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                          Media Releases Archive


                          Below you will find all previous years Media Releases in order of date published.


                          1. Rainbow lorikeets found in Walpole
                            31/10/2008
                          2. Keeping house crows at bay
                            31/10/2008
                          3. Safety first in agriculture
                            31/10/2008
                          4. Help needed to spot lorikeets
                            31/10/2008
                          5. Property planning help available
                            31/10/2008
                          6. Sign up now for farm office procedure workshops
                            31/10/2008
                          7. Weedwise Nursery
                            30/10/2008
                          8. More samples needed for Wild Dog DNA study
                            16/10/2008
                          9. Stop treating soil like dirt!
                            13/10/2008
                          10. Widening the search for exotic grain pests
                            13/10/2008
                          11. Wild Dog baiting commences
                            09/10/2008
                          12. Green snail holds up South West exports
                            02/10/2008
                          13. Nominations for RIRDC Rural Women?s Award 2009 close soon
                            02/10/2008
                          14. Fewer flocks in quarantine for virulent footrot
                            26/09/2008
                          15. Department research on how cereal crops respond to frost
                            26/09/2008
                          16. Community asked to help identify feral populations of squirrels
                            22/09/2008
                          17. Citrus workshops for growers
                            12/09/2008
                          18. Review of Skeleton weed program underway
                            12/09/2008
                          19. Department weed expert author of new book
                            12/09/2008
                          20. New model to forecast risk of bean yellow mosaic virus
                            12/09/2008
                          21. WA wine industry to tackle climate change
                            02/09/2008
                          22. Open day for dairy and beef farmers at Vasse
                            02/09/2008
                          23. Gamba grass declared plant for Western Australia
                            21/01/2008
                          24. Changes to horse movement conditions in WA
                            17/01/2008
                          25. Producers reminded to check sheep for worms
                            15/01/2008
                          26. Time to control cotton bush
                            09/01/2008
                          27. Sparrow sightings in the Pilbara
                            09/01/2008
                          28. Stubbles plus saltbush makes good feed alternative
                            18/12/2007
                          29. New Dogger for Eastern Wheatbelt
                            03/12/2007
                          30. Treatment commences in Blackberry buffer zone
                            03/12/2007
                          31. Keep watch for Olive Lace Bug
                            29/11/2007
                          32. Take action to stop Lorikeet invasion
                            29/11/2007
                          33. Permits needed to farm feral goats
                            22/11/2007
                          34. Lantana threat to WA bushlands
                            19/11/2007
                          35. Consumers asked to report beetle activity in willow screens
                            19/11/2007
                          36. Drought workshop for professional people in Geraldton
                            08/11/2007
                          37. Revised WA policy for Spiraling Whitefly
                            07/11/2007
                          38. Information sessions on Equine Influenza for the regional communities
                            02/11/2007
                          39. Hoverflies not a problem
                            30/10/2007
                          40. Beekeepers asked to inspect beehives for beetles
                            29/10/2007
                          41. Incentive to use Sheep Health Statements in Footrot control
                            18/10/2007
                          42. Royalty increase for Wyalkatchem wheat
                            17/10/2007
                          43. GLA approves barley licences
                            16/10/2007
                          44. Salinity on target!
                            12/10/2007
                          45. Warmer weather slows down Stripe Rust
                            12/10/2007
                          46. Noxious weed Hoary Cress
                            08/10/2007
                          47. New Coordinator for Red Card program
                            08/10/2007
                          48. Landholders urged to monitor paddocks for locust eggs
                            08/10/2007
                          49. MoU takes care of animal welfare
                            05/10/2007
                          50. International crop research meeting for Perth
                            05/10/2007
                          51. Harvest tips at field day
                            03/10/2007
                          52. New manual for WA Banksia industry
                            07/09/2007
                          53. Biosecurity for WA horse events
                            07/09/2007
                          54. Boneseed blitz ? part of national Landcare week
                            07/09/2007
                          55. Boneseed discovery hits home for Landcare week 2007
                            07/09/2007
                          56. Animal welfare training attracts national funding
                            05/09/2007
                          57. Western Australia hosts pork CRC
