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Media Releases
- The department brings more weather on-line
Media release : 21st July 2008 - Avon farmers encouraged to check crops
Media release : 15th July 2008 - Sparrow seen hopping around Australind
Media release : 11th July 2008 - GLA approves first barley licence and more canola licences for the 2008/09 season
Media release : 4th July 2008 - Exotic bird alert in Pilbara
Media release : 4th July 2008 - Cutting back on nitrogen
Media release : 3rd July 2008 - General exemption expires for bought in mature bulls
Media release : 1st July 2008 - New alerts for emerging animal pests
Media release : 1st July 2008 - Pain killers prove effective for mulesing, castration and tail docking
Media release : 26th June 2008 - Cattle can be feed grain without using additives
Media release : 26th June 2008 - Target worm drenching to reduce resistance risk and boost productivity
Media release : 26th June 2008 - Netting boosts Carnarvon citrus returns
Media release : 26th June 2008 - Take action to control winter weeds
Media release : 23rd June 2008 - Re-seeding canola not viable
Media release : 20th June 2008 - Fungicide still required for disease resistant chickpeas
Media release : 20th June 2008 - Response to gas supply disruption
Media release : 17th June 2008 - New trial looking at genetics to improve lamb quality
Media release : 16th June 2008 - Management options to improve weaner sheep survival
Media release : 13th June 2008 - Check for Cape Tulip control
Media release : 12th June 2008 - Time to consider nitrogen top up for canola
Media release : 12th June 2008 - Darwin talks focus on wild dogs, starlings and feral cats
Media release : 12th June 2008 - More workshops to help you organise the home office
Media release : 10th June 2008 - Draft State NRM plan out for public consultation
Media release : 9th June 2008 - Orchard Alert helps fruit growers
Media release : 6th June 2008 - Twice a year shearing – no mulesing
Media release : 6th June 2008 - Landholders encouraged to undertake wild dog control to protect sheep
Media release : 5th June 2008 - Grain growers write their own farm biosecurity plan
Media release : 3rd June 2008 - Rural Media Association Breakfast on 27 June
Media release : 30th May 2008 - 2008 Australian RIRDC Rural Women’s Award
Media release : 30th May 2008 - The department’s livestock updates on again in July
Media release : 29th May 2008 - Rainbow lorikeets impose on pingelly
Media release : 29th May 2008 - GLA approves first canola licences for 2008-09 season
Media release : 28th May 2008 - The right time to manage fruit trees and vines is now
Media release : 28th May 2008 - Lorikeets being successfully removed from Perth areas
Media release : 27th May 2008 - Skeleton Weed Program On Target
Media release : 26th May 2008 - Keep pet birds secured
Media release : 15th May 2008 - Bathurst burr found in Mingenew
Media release : 8th May 2008 - Course to assist in identification of plant disease
Media release : 6th May 2008 - Ping sponsors farmers to attend cft-08 conference
Media release : 6th May 2008 - Rain brings Bumper Paterson's curse crop
Media release : 5th May 2008 - Decision aid on break crops
Media release : 5th May 2008 - Early sown canola could escape serious blackleg infection
Media release : 1st May 2008 - Praxelis weed found near Broome
Media release : 1st May 2008 - May field days for Small Landholders
Media release : 29th April 2008 - Asian lady beetle found in Bunbury
Media release : 29th April 2008 - DNA New Weapon against Wild Dogs
Media release : 22nd April 2008 - Dogger Training Registrations for 2008 Now open
Media release : 22nd April 2008 - Mail order bulb threat
Media release : 11th April 2008 - Climate change moderates WA salinity
Media release : 11th April 2008 - Canola - sow early but not too early
Media release : 8th April 2008 - Barrier fence goes high tech
Media release : 8th April 2008 - High risk of powdery mildew in 2008
Media release : 4th April 2008 - Improving irrigation by numbers
Media release : 3rd April 2008 - Trees and salinity no easy fix?
