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Sheep industry representatives in Western Australia are encouraged to register now for the 2014 Sheep Updates.

Augusta residents are urged to be on the lookout for unusual birds after the confirmed sighting of a Barbary dove in the Augusta town site.

This web article has been written to help home gardeners solve nutrient deficiency symptoms in their garden plants.

A drier than normal outlook has been issued for central and southern parts of the wheatbelt over the next three months, while a wetter than normal winter is more likely for the Northern Agricultura

Dryland salinity is an increasing problem across the Australian landscape and salt can also be a problem in gardens.

Wheat growers in Western Australia are encouraged to monitor crops throughout the season for signs of leaf rust following testing which has confirmed an increased risk of rust in popular wheat vari

Grain growers have the opportunity to build their understanding of soils through integrated workshops offered by the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA).

The harvesting of grass trees for landscaping is popular as these striking specimens compliment both formal and informal gardens.

Low seedling vigour in older seed

Poor grain quality seed can impact on germination rates and market quality. It can be due to small seed or damage by harvest, storage, weather or environment.

Science is being used as a basis to develop the next unique Western Australian red wine.

Downy mildew is caused by a fungus which has been affecting impatiens in Western Australia since 2007 after being found in Victoria the previous year.

Science is being used as a basis to develop the next unique Western Australian red wine.

If azalea foliage or flowers are being spoiled by lace bug or petal blight, preventative action – taken at the right time of year – can ease the problem.

WA's first Signature Dish was chosen on WA Day, Monday 2 June.

The winning dish was lamb cutlets with a lupin-based crust, accompanied by a sweet potato salad with Moroccan flavours.

The concept of Permaculture (short for permanent agriculture) was developed by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in 1974 and has since found recognition and applications worldwide.

A series of trials have commenced in the Mid West to challenge the convention of sowing canola in narrow rows.

One population of red brome (Bromus rubens) has been confirmed resistant to glyphosate in the central wheatbelt of Western Australia.

Grain growers have been urged to incorporate additional measures to combat herbicide resistance to stem the advance of emerging resistance to the most valuable weed control chemical – glyphosate.

Like all ornamentals, Australian native plants, need a little care and attention.

Bamboos are variable plants which can be shrubs, ground covers or grow to 30m tall.

  

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