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Identification of livestock is required by law under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) Regulations 2013 [BAM (IMSA) Regulations].

The majority of national and international models indicate below median rainfall for the South West Land Division for February to April 2024.

Further ahead, the majority of models are ...

Historical rainfall decile maps for the South West Land Division (SWLD) are provided using the baseline period 1975 to 2023.

The iOS and Android versions of DPIRD’s Weather Stations app (also known as DAFWA Weather Stations) are no longer supported by the Apple and Google app stores and will be permanently retired on 16 

Wind and water erosion risk is increased where fire removes groundcover and some seed reserves.

Summary

This short edition of the Seasonal Climate Outlook indicates that the rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division January to March 2024, is neutral, meaning there is an equal...

These are some common questions after serious fires in the agricultural areas of south-west Western Australia.

The Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) is a Commonwealth grants program funding the delivery of 'place-based' telecommunications infrastructure projects to improve digital connectivity across regi

In this issue:

1. Predicting lambing dates using ewe-ram interactions

2. Preliminary evaluation of the impact of visual traits on lifetime ewe performance

3. 2023 Southern WA...

Rainfall outlook for South West Land Division for the summer, December 2023 to February 2024, is for below median rainfall, based on a survey of twenty national and international models. Warmer...

Fire removes organic ground cover, and the risk of water erosion is greatly increased.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) provides this information to support managers and others suffering from the effects of fire on the farm.

This webpage features historical frost and heat maps for the South West Land Division.

Rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division for the next 3 months November 2023 to January 2023, is for below median rainfall, based on a survey of 20 national and international models....

Sheep managers can use electronic identification (EID) technology and automatic readers to manage individual sheep in a flock.

In the modern digital economy, connectivity is essential for regional businesses and communities to build and maintain a sustainable future.

Acid soils cause significant losses in production and biomass, which restricts the ability to sequester carbon.

The aim of carbon farming is to sequester more carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as part of Australia's response to climate change.

An emergency such as fire, extreme weather (cyclones), floods, hazardous chemicals, pollutants and others may endanger the safety of livestock, horses, companion animals and wildlife.

Annual pasture production is often severely affected by low rainfall 'dry seasons'.

  

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