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Wine grape varieties being evaluated as future prospects to meet changing climatic conditions and consumer trends were inspected this week by Western Australian producers. 

Control methods for doublegee (Emex australis) a declared pest in Western Australia.

Control methods for creeping knapweed (Rhaponticum repens) a declared pest in Western Australia. Report the presence of this organism before undertaking a control measure.

Control methods for two-leaf cape tulip (Moraea miniata) a declared pest in Western Australia.

Control methods for one-leaf cape tulip (Moraea flaccida, previously Homeria flaccida).

This page contains useful information about one-leaf Cape tulip (Moraea flaccida) and the two-leaf Cape tulip (Moraea miniata) and how to identify them.

Control methods for Bathurst burr (Xanthium spinosum) a declared pest in Western Australia.

Control methods for arum lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) a declared pest in Western Australia.

The Department of Agriculture and Food aims to support the success of the Western Australian food and agribusiness industry.

A group of Western Australian sheep producers have returned from a New South Wales study tour enthusiastic and inspired about integrating more technology into their enterprises.

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) supports farm businesses to improve their profitability and productivity through the ongoing development of essential tools and ser

Did you know that in 2014 approximately 75 863 000 litres of beer was consumed in Australia?

A group of tertiary students is set to embark on an intensive one-week training program in the Great Southern focused on sheep meat production and markets.

Parsnips can be grown throughout the year in the South West of Western Australia but germination is better in cooler months. They are grown mainly for the local market.

Results from the 2015 Drop Yardstick Merino Sire Evaluation trial are set to help drive genetic gains in the sheep industry.

As a result of seasonal conditions, sheep and goat producers are encouraged to check lame animals for signs of footrot. 

Producers are asked to watch for signs of lupinosis in sheep grazing lupin stubbles, following recent rains across much of the wheatbelt.

In this last edition for 2016 read about the progress of WA researchers unravelling the DNA of Cabernet clones, how a trip to the USA may hold the key to the orgins of downy mildew in WA and how a...

The risk of sheep mortalities from the toxic weed caltrop could be reduced by treating infestations with a registered herbicide.

Sheep meat exports from Western Australia are on track to reach record levels in 2016, according to the latest sheep industry snapshot from the Department of Agriculture and Food.

 

  

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