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.
The Processed Oat Partnership (POP) is an industry-led program, supported by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), which will provide a foundation for growth in the
Oat growers are encouraged to keep a look out for the plant disease red leather leaf (RLL), which was confirmed in Western Australia for the first time last season.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is encouraging hay growers to check their crops for signs of Septoria avenae blotch, with the wet conditions providing the perf
Spring growing conditions are a critical factor in determining how important it is to cut hay at the optimal growth stage for yield, quality, and overall returns, research trials have revealed.
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.