                            04/09/2007
                          58. Aboriginal youth trainee opportunities in Albany
                            03/09/2007
                          59. Innovative water project launched in Dowerin
                            30/08/2007
                          60. Soil studies good news for dairy farmers
                            29/08/2007
                          61. First test results all clear
                            28/08/2007
                          62. Rapid response on imported horses
                            28/08/2007
                          63. Watch for bacterial stripe blight in oats
                            28/08/2007
                          64. Standstill ordered on all horse movements in WA
                            28/08/2007
                          65. Make your idea happen
                            24/08/2007
                          66. Expressions called for health soils project
                            23/08/2007
                          67. Boneseed blitz for WA
                            21/08/2007
                          68. Rangeland Scientist pushes frontiers
                            21/08/2007
                          69. Acoustic Detection Breaks Borer Sound Barrier
                            21/08/2007
                          70. Farmers concerned about wind erosion
                            17/08/2007
                          71. Pest and Disease Service expanded to the regions
                            10/08/2007
                          72. Pest Lorikeets Studied at Perth Airport
                            09/08/2007
                          73. Weed leader retires after 40 years
                            03/08/2007
                          74. Dogger training registrations now open
                            04/07/2007
                          75. Sulphur-crested Cockatoos captured in Mundaring area
                            11/06/2007
                          76. WA looks to Europe for better weed control
                            15/05/2007
                          77. Alert for Tree Sparrows
                            14/05/2007
                          78. Salinity Management survey
                            10/05/2007
                          79. Blackbird watchout at Manjimup
                            10/05/2007
                          80. Vegetable production research showcased
                            07/05/2007
                          81. Community vigilance contains beetle threat
                            01/05/2007
                          82. New information service for primary producers
                            01/05/2007
                          83. European wasp nest removed from Capel
                            17/04/2007
                          84. Kikuyu poisoning suspected in cattle deaths
                            13/04/2007
                          85. Consumers asked to report beetle activity in Willow screens
                            13/04/2007
                          86. Honey products seized
                            11/04/2007
                          87. Keep eyes open for exotic cacti
                            05/04/2007
                          88. Noodle testing in WA
                            26/03/2007
                          89. Fuel costs calculated
                            26/03/2007
                          90. Strict laws for Pet Pigs
                            26/03/2007
                          91. Livestock Updates success
                            26/03/2007
                          92. Market Prospects in China
                            26/03/2007
                          93. No need to report Caltrop
                            26/03/2007
                          94. Spray charts now available
                            26/03/2007
                          95. GLA approves canola licence
                            26/03/2007
                          96. GLA approves barley licence
                            26/03/2007
                          97. Internet plant banned in WA
                            26/03/2007
                          98. Field pea planning pays off
                            26/03/2007
                          99. Control weeds in peas early
                            26/03/2007
                          100. Exotic birds arrive at port
                            26/03/2007
                          101. Arum Lilies banned from sale
                            26/03/2007
                          102. WA to comment on pig welfare
                            26/03/2007
                          103. 1080 training for landholders
                            26/03/2007
                          104. Producers have say on footrot
                            26/03/2007
                          105. Rainbow Lorikeet Alert Widens
                            26/03/2007
                          106. Season break advice available
                            26/03/2007
                          107. Stock feed, this year and next
                            26/03/2007
                          108. Familiar face joins department
                            26/03/2007
                          109. Arum Lily - New State Wide Ban
                            26/03/2007
                          110. Sparrow sightings in Esperance
                            26/03/2007
                          111. WSMV found in Western Australia
                            26/03/2007
                          112. Beware of buying sheep diseases
                            26/03/2007
                          113. DAFWA out in force at Field Days
                            26/03/2007
                          114. Avoid weed risk with feed grains
                            26/03/2007
                          115. Growers invited to sip green tea
                            26/03/2007
                          116. Watch on for European Wasp Queens
                            26/03/2007
                          117. Backyard sheep need to be branded
                            26/03/2007
                          118. NLIS sheep tags must include brand
                            26/03/2007
