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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Diagnostics and Laboratory Services (DDLS) - Seed Testing and Certification provides a variety of services including seed testing, crop

Natural capital accounting (NCA) is the process of calculating the total stocks and flows of natural resources and services in each ecosystem or region.

The current rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division (SWLD) from October to December has the majority of models indicating neutral chances of exceeding median rainfall. It’s important to...

Soil and land conservation is essential to prosperity and 21st century farming.  Members of the Soil and Land Conservation Council have a strong interest in agriculture, pastoralism and land manage

•    Growers urged to be on the lookout for red leather leaf disease in oats
•    Meet Crop protection team member – Geoff Thomas

Seed dressing and in-furrow fungicides contain active ingredients for the control or suppression of seed-borne diseases, some fungal foliar diseases and some fungal root rots in cereal crops.

The Western Australian Government, through the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, is focusing resources on supporting the growth of premium and value-add food and beverage b

Aphid activity update 
Check your crops for native budworm caterpillars
Diamondback moth and other caterpillars found in crops
Identifying and managing rusts in cereals
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The following resources can help you plan a  carbon farming project.

This page provides information regarding the Carbon for Farmers Voucher Program.

Native budworm moth activity update
Protecting grain: ensure clean augers, field bins and silos against insects
Monitor oat and wheat  crops for rusts
Bean yellow mosaic virus and...

Increase in diamondback moth numbers
Beneficial insects are active in canola crops
Basal sclerotinia stem rot in lupins and vetch 
PestFacts WA webinar recording can now be viewed...

Please see below, links to the current training programs available. 

Collaboration to transform WA grain yields with innovative soil practices 
New project aims to enhance insect pest and disease management in the Australian grains industry
Enhancing crop...

CropScout

MyPestGuide CropScout is an application designed to assist growers, consultants and other field technicians apply spray thresholds for pests in crops.

In 2024, the department is conducting more than 250 research trials across the state for grains research and development, climate resilience, pastures, and horticulture systems. 

•    Surveillance projects provide insights into WA’s pests and diseases
•    Meet Crop Protection team member – Debra Donovan

In this edition read about the success of the WA Sparkling symposium, the bottling of DPIRD trial wines, Wine Australia regional program activities, workshops, APC fees and much more..

DPIRD's Agribusiness, Food, Trade and Investment team offers a number of funding initiatives to support Western Australian agribusinesses.

The current rainfall outlook for the South West Land Division (SWLD) from August to October indicates neutral chances of exceeding median rainfall, with an equal likelihood of below or above...

  

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