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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is committed to clearly outlining the fees and charges that apply for its products and services, as well as how the department

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) fees and charges for biosecurity services come into effect on 1 July each year*.

A number of starlings have recently been detected along the State's south coast. This article provides information on the identification, biology, impact and management of the common starling.

The Western Australian Government understands the climate change challenges faced by the horticultural producers in the Warren-Donnelly region and is committed to providing support.

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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.

All livestock owners and beekeepers in Western Australia are required to be registered and identify their stock and hives in accordance with Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identificati

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Western Australia (DPIRD WA) has been made aware of a data breach involving the DPIRD New South Wales (DPIRD NSW) Tocal College

The Surf Beaches Mobile Coverage Grants Program is a State funded grants program to provide improved mobile coverage at beach locations throughout regional Western Australia that currently have no

Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) is an external parasite of honey bees and are considered the greatest threat to Australia's honey and honey bee pollination plant industries.

Improving oat yields in Western Australia through the Yield per se Project 
Managing Ice Nucleating Bacteria with chemical treatments for protection
DPIRD researcher offers insights into...

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is working with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and local grower groups on a 4-year research project to

Applications for the Feasibility stream are open and close 30 June 2025.

What is on offer?

Strategies for disease management in 2025 
Fusarium crown rot
Phomopsis on lupins and its impact on livestock grazing 
Final PestFacts WA newsletter for 2024! 

We’re asking WA residents to send us photos of any critters, insects, plant disease symptoms or weeds you spot between 16 October – 16 November.

1. Feed365 Trial Update - Pastures
2. What is the real cause of scouring in your sheep?
3. Warning for livestock owners to look out for Annual Rye Grass Toxicity
4. Are your sheep...

When selecting a wheat variety to implement in a farming system, it is important to be aware of the variety's disease package to plan management options. The disease resistance ratings for wheat va

The current rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division (SWLD) from November 2024 to January 2025 shows mixed results: half of the climate models indicate neutral chances of exceeding median...

•    Electric weed control found to be a viable alternative to herbicide options
•    Meet crop protection team member – Danae Warden

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) (Tobamovirus fructirugosum) is a highly-contagious plant virus that affects tomato, capsicum and chilli.

  

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