                          119. Timely reminder for pet pig owners
                            26/03/2007
                          120. Biserrula warning for sheep owners
                            26/03/2007
                          121. Back to basics - key to field peas
                            26/03/2007
                          122. Back to basics - key to field peas
                            26/03/2007
                          123. Field Peas Evade Blackspot In 2006
                            26/03/2007
                          124. Exercise will hone response skills
                            26/03/2007
                          125. Future options for footrot control
                            26/03/2007
                          126. GLA declines barley export licences
                            26/03/2007
                          127. Fox control urged in the south west
                            26/03/2007
                          128. WSMV Detections Pose Seed Questions
                            26/03/2007
                          129. Producers have their say on footrot
                            26/03/2007
                          130. Bird pest removed from Ravensthorpe
                            26/03/2007
                          131. Unwelcome Rottnest visitors removed
                            26/03/2007
                          132. Variable profits from feedlot lambs
                            26/03/2007
                          133. Look out for lovebirds in Tom Price
                            26/03/2007
                          134. Workshops to control bridal creeper
                            26/03/2007
                          135. Spiny tree weed threat in Woodlands
                            26/03/2007
                          136. Winning windbreaks in the wheatbelt
                            26/03/2007
                          137. Country Of Origin Labelling Seminar
                            26/03/2007
                          138. Starling surveillance at Bremer bay
                            26/03/2007
                          139. Growers reminded to get seed tested
                            26/03/2007
                          140. NLIS mature bulls exemption extended
                            26/03/2007
                          141. Concern over failing lice treatments
                            26/03/2007
                          142. Time to control problem winter weeds
                            26/03/2007
                          143. Esperance Beef Producers Survey 2006
                            26/03/2007
                          144. Highest yielding lupin for the south
                            26/03/2007
                          145. Wool residue information for farmers
                            26/03/2007
                          146. Just the AFL Premiership Cup, please
                            26/03/2007
                          147. WA wool science identifies fine ends
                            26/03/2007
                          148. AAA FarmBis appoints rural networkers
                            26/03/2007
                          149. Wheat virus should not affect seeding
                            26/03/2007
                          150. Calculating feed supply a simple task
                            26/03/2007
                          151. Sheep returns from salt land pastures
                            26/03/2007
                          152. Barley purity essential for 2008 crop
                            26/03/2007
                          153. Farmers asked to be aware of doveweed
                            26/03/2007
                          154. Royal show spotlights Starlings battle
                            26/03/2007
                          155. Biological battle on ryegrass toxicity
                            26/03/2007
                          156. WA wins three National Landcare awards
                            26/03/2007
                          157. Visiting specialist on Starling control
                            26/03/2007
                          158. Work continues on mulesing alternatives
                            26/03/2007
                          159. Vlamingh barley shows plenty of promise
                            26/03/2007
                          160. French animal diseases expert visits WA
                            26/03/2007
                          161. Pest Lorikeets Studied at Perth Airport
                            26/03/2007
                          162. Perennial grasses persist in dry summers
                            26/03/2007
                          163. Workshops to manage seasonal variability
                            26/03/2007
                          164. Community asked to lookout for burr seed
                            26/03/2007
                          165. Farmers help sought for bore data project
                            26/03/2007
                          166. Be on the look out for queens of the nest
                            26/03/2007
                          167. Bouquet of Paterson's Curse no wildflower
                            26/03/2007
                          168. Pastures help manage Root Lesion Nematode
                            26/03/2007
                          169. Future climate to impact wheat production
                            26/03/2007
                          170. Managing nitrogen inputs in malting barley
                            26/03/2007
                          171. Funds still available for fencing salinity
                            26/03/2007
                          172. Hamelin Barley tough enough for Metribuzin
                            26/03/2007
                          173. Lime improves soil quality and crop growth
                            26/03/2007
                          174. Soil moisture pattern good for crop yields
                            26/03/2007
                          175. Soil moisture pattern good for crop yields
                            26/03/2007
                          176. Strong industry demand for Trained Doggers
                            26/03/2007
                          177. Poor ewe nutrition leads to fatter progeny
