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Canola and lupin TOS trial Eradu August 23 2017

Canola and lupin, comparing varieties by time of sowing in the northern agricultural region, Eradu 2017 trial report

9 January 2018

Lupin yielded 3.0t/ha and canola 2.0t/ha from late May emergence.

Lupin gross margins were competitive with canola, and lupin gave the highest return on investment.

Lupin pods ready for incubator treatments to simulate rainfall on mature plants

Lupin; pre-harvest rain reduces seed quality, Geraldton 2017 trial report

9 January 2018

40% lower germination was measured from seed of plants exposed to wetting and drying at maturity.

Livestock post-mortem techniques workshop

Livestock disease veterinary sampling guide

12 April 2018

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has created the following guide to assist vets to collect appropriate samples during livestock disease investigations.

Histopathology sampling guide for livestock

26 March 2018

The following procedure is designed to aid veterinarians when taking histopathology samples for livestock post-mortems.

Potatoes

Potato Industry Assistance Grants (PIAG)

30 November 2017

The Potato Industry Assistance Grants Program has now closed.

Merino ewes and lambs in the paddock.

Managing pregnancy in ewes

25 November 2013

The health and nutrition of the pregnant ewe largely determines how successful lambing is in any given year.

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Perth Caravan and Camping Show

20 March 2018

Visitor's to the department's stand at the Perth Caravan and Camping Show will learn about Western Australia's quarantine rules, reporting pests using the MyPestGuideTM Reporter app,...

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Thiamine deficiency induced polioencephomalacia (PEM) of sheep and cattle

28 November 2013

Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is normally produced by bacteria in the rumen of cattle and sheep on well-balanced roughage diets.

broadacre webinar series

AgMemo - Grains News, February 2018

14 February 2018

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

close up of fresh vegetables

Fruit and vegetable diseases

22 January 2014

This web article describes the most common diseases of vegetables in home gardens.

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Botulism in cattle

28 November 2013

Botulism is a rapid onset, usually fatal disease caused by the botulinum toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) on potato roots. Smalls golden or dark brown galls have formed on the roots, which are the cysts containing nematode eggs.

Potato cyst nematode in Western Australia

28 August 2014

Globodera rostochiensis, golden or potato cyst nematode (PCN) and G.

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Trace elements for fresh market potatoes grown on coastal sands

17 September 2014

Plants require trace elements in smaller quantities than macro nutrients but deficiency or toxicity can cause similar losses in yield and quality.

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Fertiliser management for fresh market potatoes grown on coastal sands

18 September 2014

A fertiliser program for potatoes growing in sandy soils must balance environmental risk with maximising returns.

Washed tubers of White Star showing smooth cream skin

White Star: versatile cream-skinned potato for winter production

20 November 2013

White Star is an improved potato variety which was selected in Western Australia for its ability to produce high yields of large tubers under winter and spring growing conditions.

Melioidosis in animals

9 March 2017

Melioidosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which can affect animals and humans.

DPIRD Researcher Martin Harries inspecting plots desiccated at different times.

Chickpea crop-topping is not an option for controlling late emerging weeds, Mingenew 2017 trial report

9 January 2018

Yield of chickpea crop-topped at the right time to control weed seed set was 59% of the unsprayed control.

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Managing temperature in potatoes to improve quality

19 December 2013

Heat and water stress reduce the quality of potatoes in summer in Western Australia.

Bovine anaemia and Theileria orientalis group (BATOG) surveillance program

Bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG) surveillance program

10 March 2017

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

Ticks found on the ear of a cow.

Bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG)

29 November 2013

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

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