Regional and Seasonal content

Please note: This content may be out of date and is currently under review.

A statutory review of the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act) has been completed. The review was conducted by an independent 6-member panel to support independence an

DPIRD’s Shoestring Digital program assists small-to-medium enterprises to implement low cost, low risk digital solutions to address business constraints and opportunities.

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

The Insect Collection database (ICDb) is a catalogue of the Department of Agriculture and Food Insect Reference Collection (about 200 000 specimens).

The agricultural sector is a key driver of economic activity in the Wyndham-East Kimberley region with the untapped potential of the Ord River Irrigation Area (ORIA) presenting a unique opportunity

Mind chemical withholding periods for native budworm sprays
Smuts in cereals – this year and going forward

See important announcement below. 

DDLS - Plant pathology is a service area under the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DDLS).

DDLS - Entomology services provides expertise in invertebrate identification as well as helping to facilitate domestic and international trade and assists in protecting the biosecurity of Western A

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
...

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...

  

Page last updated: Wednesday, 31 May 2017 - 5:05am