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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.

 

This edition of Sheep Notes includes information on the current Western Australian flock size and dynamics along with market insights, production and export statistics for sheep meat, live exports...

The Department of Agriculture and Food has released a draft pest categorisation report for stakeholder consultation, as part of a review of washed ware potato imports from other Australian states a

This page summarises information on the status of plant and bee-related pest risk analyses prepared by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia.

When grapevines are exposed to smoke during sensitive growth stages, the resulting wine may contain smoke-related aromas and flavours.

Smoke exposure of grapevines and the development of smoke-related characteristics in the resulting wines is an increasing issue for the wine industry.

The Drought Concessional Loans Scheme (DCLS) application period has been extended to 30 June 2017.

Smoke exposure of grapevines and the development of smoke-related characteristics in the resulting wines is an increasing issue for the wine industry.

Smoke exposure of grapevines and the development of smoke-related characteristics in the resulting wines is an increasing issue for the wine industry.

Participation in community biosecurity surveillance has never been easier with the enhanced capacity of the Department of Agriculture and Food’s MyPestGuide Reporter app to enable users to share th

The social media revolution started in 2004 with the introduction of social platforms to share thoughts, ideas and images.

The latest annual reports for Western Australia’s three industry-driven biosecurity funding schemes are now available.

 

The first steps in enhancing soil science research in Western Australia have been taken with the inaugural gathering of the recently formed SoilsWest alliance in Perth this week.

An imported fruit fly from the United Kingdom (UK) has shown great potential to biologically control the damaging horticultural pest Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly), following glasshouse trials in

Grain growers considering sowing milling oats next year can find all the latest performance data in a recently released variety guide.

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Explore the potential of 22 alternative wine grape varieties

Approximately 80% of WA’s wine grape production comprises of five varietals. Reliance on a small collection of varietals...

  

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