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Mites are one of the most consistent pests in deciduous fruit tree orchards in Western Australia. Over-reliance on miticides for control has led to pesticide resistance in some species.

Western Australia has many insect and mollusc pests (snails and slugs) that can affect the quality and yield of vegetable brassicas crops.

Garden weevil (Phlyctinus callosus) was accidentally introduced into Western Australia from South Africa.

The Australian National Mango Breeding Program was initiated in 1994 between four state, territory and federal agricultural organisations.

Three new mango varieties have been developed by the National Mango Breeding Program (NMBP). NMBP-4069 is a hybrid cross from parents Van Dyke and Kensington Pride (KP).

Three new mango varieties have been developed by the National Mango Breeding Program (NMBP). NMBP-1243 is a hybrid cross between Irwin and Kensington Pride (KP).

Three new mango varieties have been developed by the National Mango Breeding Program (NMBP).

NMBP-1201 is a hybrid cross between Irwin and Kensington Pride (KP).

Tropical agriculture on the Ord River in Western Australia's Kimberley region began in 1941.

Micronutrient deficiencies can result from removal of agricultural products over many years, changes in soil acidity, or from large increases in plant biomass as a result of added nitrogen fertilis

Three-quarters of high rainfall (more than 600mm annual rainfall) clover pastures in Western Australia do not need additional phosphorus for optimal plant growth.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development provides support to the Regional Men’s Health Initiative, funded by the State Government's Royalties for Regions program.

Raised beds are a long-term option for waterlogged sites and increasing crop yield on target areas.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPRID) is continuing to lead the State’s frontline defence against unwanted pests, diseases and weeds, intercepting more than 24,000kg

Nitrous oxide, a highly active greenhouse gas, is released from pastures and crops using nitrogen fertilisers.

This assessment provides information on the hydraulic properties of the palaeochannel and aquifers to the north of the Weaber Plain, and the yields that could be expected from pumping from these aq

Locust and grasshopper update and risk outlook for 2022
WA’s native budworm moth surveillance is winding down for 2021
Fusarium crown rot

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The WA Livestock Disease Outlook provides information about recent livestock disease cases in Western Australia and diseases likely to occur in the next month. Calling a vet to investigate...

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Livestock disease investigations protect our markets: Australia’s ability to sell livestock and livestock products depends on evidence from our surveillance systems that we are free of particular...

  

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