In poor growing seasons, crops may not be good enough to harvest. Managers need to make some tough decisions, after assessing feed value for livestock, potential weed seed set, level of herbicide
Rainfall outlook for South West Land Division for August to October and spring, September to November, is for below median rainfall. This is based on a survey of 20 national and international...
Rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division for spring, September to November, and for the remainder of the year is for below median rainfall, based on a survey of 20 national and...
Pastures from SpaceTM (PfS) is a partnership between DPIRD, Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Landgate that provides estimates of Pasture Growth
A key component of live animal exports is the health certification that demonstrates to the importing country that the livestock meet market requirements.
Sheep farmers can save money and time eradicating new lice infestations by taking simple biosecurity measures that become part of normal management programs.
A digital soil quality book series digs up soil information and data from across Western Australia, providing real world context to some of the science underpinning management of soils, making the
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Diagnostics and Laboratory Services (DDLS) - Animal Pathology, Western Australia (formerly DAFWA Animal Health Laboratories) provides a
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) maintains animal health surveillance and disease control programs to support Western Australia's high animal health status.
The Primary Industries Development Research Highlights 2021 showcases the breadth and depth of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s research and development acti
The strength of the Australian citrus industry and its profile in domestic and export markets rely heavily on the consistency and taste of its products.
Recent conditions: growing season rainfall (since 1 April) has been decile 4-10 for the majority of the South West Land Division (SWLD), after some good falls in June. Rainfall outlook for SWLD...
Up to date autumn/winter and winter/spring insecticide spray guides are provided by the department every year to help growers and consultants manage insect pests in canola, lupin and cereal crops.
PestFacts WA (formerly known as PestFax) is an interactive reporting service delivered by DPIRD, providing risk alerts, current information and advice on pests and diseases threatening crops and pa
1. Causes of abortion and lamb mortality for maiden ewes in WA 2. Ultrawide band microwave scanning precisely and accurately predicts sheepmeat hot carcase GR tissue...
The Plant and Plant Product Traceability Project commenced in 2021 and is part of a national initiative to improve traceability within the agricultural sectors.
