Production & postharvest

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development contributes to the productivity, profitability and sustainability of plant-based agriculture. From broad scale dryland cropping systems to intensive irrigated production, we work with industry and business to address challenges in plant production through research and development, knowledge transfer and government policy settings.

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  • wheat seedlings

    Factors affecting grain crop seed germination

    14 April 2015

    There are many aspects to consider when seeding grain crops at the break of the season.

  • CVSG Cover image

    2024 WA Crop Sowing Guide

    24 October 2023

    The Crop Sowing Guide for Western Australia aims to provide information to support growers with decisions on the best choice of variety for each of the major crops for the upcoming season.

  • Imma Farre standing in a canola crop

    Canola sowing time to maximise yield in Western Australia

    26 March 2018

    This page contains information on the optimum sowing windows to maximise grain yield of canola, for 24 locations, three soil types and three canola cultivars, obtained from the APSIM-Canola model a

  • Seeding

    When to reseed canola

    9 June 2017

    If you have bare paddocks or patches, you may be considering reseeding your canola.

  • Banana plantation blown over in a storm.

    Planting bananas and risk management in the ORIA

    25 February 2014

    Higher banana plant densities are used in the Ord River Irrigation Area than other growing areas to modify canopy microclimates.

  • Cover of the 2023 WA Crop Sowing Guide showing Peter Cowan in his canola crop before harvest at Mt Walker

    2023 WA Crop Sowing Guide

    27 October 2022

    The Crop Sowing Guide for Western Australia is a one stop shop for variety information on all the major crops grown in WA.

  • Plots of cauliflowers being grown in two rows and four rows per bed

    Planting configurations and densities for cauliflower and broccoli

    12 November 2013

    Increasing efficiency of vegetable brassica production is crucial to maintaining competitiveness.

  • Cover of the 2022 WA Crop Sowing Guide with Rod and Andrew Messina of Mullewa in front of their seeding rig

    2022 Crop Sowing Guide for WA

    8 November 2021

    The crop sowing guide for Western Australia is a one stop shop for variety information on all the major crops grown in Western Australia.

  • FlowerPower

    31 January 2012

    FlowerPower is an online tool to predict cereal flowering dates (or cutting dates for oats) in your location.

  • Scion and rootstock diameters need to be as close as possible for a successful graft

    Propagating mangoes

    3 December 2013

    Establishing a healthy, productive orchard requires planning and preparation.

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