Horticulture

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works closely with all sections of the industry supply chain from paddock to plate.

Western Australia grows a diverse range of top-quality horticultural crops from the Ord River Irrigation Area in the north, to the Gascoyne River at Carnarvon, the coastal sands near Perth and throughout the cooler south-west region.

Crops include tropical and temperate fruits, delicious vegetables and outstanding table wines. WA also leads the country in flower exports, mostly from our unique native flora.

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  • Potatoes being processed along a potato wash line

    Current plant biosecurity pest risk analyses

    14 October 2013

    This page summarises information on the status of plant and bee-related pest risk analyses prepared by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia.

  • Stable fly is an aggravating insect with sharp mouthparts that are used to bite animals and draw blood.

    Stable fly in Western Australia

    23 October 2013

    Stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) is a declared pest under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007, that has become an aggravating pest in Western Australia, particular

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    Value of horticulture industries in Western Australia 2022–23

    17 December 2024

    The horticulture sector in Western Australia (WA) produces high quality fruit, vegetables, nuts and amenity horticulture.

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    Minimum standards of maturity for table grapes in Western Australia

    16 July 2014

    The aim of having minimum standards of maturity is to ensure consumer satisfaction and encourage repeat sales.

  • Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera tryoni

    Queensland fruit fly

    6 February 2015

    Queensland fruit fly (Qfly, Bactrocera tryoni) is considered to be one of the most serious pests of fruit and vegetables in Australia.

  • A marron farm in Western Australia

    Sensitive sites in Western Australia

    16 December 2013

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) operates a sensitive production site registry to identify the locations of sensitive commercial production systems across Weste

  • 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

  • Damage to a rose plant caused by chilli thrips

    Chilli thrips on roses

    20 April 2021

    Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development testing of damaged rose samples from the Perth metropolitan area determined chilli thrips were responsible.

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    Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS)

    15 October 2013

    The Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS) provides advisory and identification services on animal and plant pests, weeds and diseases that impact Western Australia's agriculture and food ind

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    John Cripps horticulture scholarships

    25 October 2023

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has established the John Cripps horticulture scholarships to increase the collaborative research undertaken in horticulture in

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