Bluetongue virus can infect all ruminants but it usually only causes serious disease in sheep. Cattle may be infected with the virus but rarely show disease.
An insect vector spreads the virus and it only occurs where the vector is present.
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious virus that causes an often fatal disease in pigs and wild boar. The disease is similar to classical swine fever, but is caused by a different virus. Both diseases only affect pigs and are exotic to Australia.
Some of the world’s safest grains, fruit and vegetable products are produced in Western Australia. WA farmers produce safe food by keeping their products free of harmful residues.
The DPIRD Canola variety guide for Western Australia 2019 has been developed to assist growers compare canola varieties. It provides a summary of yield, oil and blackleg resistance of commercially available canola varieties.
Pea seed-borne mosaic virus (PSbMV) is a seed-borne and aphid-borne virus that causes yield losses and seed quality defects in field pea crops. PSbMV also infects faba bean, lentil and chickpea but does not infect pasture legumes. The main source of the virus is infected field pea seed.
When selecting a wheat variety to implement in a farming system, it is important to be aware of the variety's disease package to plan management options. The disease resistance ratings for wheat varieties commonly grown in Western Australia are now available.
Exhibiting fruit and vegetables at shows is a popular activity. The requirements for exhibition at each show may be different and entrants should check the show guidelines before preparing an entry. Information on possible show requirements for different fruit and vegetables is provided.
Well-designed windbreaks will help achieve high yields and quality for most horticultural crops. They have a number of benefits and drawbacks and need to be managed to reduce adverse impacts on crops.
Agistment describes the movement of livestock from a property where there is little feed or water to another property where there are adequate supplies. Such an arrangement normally involves payment, but it may still be cheaper than hand feeding your animals.
The internet has revolutionised the way in which business is conducted, impacting every aspect of a business, from record and account keeping to marketing and promotion, banking, communication and product or service research.
