Growers are reminded to check crops for symptoms of frost damage, following frost events across parts of the Wheatbelt, Great Southern and Lakes Districts.
Silverbeet is grown throughout the year in the Perth Metropolitan Area. It has dark green leaves and stems that can be white, pink, orange, red or yellow.
Manganese deficiency is most often seen on well drained neutral or calcareous soils but heavy fertiliser usage can induce it in other soils, particularly after heavy applications of lime.
Rhubarb is grown commercially in small quantities in Western Australia for the domestic market. It grows best in cool to warm conditions, with reduced vigour during the cold winter months.
Growing strawberries as a commercial crop needs attention to detail to achieve the best results. The information below summarises advice on growing strawberries as recommended in Western Australia.
Root-knot nematodes are plant-parasitic round worms with a broad host range which includes many important horticultural crops, pastures and some weed species.
This article contains best practice information for Approved Pastoralists, Licenced Pest Management Technicians and Authorised Officers when making 1080 dried meat baits for the control of wild dog
Western Australia’s beef exports have rebounded over the past three years to reach record levels, according to the latest industry snapshot from the Department of Agriculture and Food.
Results in the second season of the netted orchard demonstration have shown the value of netting to improve water use efficiency and productivity in high density orchard production systems.
The PGG Wrightson Seeds trial site at the DAFWA research farm has been planted to showcase new ryegrass varieties highlighting dry matter yield data and also flowering dates.
Leading Western Australian sheep producers will travel to regional New South Wales this week as part of an agribusiness study tour focused on sheep management and new technology.
Travellers from interstate are reminded to ‘bin’ risk material such as fruit and vegetables before entering the State in order to protect Western Australia’s unique agriculture and food sector from
Using digital technology to improve farming practices will be a feature of the Department of Agriculture and Food’s shed at this month’s Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days.
The latest information on grain biosecurity, pest surveillance and mobile application technology to support the agribusinesses will be on offer at Mingenew Expo.
The Western Australian Beef Commentary is a biannual publication detailing market insights and the status of Western Australia's (WA) beef industry, including production and export statistics. The...
