Climate, land & water

Western Australia’s agriculture sector needs access to productive soil and water resources for growth and profit. However, the sector must compete with increasing resource demands from all sectors of the community, and the pressures of a changing climate. The Agriculture and Food division of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development supports agriculture by providing long-term management solutions, practical risk management strategies and tools to maintain and improve resource conditions, to meet the needs of industry and stakeholders. Agriculture and Food is also pioneering soil and water investigation of the state’s undeveloped areas to establish new irrigated agricultural industries.

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    Kimberley flood recovery assistance

    10 January 2023

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is assisting Western Australian primary industries affected by flooding in the Fitzroy River catchment, as part of a whole-of-g

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    Kimberley flood recovery assistance

    13 January 2023

    Kimberley flood recovery assistance

  • Carnarvon Floodplain Management Report

    16 February 2022

    The Carnarvon Floodplain Management Working Group report provides recommendations for investment into the management of the floodplain of the lower Gascoyne River to ensure profitable and sustainab

  • Kimberley Aboriginal business and jobseeker support services

    12 April 2023

    The WA Government has a range of Aboriginal business development and employment services to assist those affected by the recent Kimberley floods.

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    Climate trends in Western Australia

    11 March 2016

    Western Australia's climate has changed over the last century, particularly over the last 50 years. Average temperature has risen about 1°C.

  • Drone footage taken by DAFWA Research Officer Nick Wrigh shows the road into Hopetoun was washed away by the flood waters in February 2017

    Flood and cyclone recovery

    17 March 2015

    Cyclones, storms and floods can result in loss of harvest or livestock, increased susceptibility of livestock to disease, contamination of water bodies, land degradation through wind and water eros

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    Farm biosecurity after a fire, flood or dry season

    20 March 2018

    Managing farm biosecurity following a fire, flood or dry season is a balance of caring for livestock and paddocks while limiting the introduction of new pests, diseases or weeds onto the property.

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