                            26/03/2007
                          178. Lamboo Station designs new Trap Yard system
                            26/03/2007
                          179. Renewed warning for Sheep grazing Biserrula
                            26/03/2007
                          180. Wongan Hills set for great spring field day
                            26/03/2007
                          181. Workshops to provide dry season information
                            26/03/2007
                          182. Seed potato testing proving to be successful
                            26/03/2007
                          183. Genetic options to surgical mulesing on show
                            26/03/2007
                          184. Forecasting tools - useful or just a gadget?
                            26/03/2007
                          185. Public asked to name new Table Grape variety
                            26/03/2007
                          186. Community tackling feral pigs on South Coast
                            26/03/2007
                          187. Exotic birds seized at quarantine checkpoint
                            26/03/2007
                          188. Breeding success for breech strike resistance
                            26/03/2007
                          189. WA working to get more assistance for farmers
                            26/03/2007
                          190. RIRDC rural women's awards close this weekend!
                            26/03/2007
                          191. Seminar on South American market possibilities
                            26/03/2007
                          192. Mount Barker Field Day focus on Sheep research
                            26/03/2007
                          193. Cactus like plant danger for Pilbara livestock
                            26/03/2007
                          194. Perth students win frank broomhall scholarship
                            26/03/2007
                          195. New DAFWA bio-fuel research outlined at Dowerin
                            26/03/2007
                          196. Geraldton meeting - feeding animals this summer
                            26/03/2007
                          197. Garden alert for lethal smothering Madeira vine
                            26/03/2007
                          198. The effects of calving time on herd productivity
                            26/03/2007
                          199. Sheep producers urged to look out for toxic weed
                            26/03/2007
                          200. No isolation for horses from non-infected states
                            26/03/2007
                          201. Warning to sheep farmers about caltrop poisoning
                            26/03/2007
                          202. Don’t confuse wingless grasshoppers with Locusts
                            26/03/2007
                          203. Malaysian project boost for WA goat opportunities
                            26/03/2007
                          204. Slender Iceplant control could revive saline land
                            26/03/2007
                          205. Stakeholders emphasise need to eradicate Starlings
                            26/03/2007
                          206. WA wool to be a highlight of international fashion
                            26/03/2007
                          207. WA Border Restrictions To Protect From Tomato Virus
                            26/03/2007
                          208. Sheep producers warned to check sheep for Flystrike
                            26/03/2007
                          209. Water Wise vegetable industry steps up efficiencies
                            26/03/2007
                          210. Early seed trading announcement for Mandelup Lupins
                            26/03/2007
                          211. Farmers urged to look out for signs of crop disease
                            26/03/2007
                          212. Dirty car promotes Biosecurity message at Royal Show
                            26/03/2007
                          213. Wheat streak mosaic virus quarantine restrictions end
                            26/03/2007
                          214. Agri-Food and Fibre Industry August Outlook available
                            26/03/2007
                          215. WA researcher to assist Indonesian vegetable industry
                            26/03/2007
                          216. Help stop this bird becoming the next Rainbow Lorikeet
                            26/03/2007
                          217. Photosensitisation warning for sheep grazing biserrula
                            26/03/2007
                          218. New Canola varieties prove more flexible and profitable
                            26/03/2007
                          219. An apple a day could save billions in health care costs
                            26/03/2007
                          220. Kimberley Wild Dog Aerial Baiting underway in September
                            26/03/2007
                          221. State dry season assistance scheme closes 31 March 2008
                            26/03/2007
                          222. Healthy seed key to Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus management
                            26/03/2007
                          223. Industry supports Sheep Health Statement sale initiative
                            26/03/2007
                          224. Department working to eradicate bird pest in Grass Valley
                            26/03/2007
                          225. Agricultural horizons – Shaping the future of Agriculture
                            26/03/2007
                          226. Work commences to eradicate weed from Kununurra waterways
                            26/03/2007
                          227. Climate change on the agenda at agribusiness crop updates
                            26/03/2007
                          228. Discussion paper released to seek input into food strategy
                            26/03/2007
                          229. Search continues for herbicides for saline pasture systems
                            26/03/2007
