WA Livestock Disease Outlook - for producers - April/May 2017
Reporting livestock disease protects our ability to trade: Australia’s ability to sell livestock and livestock products depends on evidence from our surveillance systems that we are free of livestock diseases that are reportable or affect trade. To gather this proof of freedom,...
How late is too late to sow canola? What is the yield penalty from time of sowing (TOS) or late sowing? What is the estimated yield loss from delayed sowing of canola in WA?
Waterlogging in winter in the agricultural areas of Western Australia (WA) reduces crop yields. Areas with higher rainfall (mostly greater than 450 mm), low relief and low in the landscape are more susceptible.
Seasonal Climate Outlook May 2017
The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia’s Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) system is indicating below median rainfall for the majority of the South-West Land Division (which includes the wheatbelt) for June to July and June to October 2017.The month of May is not...
The Department of Agriculture and Food received a report via the MyPestGuide Reporter app in April 2017 of an insect which has been identified as Sycamore lace bug Corythucha ciliata. This is the first time it has been detected in Western Australia.
Protecting WA Crops Issue 2 May 2017
Inside this edition :Wheat powdery mildew - How high is the risk this season?
Each month the Protecting WA Crops eNewsletter will focus on a single topic to provide you with comprehensive information that will help you to protect WA grain crops from these threats.
Seasonal Climate Outlook April 2017
The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia’s Statistical Seasonal Forecast (SSF) system is indicating below median rainfall for the majority of the South West Land Division (which includes the Wheatbelt) for April to June and April to October, 2017.
There are many causes of anaemia, jaundice and abortion in cattle, including bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG).
Melioidosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, which can affect animals and humans.
It is most common in tropical and subtropical regions, including northern Australia.
