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Control of Phytophthora root rot in avocado with phosphite - a review

1 August 2019

Avocado trees are highly susceptible to attack from the water mould Phytophthora cinnamomi that causes phytophthora root rot.

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Coastal Doppler radar upgrade

19 December 2016

The State Government has made a $5 million investment in further Doppler technology as part of the $75 million Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Fund to provide complete Doppler radar coverage

Seasonal Climate Outlook July 2020

6 July 2020

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for July to September is neutral (40-60%) chance of exceeding median rainfall,...

Livestock post-mortem techniques workshop

Sampling and post-mortem resources for veterinarians

9 March 2015

The following resources have been produced by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to assist veterinarians in selecting and preparing samples and conducting livesto

Ruminant animal post-mortem guide

6 March 2015

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, has produced a visual guide to assist in carrying out a thorough ruminant animal post-mortem.

Veterinary sample packaging guide

12 April 2018

The Veterinary sample packaging guide was developed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Western Australia, to assist veterinarians to package biologic

Seasonal Climate Outlook June 2020

8 June 2020

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for winter, June to August and June to October 2020 is indicating less than a 40...

Growing Avocados-Fungal diseases of fruit

29 May 2020

Avocado fruits are affected by two diseases: stem end rots and body rots.

Seasonal Climate Outlook May 2020

6 May 2020

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) outlook for May to July 2020 is indicating less than 40% probability of above median...

Avocado scion and rootstock where the scion has overgrown the rootstock resulting in greater susceptibility to Phytophthora root rot.

Growing avocados – the Pegg Wheel for controlling phytophthora root rot

8 May 2019

Phytophthora cinnamomi is the scientific name of the causal organism of phytophthora root rot, sometimes only called root rot.

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African swine fever - biosecurity resources for producers

7 October 2019

African swine fever is a highly contagious virus that causes high death rates in pigs.

Seasonal Climate Outlook April 2020

26 March 2020

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) system for April to May 2020 is indicating less than 40% chance of exceeding median...

DPIRD Weather Website upgraded

30 August 2018

Getting all your weather information in one place is now even easier, thanks to the launch of the eConnected Grainbelt Project

Ovine Observer Issue number 87 January 2020

13 December 2019

This edition includes articles on:

Pregnancy Scanning Benchmarks Tool

Using non-invasive microwave to measure fat depth on lamb carcasses

Stress and reproductive hormones are...

Brown garden snails on a citrus leaf

Managing snails in citrus orchards

1 October 2018

Snails cause damage to citrus orchards by feeding on fruit and leaves. Snail management is a multi-step process that involves both cultural and chemical control.

Pig with reddened ears showing signs of African swine fever. Used with permission of the Pirbright Institute

Emergency pig disease: African swine fever (ASF)

4 July 2014

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious virus that causes an often fatal disease in pigs and wild boar.

The external surface of the black truffle is rough and pebbly, the internal is blackish with white veins

Useful information and links for the truffle industry in Western Australia

28 June 2019

Commercial production of truffles in Western Australia is a complex business, requiring specialist skills and knowledge. Much of this knowledge may need to be sourced from others.

Pig in shelter straw

Emergency pig disease: classical swine fever (CSF)

8 December 2014

Classical swine fever (CSF), also known as hog cholera, is a highly contagious disease of pigs caused by a pestivirus. The disease only affects pigs and is exotic to Australia.

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Avocados in Western Australia – overview

20 March 2014

This page provides a brief overview of the avocado industry in Western Australia, with links to other relevant information.

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Growing avocados: flowering, pollination and fruit set

7 July 2014

Avocados have an unusual flowering behaviour that is affected by temperature, particularly cold conditions which can impact on the level of fruit set.

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