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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

Whether your property is 1ha or 2000ha, as a rural landholder you have many responsibilities.

Don’t send water and fertiliser dollars down the drain. When it comes to irrigation systems, one size does not fit all.

Hypothermia, which literally means ‘temperature below normal’, occurs when too much body heat is lost or too little body heat is produced, and the result is a drop in body temperature.

Local studies carried out by the University of Western Australia (UWA) scientists have shown that flavonoid-rich apples have a direct and measurable effect on human health; with the consumption of

Western Australian seed potato exports are increasing but new markets are required if this trend is to continue. 

WAVIA is an industry-based organisation that works to facilitate the access, production and distribution of improved planting material to the viticulture industry of Western Australia.

DPIRD transition on track
Better bee biosecurity
Department supports indigenous communities
Rangelands Report Card now available
WA Open for Business rebranded
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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.

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

The Grower Group Research and Development (R&D) Grants Program awarded $6.7 million to 16 grower groups across Western Australia in its inaugural round.

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 summer,...

In the December 2017 issue of the Wine Industry Newsletter read about alternative varieties judging, Winemakers' trial forums, sensitive sites, the 2017 winner of the Gladstones Trophy and more...

There are many causes of anaemia, jaundice and abortion in cattle, including bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG).

Bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG) is a disease of cattle that is caused by the blood parasite Theileria orientalis and spread by the bush tick (Haemaphy

The Fit to trade bulletin promotes government and industry partnership across the biosecurity systems that protect and enable WA's livestock businesses to trade into domestic and international...

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

Read the following articles: Key opportunities unveiled for WA premium food, Market trend report goes regional, Survey explores Great Southern food growth, Producer profile: James McKeown -...

Leading horticulture and medical researchers have teamed up to explore how ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ and ways to breed new, healthier apples in Western Australia.

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

  

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