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WA Livestock Disease Outlook - for producers November 2021

4 November 2021

Australia’s ability to sell livestock and livestock products depends on evidence from our surveillance systems that we are free of particular livestock diseases. The WA livestock disease outlook...

Seasonal Climate Outlook November 2021

8 November 2021

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for November 2021 to January 2022 is indicating less than 40 per cent (%) chance...

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.

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.

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.

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

Seasonal Climate Outlook October 2021

5 October 2021

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for October to December 2021 is indicating neutral chances (40-60%) of exceeding...

harvesting lettuce crop

Addressing regional worker shortages

28 October 2020

Strict border controls remain in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 into Western Australia (WA). The WA Police Force (WAPOL) is responsible for enforcing and managing these restrictions.

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.

Racing Pigeon

Pigeon rotavirus in Western Australia

23 January 2017

Pigeon rotavirus was first detected in Western Australia as a result of investigation of a disease outbreak in racing pigeons in May and June 2016.

Nine pink adult free range pigs standing in various positions on dirt.

Keep pigs healthy - follow the biosecurity checklist

10 December 2013

Pig owners play a vital role in maintaining Western Australia's high animal health status and reputation as a producer of quality livestock and livestock products.

Mature Kensington Pride mango trees tend to have less biennial bearing.

Converting to organic mango production

18 February 2014

Transition to a system of organic mango production will vary according to your situation and current management system.

Seasonal Climate Outlook February 2021

2 February 2021

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for February to April 2021 is indicating greater than 40% chance of exceeding...

Seasonal Climate Outlook January 2021

11 January 2021

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for January to March 2021 is indicating neutral (40-60%) chance of exceeding...

Ovine Observer Issue number # 91 December 2020

7 December 2020

In this issue:

Growth of prime lambs grazing green pasture
Precision crop stubble grazing
‘Studenica’ – A new common vetch variety
Improving legume content of kikuyu pastures...

WA Livestock Disease Outlook - for producers - December 2020

2 December 2020

The WA Livestock Disease Outlook provides information about recent livestock disease cases in Western Australia and diseases likely to occur in the next month. Calling a vet to investigate...

WA Livestock Disease Outlook - for vets - December 2020

2 December 2020

Livestock disease investigations protect our markets

Australia’s ability to sell livestock and livestock products depends on evidence from our surveillance systems that we are free of...

Seasonal Climate Outlook December 2020

7 December 2020

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for December 2020 to February 2021 is indicating neutral (40-60%) chance of...

Newhall navel trees on Swingle citrumelo showing sick tree caused by rootstock incompatibility

Citrus rootstocks for Western Australia

31 October 2013

Selecting the right rootstock for your orchard is one of the most important decisions you will have to make.

Cara Cara is a mid-season navel orange with deeply coloured flesh similar to Star Ruby grapefruit

Orange varieties for Western Australia

3 October 2013

Many new navel and Valencia orange varieties have become available in recent years and are currently being evaluated under West Australian conditions.

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