Media release : 2nd April 2008 - 2008 Western Australia Landcare Awards
Media release : 2nd April 2008 - Land transport standards open for public comment
Media release : 29th March 2008 - Department Starling program yielding good results
Media release : 28th March 2008 - Building Ecosystems into Australia’s Economy
Media release : 26th March 2008 - Call for projects to benefit Cattle Industry
Media release : 26th March 2008 - Tie for Agricultural science award
Media release : 20th March 2008 - SLIP into something natural
Media release : 20th March 2008 - Farmers encouraged to think carefully about burning stubbles
Media release : 19th March 2008 - WA returns to normal with Australia declared EI free
Media release : 18th March 2008 - Keeping watch for rainbow lorikeets
Media release : 14th March 2008 - Free workshops on managing risk in a changing climate
Media release : 13th March 2008 - Producers already looking at alternatives to surgical mulesing
Media release : 11th March 2008 - Planning manual to assist small landholders
Media release : 11th March 2008 - GLA approves canola licence for 2007/08 crop
Media release : 7th March 2008 - Food industry discussion paper released for public comment
Media release : 7th March 2008 - Farmers provided with chance to learn more about ethanol
Media release : 28th February 2008 - Warning to sheep farmers about caltrop poisoning
Media release : 27th February 2008 - No isolation for horses from non-infected states
Media release : 25th February 2008 - Agricultural horizons – Shaping the future of Agriculture
Media release : 22nd February 2008 - Connecting with rural, remote and regional women
Media release : 21st February 2008 - Sparrow sightings in Esperance
Media release : 21st February 2008 - Sheep producers urged to look out for toxic weed
Media release : 21st February 2008 - Seed potato testing proving to be successful
Media release : 19th February 2008 - Farm Office Workshops
Media release : 19th February 2008 - State dry season assistance scheme closes 31 March 2008
Media release : 18th February 2008 - Winning windbreaks in the wheatbelt
Media release : 15th February 2008 - Fuel costs calculated
Media release : 14th February 2008 - Future climate to impact wheat production
Media release : 14th February 2008 - New Canola varieties prove more flexible and profitable
Media release : 13th February 2008 - Local focus required to assess green house gases from wheat production
Media release : 13th February 2008 - Forecasting tools - useful or just a gadget?
Media release : 13th February 2008 - Bird pest removed from Ravensthorpe
Media release : 11th February 2008 - No need to report Caltrop
Media release : 7th February 2008 - Vlamingh barley shows plenty of promise
Media release : 7th February 2008 - Redlegged earth mite resistance spurs search for control options
Media release : 7th February 2008 - Managing nitrogen inputs in malting barley
Media release : 7th February 2008 - Search continues for herbicides for saline pasture systems
Media release : 7th February 2008 - Growers reminded to get seed tested
Media release : 4th February 2008 - French animal diseases expert visits WA
Media release : 4th February 2008 - Pastures help manage Root Lesion Nematode
Media release : 31st January 2008 - Slender Iceplant control could revive saline land
Media release : 31st January 2008 - Lime improves soil quality and crop growth
Media release : 31st January 2008 - GLA approves canola licence
Media release : 29th January 2008 - Department hosts forum to discuss the future of the wheat industry
Media release : 29th January 2008 - Climate change on the agenda at agribusiness crop updates
Media release : 18th January 2008 - Gamba grass declared plant for Western Australia
Media release : 17th January 2008 - Changes to horse movement conditions in WA
Media release : 16th January 2008 - Destructive bird pest recaptured thanks to community assistance
Media release : 14th January 2008 - Producers reminded to check sheep for worms
Media release : 11th January 2008 - Farm Safety Just for Kids
Media release : 7th January 2008 - Farm Office Workshops to improve office efficiency
Media release : 2nd January 2008 - Sponsorship to Attend the WA Agribusiness Crop Updates
Media release : 2nd January 2008 - Salinity expert named 2008 Farrer Memorial Medal
Media release : 25th December 2007 - GLA approves barley licence
Media release : 25th December 2007 - Sparrow sightings in the Pilbara
Media release : 19th December 2007 - Time to control cotton bush
Media release : 17th December 2007 - Stubbles plus saltbush makes good feed alternative
Media release : 11th December 2007 - Beware of invisible hitch-hikers over Christmas
Media release : 10th December 2007 - WA wool to be a highlight of international fashion
Media release : 6th December 2007 - Treatment commences in Blackberry buffer zone
Media release : 3rd December 2007 - New Dogger for Eastern Wheatbelt
Media release : 3rd December 2007 - Don’t confuse wingless grasshoppers with Locusts
Media release : 29th November 2007 - Keep watch for Olive Lace Bug
Media release : 28th November 2007 - Take action to stop Lorikeet invasion
