Regional and Seasonal content

Pollination is one of the keys to profitable apple production. As a general rule, apple varieties are not self-fertile and will not set a full crop without a compatible polliniser.

The demand for high value agricultural produce continues to increase and provides great opportunity to Australian agriculture.

 Well-designed windbreaks will help achieve high yields and quality for most horticultural crops.

Confined feeding of sheep in commercial feedlots could benefit Western Australian (WA) producers and processors.The WA lamb supply is seasonal, with a strong supply of lambs finished on green feed

Each year since 1978 the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia has awarded a trophy at the Mount Barker Wine Show to the wine displaying the Best and Most Distinctive Regional Chara

The Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 requires that certain diseases must be reported to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) if they are kno

The Irrigation Calculator provides broad guidance for water requirements of commercial crops produced in Western Australia.

Strong winds can wreak havoc on crops, pastures, vineyards and orchards causing breakages, fruit fall and sandblasting.

Carrots are susceptible to a number of postharvest diseases and disorders, many of which can be controlled by good management in the field and in storage.