Perth residents have been urged to report any sightings of the declared pest European wasp, after three recent discoveries in unexpected locations across the metropolitan area.
New hybrid canola varieties were the stand out achievers in the 2016 National Variety Trials (NVT), comparing well to the performance of the popular open pollinated varieties sown in Western Austra
In this issue: Biosecurity alert: new emergency plant pest detected in Western Australia Give your autumn drench now Producers reminded to check sheep for flystrike after recent...
The Department of Agriculture and Food’s new Animal Welfare director will call on years of international experience to position the State as a leader in animal welfare regulation.
This March edition of the WIN includes a summary of key points from the recent Cabernet hang-time forum, an insight into the DAFWA vintage progress, a reflection on biosecurity planning for the...
Simultaneous detection of all disease agents: Metagenomic diagnostics for screening and genotyping of pathogens in animals research project is one of ten successful applications to receive funding
Resolving the Critical Disease Threat to the Western Australian Cucurbit Industry research project is one of ten successful applications to receive funding from the Boosting Biosecurity Defences pr
Worm and flystrike risk increases following warm wet conditions Control weeds to optimise crop yields Deep ripping in wet soils Biosecurity alert: new emergency plant pest detected...
In this issue: Give your autumn drench now Flystrike risk increases following summer rains Flood assistance available to primary producers Control weeds to optimise crop yields...
Wheat growers have been advised to review the latest disease rating of their chosen variety, with a heightened disease risk this season due to widespread summer rainfall.
The Department of Agriculture and Food has called on South West residents to support local horticulture industries by helping trap and report the exotic insect pest, tomato potato psyllid.
Western Australia’s horticulture industries will have access to timely market information, grower case studies and industry research at the first State Horticulture Update.
The Department of Agriculture and Food is appealing to local residents to help protect WA’s horticulture industry by supporting surveillance efforts for the exotic pest, tomato potato psyllid.
Dynamic international food and beverage commentator David Hughes will provide an insight into the latest global trends, opportunities and issues at three special events in March.
The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia’s Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) system is indicating an above median rainfall outlook for the majority of the wheatbelt for...