Media release : 26th November 2007 - Barley purity essential for 2008 crop
Media release : 23nd November 2007 - Growers invited to sip green tea
Media release : 22nd November 2007 - Permits needed to farm feral goats
Media release : 22nd November 2007 - Rainbow Lorikeet Alert Widens
Media release : 20th November 2007 - Exotic birds arrive at port
Media release : 20th November 2007 - Malaysian project boost for WA goat opportunities
Media release : 20th November 2007 - Consumers asked to report beetle activity in willow screens
Media release : 16th November 2007 - Exotic birds seized at quarantine checkpoint
Media release : 14th November 2007 - An apple a day could save billions in health care costs
Media release : 14th November 2007 - Water Wise vegetable industry steps up efficiencies
Media release : 13th November 2007 - GLA declines barley export licences
Media release : 13th November 2007 - Lantana threat to WA bushlands
Media release : 12th November 2007 - Department working to eradicate bird pest in Grass Valley
Media release : 12th November 2007 - Starling surveillance at Bremer bay
Media release : 8th November 2007 - Community tackling feral pigs on South Coast
Media release : 8th November 2007 - Sheep producers warned to check sheep for Flystrike
Media release : 8th November 2007 - Drought workshop for professional people in Geraldton
Media release : 8th November 2007 - Revised WA policy for Spiraling Whitefly
Media release : 7th November 2007 - State Government urges industry to support Buy Local campaign.
Media release : 7th November 2007 - Information sessions on Equine Influenza for the regional communities
Media release : 2nd November 2007 - CBH Group facilitates seed donation program to assist EC growers
Media release : 31st October 2007 - Beekeepers asked to inspect beehives for beetles
Media release : 29th October 2007 - Hoverflies not a problem
Media release : 26th October 2007 - Incentive to use Sheep Health Statements in Footrot control
Media release : 18th October 2007 - Royalty increase for Wyalkatchem wheat
Media release : 17th October 2007 - GLA approves barley licences
Media release : 16th October 2007 - Locust media update - week ending October 12
Media release : 12th October 2007 - Salinity on target!
Media release : 12th October 2007 - Warmer weather slows down Stripe Rust
Media release : 10th October 2007 - New Coordinator for Red Card program
Media release : 8th October 2007 - Noxious weed Hoary Cress
Media release : 8th October 2007 - MoU takes care of animal welfare
Media release : 5th October 2007 - International crop research meeting for Perth
Media release : 5th October 2007 - Nominations for RIRDC Awards 2008 close soon
Media release : 4th October 2007 - Harvest tips at field day
Media release : 3rd October 2007 - Strict conditions on horse movements into WA
Media release : 21st September 2007 - Department provides one-on-one consultation for farmers in dry areas
Media release : 21st September 2007 - WA accepts horses from Equine Influenza-free areas
Media release : 20th September 2007 - Timely reminder for pet pig owners
Media release : 20th September 2007 - Highest yielding lupin for the south
Media release : 18th September 2007 - Bunbury plant pathologist heads for Indonesia
Media release : 18th September 2007 - GLA approves canola licence for new market destination
Media release : 12th September 2007 - New Pine Restriction Zones in Perth Suburbs
Media release : 10th September 2007 - New manual for WA Banksia industry
Media release : 7th September 2007 - Boneseed discovery hits home for Landcare week 2007
Media release : 7th September 2007 - Landholders urged to monitor paddocks for locust eggs
Media release : 7th September 2007 - Biosecurity for WA horse events
Media release : 7th September 2007 - Boneseed blitz – part of national Landcare week
Media release : 7th September 2007 - Landcare Week 2007 and the importance of managing weeds
Media release : 5th September 2007 - Animal welfare training attracts national funding
Media release : 4th September 2007 - Women encouraged to nominate for Local Government elections
Media release : 30 August 2007 - Western Australia hosts pork CRC
Media release : 30 August 2007 - Innovative water project launched in Dowerin
Media release : 29 August 2007 - Soil studies good news for dairy farmers
Media release : 29 August 2007 - First test results all clear
Media release : 28 August 2007 - Residents Urged to Store Untreated Pine, Report Signs of European House Borer
Media release : 28 August 2007 - Watch for bacterial stripe blight in oats
Media release : 27 August 2007 - Aboriginal youth trainee opportunities in Albany
Media release : 27 August 2007 - Rapid response on imported horses
Media release : 26 August 2007 - Standstill ordered on all horse movements in WA
Media release : 25 August 2007 - Country women encouraged to nominate for 2008 RIRDC Awards
Media release : 23 August 2007 - Farmers urged to look out for signs of crop disease
Media release : 21 August 2007 - Expressions called for health soils project
Media release : 21 August 2007 - 2007 State Landcare Awards
Media release : 21 August 2007 - Make your idea happen!
