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Frosted wheat crop

Management options for a frosted crop

2 November 2016

Frost is difficult to manage. It has a significant economic and emotional impact on the whole community.

Dr. Ben Biddulph Frost research

Frost: tools and support

11 October 2016

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) plays a major role in addressing the impact of frost on WA growers through a combination of on-farm research and development ac

cloud in sky

Climate trends in Western Australia

11 March 2016

Western Australia's climate has changed over the last century, particularly over the last 50 years. Average temperature has risen about 1°C.

Dr Ben Biddulph at the frost research trial taking observations with crop monitoring equipment

Fighting frost damage in cereals

12 February 2013

The department is a key partner in the Grains Research and Development Corporations' (GRDC) National Frost Initiative (NFI) which aims to provide the Australian grains industry with targeted resear

Image 5: Unfrosted to frosted grain comparision

Managing frost risk

14 December 2010

Frost occurs on clear nights in early spring when the air temperature drops to 2°C or less.

Close-up of a head of wheat and surrounding leaves covered in a thin layer of sparkling frost crystals

The science of frost and frequently asked questions

8 February 2011

Frost risk occurs virtually every year across southern and eastern agricultural regions. Actual occurrence of frost is determined by location and landscape factors as well as climate.

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