                          230. Early detection and control important to reduce rust impact
                            26/03/2007
                          231. Appointment of National Grains Industry Biosecurity Officer
                            26/03/2007
                          232. Biosecurity measures important to avoid the spread of weeds
                            26/03/2007
                          233. Horticulture research and development showcased in Manjimup
                            26/03/2007
                          234. State Government urges industry to support Buy Local campaign
                            26/03/2007
                          235. Information on-line to assist farmers to manage the dry season
                            26/03/2007
                          236. Destructive bird pest recaptured thanks to community assistance
                            26/03/2007
                          237. Redlegged earth mite resistance spurs search for control options
                            26/03/2007
                          238. Barley Growers to Target Right Protein Levels for Beer Production
                            26/03/2007
                          239. Department hosts forum to discuss the future of the wheat industry
                            26/03/2007
                          240. Department provides one-on-one consultation for farmers in dry areas
                            26/03/2007
                          241. Local focus required to assess green house gases from wheat production
                            26/03/2007
                          242. Rebate for cattle producers to test for disease
                            26/03/2007
                          243. Department officer wins science award
                            23/03/2007
                          244. Department urges clean machines for Olive Harvesting
                            01/03/2007
                          245. Gairdner and Baudin surpass Stirling
                            22/02/2007
                          246. Call for projects to benefit Cattle industry
                            22/02/2007
                          247. 2007 Seasonal Outlook
                            05/02/2007
                          248. Green bridge key to wheat streak
                            05/02/2007
                          249. New lupins adapted to the south coast
                            05/02/2007
                          250. Surveillance for Cherry Aphid to widen
                            05/02/2007
                          251. Regional Updates focus on seasonal issues
                            05/02/2007
                          252. Eradication of bovine Johnefs disease continues
                            05/02/2007
                          253. New alert for Water Hyacinth
                            30/01/2007
                          254. Department Deputy Director General recognised in Australia Day honours
                            30/01/2007
                          255. Control measures tighten for pest Lorikeets in Swan Valley
                            29/01/2007
                          256. Caltrop outbreaks
                            25/01/2007
                          257. Trading of Dwarf Yellow Lantana extended
                            25/01/2007
                          258. Pastoralists advised on NLIS goat exemptions
                            19/01/2007
                          259. Gairdner Un student wins scholarship
                            18/01/2007
                          260. Wasps on the wing with summer
                            15/01/2007
                          261. Stock issues following heavy rain
                            15/01/2007
                          262. Tribunal decision affirms Soil Conservation Notices
                            10/01/2007
                          263. Sheep producers on board with NLIS
                            21/12/2006
                          264. Christmas cheer saves state from small invader
                            21/12/2006
                          265. Cherry Aphid found in WA
                            08/12/2006
                          266. Seed trading announcement for crop varieties
                            30/11/2006
                          267. Home gardeners to be on the watch for White Cedar Moth
                            30/11/2006
                          268. Late threat from Toxic Ryegrass
                            29/11/2006
                          269. Green Tea served up in Manjimup
                            20/11/2006
                          270. Industry and Government take stock of Deer in WA
                            16/11/2006
                          271. Lorikeets pests in city too
                            15/11/2006
                          272. Avoiding problems with Bee swarms
                            14/11/2006
                          273. Unwelcome Port Hedland visitor removed
                            08/11/2006
                          274. Cattle must be Registered to the correct PIC before being sold
                            08/11/2006
                          275. Neglected fruit trees Biosecurity risk
                            07/11/2006
                          276. Perth woman injured by poisonous garden plant
                            06/11/2006
                          277. Avondale Harvest festival set to go
                            01/11/2006
                          278. DAFWA Virus Testing benefits potato industry
                            31/10/2006
                          279. Encouraging results from bovine Johnefs disease testing
                            31/10/2006
                          280. Biosecurity alert for WA olives
                            30/10/2006
                          281. Uncertified WA mangoes not welcome
                            30/10/2006
                          282. New edition of popular Small Landholder Guide
                            27/10/2006
                          283. Exotic Cacti prickly problem
                            24/10/2006
                          284. Operation starling underway
                            15/09/2006


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