The way the sheep enterprise is managed, including infrastructure and the pasture system, will influence the profitability of the enterprise and be reflected in the cost of production and the labou
Use this tool to determine the impact on flock structure over six years of changes made to retaining or selling classes of sheep or changing the weaning ratio.
Reproduction rates (foetuses per ewe joined) across the WA flock vary hugely and depend on seasonal conditions and nutrition. Marking rates in 2017 across the agricultural region for Merinos was
Selling or changing breeding numbers can have a profound impact on the on-going structure of the flock. It is important to determine the changes to the flock over many years to understand the impa
Itch mites are small, barely visible parasites of sheep; they live on the skin surface and cause rubbing and fleece chewing in a small proportion of infested animals.
Use this tool to view the latest pregnancy scanning rates (reproductive rate) of WA sheep flocks. Choose to see the whole data set or refine the results to show by time of lambing, by year or by s
Producers are reminded to remove or fence off items containing lead from grazing paddocks following several recent cattle deaths on two South-West properties.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is leading a national study to examine improved traceability systems for plant produce.
Western Australian Agrifood Export eNews is a weekly e-newsletter from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development which provides up-to-date news related to agrifood and fisheries
Preventing wind erosion to optimise soil productivity and profitability next season starts now, according to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Be mindful of chemical withholding periods if spraying for native budworm Russian wheat aphid webinar recording can now be viewed Fusarium crown rot Upper canopy infection of...
PestFax is an interactive reporting service delivered by DPIRD, providing risk alerts, current information and advice on pests and diseases threatening crops and pastures throughout the grain belt
The role of the Rural Business Development Corporation (RBDC) is to properly and fairly administer assistance schemes for the rural sector on behalf of the State and delivers other services for the
