Regional and Seasonal content

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Historical rainfall decile maps for the South West Land Division (SWLD) are provided using the baseline period 1975 to 2023.

In this issue:

1. Predicting lambing dates using ewe-ram interactions

2. Preliminary evaluation of the impact of visual traits on lifetime ewe performance

3. 2023 Southern WA...

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

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.

The Animal Biosecurity and Welfare program within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) manages evidence-based systems to maintain and verify our high animal health,

Liver fluke is a parasite of ruminants and is not present in Western Australia.

In the modern digital economy, connectivity is essential for regional businesses and communities to build and maintain a sustainable future.

Fire, flood and drought can result in large numbers of dead farm animals which need to be disposed of safely.

Extrata adheres to rigorous privacy procedures to secure and protect our user's sensitive personal and agricultural data.

In this issue:

1. Edition 100 of the Ovine Observer
2. Opportunties using eID - Tahara case study
3. Coxiella burnetii (Q-fever) in Australian breeding ewes
4. Lupinosis in...

This guide has been published to assist cereal growers to identify frost damage and consider crop management decisions.

This section answers some frequently asked questions about Extrata.

Managing sheep in a poor season? This page provides some key points to consider, including feed budgets and transporting of ewes and lambs.

Citrus gall wasp (Bruchophagus fellis) is an Australian native insect from northern NSW and Queensland and is now established in most Perth suburbs.

Pastures from SpaceTM (PfS) is a partnership between DPIRD, Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Landgate that provides estimates of Pasture Growth

A key component of live animal exports is the health certification that demonstrates to the importing country that the livestock meet market requirements.

In 2023, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is conducting more than 250 research trials across the state.

Sheep farmers can save money and time eradicating new lice infestations by taking simple biosecurity measures that become part of normal management programs.

A digital soil quality book series digs up soil information and data from across Western Australia, providing real world context to some of the science underpinning management of soils, making the

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Diagnostics and Laboratory Services (DDLS) - Animal Pathology, Western Australia (formerly DAFWA Animal Health Laboratories) provides a

  

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