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Native budworm larvae feeding on lupin pods

About PestFacts WA

8 November 2013

PestFacts WA (formerly known as PestFax) is an interactive reporting service delivered by DPIRD, providing risk alerts, current information and advice on pests and diseases threatening crops and pa

Kimberley graduates ready to take on pastoral challenge

29 March 2023

The latest graduates of the p

Skeleton weed (Chondrilla juncea) plant

Skeleton weed: declared pest

13 September 2013

Skeleton weed (Chondrilla juncea L.) is a declared pest in Western Australia (WA).

skeleton weed in dry paddock

Skeleton Weed Program

10 September 2013

The Skeleton Weed Program is a coordinated approach to managing skeleton weed in Western Australia.

Ovine Observer #98 March 2023

23 March 2023

In this issue:

1. Sheep abortion and stillbirth investigation at Australian veterinary laboratories
2. A review of the revered Sarah Esme Blumer and her contribution to sheep science...

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Biosecurity alert: Pokeweed

6 December 2018

Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is a declared plant that is toxic to both humans and livestock.

Department amalgamation

22 May 2017

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development was established on 1 July 2017. 

About us

11 December 2013

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is committed to growing and protecting Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector.

Strategic intent

5 June 2014

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Strategic Intent document provides a high-level outline of our department’s purpose and priorities.

Have your say on the agricultural component of SERS

Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategies (SERS) and the agricultural sector

16 December 2021

The Western Australian Climate Policy commits the Government to develop Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategies (SERS) to guide cost-effective emissions reductions across key economic sectors.    

Cargo ship leaving Fremantle port

Western Australian Agrifood Export eNews

16 April 2020

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

Grains biosecurity officer Jeff Russell

Stop potential biosecurity threats at the gate

28 March 2023

A man, woman and child dressed in pastoral attire look over plans on a table

Producer Innovation Fast Track Grants

3 October 2022

Applications for the Producer Innovation Fast Track Grants program are now closed.

Resources - Carbon Farming Project Planning

21 June 2021

The following resources can help you plan a soil or vegetation carbon farming project.

The Northern Beef forum and field day are open to all pastoralists, members of the beef supply chain and other interested people.

Livestock equivalents for estimating stocking rates and grazing pressure in the rangelands of Western Australia

22 August 2018

Information on this page can be used by pastoralists to manage grazing pressure for sustainable pastoralism.

Profitable projects profiled at Pasturama

23 March 2023

A smorgasbord of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) latest advances and advice on pasture and grazing management was served up at Pasturama in Manjimup recently

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Funding support for Western Australian agribusinesses

18 October 2019

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Agribusiness, Food, Trade and Investment team offers a number of funding initiatives to support Western Australian agribusinesses.

Resources and publications

23 April 2014

The following pages provide more useful information on animal welfare. This includes:

Information sheets on important animal welfare issues.

Catttle of Sheep

Have your say on reducing WA’s agricultural emissions

23 March 2023

Have your say on reducing WA’s agricultural emissions

Establishing or expanding a brewery in WA

22 November 2022

There are several key principles that must be considered when constructing a new, or expanding an existing, brewery in Western Australia.

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