Crops

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development continues to support the growth and international competitiveness of all crop industries in Western Australia.

With a 2400 kilometre span from its tropical north to its temperate south, WA supports a broad range of cropping industries from rain-fed winter cereals through to irrigated horticultural crops.

In the 2012/13 year the WA cropping industries exported a total of $3.9 billion which comprised: $3.1 billion of cereals, $859 million of pulses, pastures and oilseeds, $142 million of horticultural crops. The major contributors to these exports were wheat ($2.7 billion), canola ($756 million), barley ($377 million), lupins ($42 million), carrots at $48 million, oats ($12 million), and strawberries at $5.5 million.

Articles

Dry season resources

14 June 2017

Western Australian agriculture experiences variability in its winter growing season (May–October): late starts, early finishes and 'dry seasons' with rainfall low enough to cause serious plant and
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.
Breakeven yields of grain crops

13 June 2017

Before committing resources to late sown or emerging crops, carefully consider its yield potential and risks to achieving that yield. If the expected yield is greater than the variable cost breakev
Wheat grain quality - falling number and pre harvest sprouting resistance

8 May 2014

Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) is a common quality constraint of wheat that can result in downgrading of grain quality upon receival.
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.
Frost risk – manage wheat variety and sowing time

14 December 2010

Wheat is highly susceptible to frost damage between ear emergence and flowering – often termed reproductive frost.
FlowerPower

31 January 2012

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

1 September 2017

Variety choice and variety management are key factors for profitable wheat production and this 'essentials' guide provides a guide to assist with these decisions.
Tactical Wheat Agronomy for the West

14 March 2017

In 2018, over 10million tonnes (estimated) of wheat was harvested in Western Australia.
Underground storage of grain

14 October 2013

Some time ago several Western Australian farmers have stored grain underground with minimal deterioration for up to 11 years.