Media release : 20 August 2007 - Boneseed blitz for WA
Media release : 20 August 2007 - Acoustic Detection Breaks Borer Sound Barrier
Media release : 20 August 2007 - Rangeland Scientist pushes frontiers
Media release : 17 August 2007 - Biserrula warning for sheep owners
Media release : 17 August 2007 - Farmers concerned about wind erosion
Media release : 16 August 2007 - Livestock Updates success
Media release : 15 August 2007 - GLA approves barley and canola licences for the 2007/08 season
Media release : 15 August 2007 - Minister launches State weed guide
Media release : 09 August 2007 - Pest and Disease Service expanded to the regions
Media release : 09 August 2007 - Weed leader retires after 40 years
Media release : 03 August 2007 - 1080 training for landholders
Media release : 30 July 2007 - Work commences to eradicate weed from Kununurra waterways
Media release : 25 July 2007 - Biosecurity measures important to avoid the spread of weeds
Media release : 25 July 2007 - Workshops to provide dry season information
Media release : 23 July 2007 - Discussion paper released to seek input into food strategy
Media release : 19 July 2007 - Esperance Beef Producers Survey 2006
Livestock Updates 2007 media release : 19 July 2007 - Variable profits from feedlot lambs
Livestock Updates 2007 media release : 19 July 2007 - NLIS mature bulls exemption extended
Media release : 17 July 2007 - GLA approves another feed barley special export licence for the 2007/08 season
Grain Licensing Authority media release : 13 July 2007 - Breeding success for breech strike resistance
Livestock Updates media release : 12 July 2007 - WA wool science identifies fine ends
Livestock Updates media release : 12 July 2007 - Calculating feed supply a simple task
Livestock Updates media release : 12 July 2007 - Information on-line to assist farmers to manage the dry season
Media release : 11 July 2007 - Look out for lovebirds in Tom Price
Media release : 11 July 2007 - Workshops to control bridal creeper
Media release : 10 July 2007 - Appointment of National Grains Industry Biosecurity Officer
Media release : 06 July 2007 - Perennial grasses persist in dry summers
Media release : 05 July 2007 - The effects of calving time on herd productivity
Media release : 05 July 2007 - Dogger training registrations now open
Media release : 04 July 2007 - Farmers asked to be aware of doveweed
Media release : 29 June 2007 - NLIS sheep tags must include brand
Media release : 29 June 2007 - Time to control problem winter weeds
Media release : 29 June 2007 - Community asked to lookout for burr seed
Media release : 28 June 2007 - Workshops to manage seasonal variability
Media release : 22 June 2007 - Funds still available for fencing salinity
Media release : 21 June 2007 - Locust autumn survey results in
Media release : 21 June 2007 - Be on the look out for queens of the nest
Media release : 20 June 2007 - Backyard sheep need to be branded
Media release : 18 June 2007 - Control weeds in peas early
Media release : 15 June 2007 - GLA approves canola and feed barley special export licences for 2007/08 season [90 KB PDF file]
Grain Licensing Authority media release : 14 June 2007 - Industry supports Sheep Health Statement sale initiative
Media release : 14 June 2007
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