White spot disease is a highly contagious viral infection that affects all crustaceans.
In 2015, a review of pest organisms recorded in Australia with an association with grapevines, identified over 250 that have not yet established in Western Australia.
Western Australia is free of some diseases that are endemic to other areas in Australia. Exporting producers and veterinarians are required to make declarations on the disease status of livestock being imported into WA and the pre- and post-entry testing and treatment protocols.
Frost is difficult to manage. It has a significant economic and emotional impact on the whole community. A good understanding of the extent of damage after a frost event will help inform salvage options and minimise the impact on the following season.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) plays a major role in addressing the impact of frost on WA growers through a combination of on-farm research and development activities, as well as online tools and advice.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development provides this agri-climate profile of historical and projected climate information to support farm business managers in their response to a changing climate in the Narrogin area of Western Australia.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development provides this agri-climate profile of historical and projected climate information to support farm business managers in their response to a changing climate in the Kojonup area of Western Australia.
The climate of the south-west of Western Australia and the Western Australian Wheatbelt (termed together as the South West Land Division) is influenced by many global and local climate drivers.
The extreme weather events tool uses data from DPIRD's extensive weather station network to map air temperatures, relative humidity, dew point, Delta T and wet bulb, either below or above a specified threshold.
This can help with assessing heat and frost damage.
A key component of live animal exports is the health certification that demonstrates to the importing country that the livestock meet market requirements.
