Cluster caterpillar is a minor pest of potatoes in Indonesia and Western Australia but growers should understand it.
Black cutworm is a relatively minor pest of potatoes and cabbages in Indonesia and Western Australia.
Gibberellic acid (GA) is used in citrus orchards to manipulate flowering and fruit development and reduce the incidence and/or severity of some physiological disorders that occur due to environmental conditions.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) network of automatic weather stations and radars throughout the state provide timely, relevant and local weather data to assist growers and regional communities make more-informed decisions.
Protecting Western Australian citrus orchards from pests and diseases that could significantly affect their production and therefore the availability of citrus is an important activity of growers, industry and the government.
The Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (known as DRFAWA) commenced as of 1 November 2018 and provide a range of measures designed to help those within disaster affected communities.
Western Australia has a low prevalence of citrus pests and diseases compared to most other countries. An integrated pest management approach used in WA citrus means there is a very low input of pesticides.
Irrigation is one of the most important factors in producing a good yield of quality citrus. Without correct scheduling, your orchard is more susceptible to nutrient deficiencies, physiological disorders, pests and diseases.
DAFWA provides data and information on current season through its network of automatic weather stations and seasonal climate forecasts through the Statistical Climate Information system.
Selecting the right rootstock for your orchard is one of the most important decisions you will have to make.
