture sector.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) system is indicating a neutral (40-60%) chance of exceeding median rainfall for February...

Why DPIRD carries out surveillance for livestock disease: Australia’s access to markets for livestock and livestock products depends on evidence from our surveillance systems that...

The WA Livestock Disease Outlook provides information about recent livestock disease cases in Western Australia as well as diseases likely to occur in the next month. Australia’s ability...

This web article describes the most common diseases of vegetables in home gardens.

Since 1998 the Department of Agriculture and Food in conjunction with the Western Australian Vine Improvement Association has imported more than 60 new varieties and clones of wine grape material.

Botulism is a rapid onset, usually fatal disease caused by the botulinum toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

The use of spray technology to control weeds, pests and diseases is widespread and is often heralded as the easiest option.

Potato cyst nematode (Globodera rostochiensis, PCN) was detected on six properties in the Perth Metropolitan area between 1986 and 1989.

Potato leafroll virus (PLRV) causes a disease of potatoes worldwide and occurs in Western Australia.

White Star is an improved potato variety which was selected in Western Australia for its ability to produce high yields of large tubers under winter and spring growing conditions.

A study has been completed to identify critical success factors from a number of global and domestic agrifood industry growth models that could contribute to international export competitiveness an

Melioidosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which can affect animals and humans.

The Greener Pastures project was set up to assist the Australian dairy industry meet the two major challenges in managing high performing pasture systems: maintaining profitability while meeting th

Farmers occasionally have to dispose of milk, which, for one reason or another, cannot be taken by the processor.

The Greener Pastures project was set up to assist the Australian dairy industry meet the two major challenges in managing high performing pasture systems: maintaining profitability while meeting th

The Greener Pastures project was set up to assist the Australian dairy industry meet the two major challenges in managing high performing pasture systems: maintaining profitability while meeting th

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) system is indicating less than 40% chance of exceeding median rainfall for January 2018...

The choice of pasture species is important in order to provide high quality feed for grazing livestock, to be adapted to the growing environment and to provide sufficient groundcover to help protec

Before embarking on a horticulture enterprise, it is vital to know the regulations, requirements (e.g.

  

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