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Septoria spot on external orange fruit surface showing characteristic small spots

Septoria spot of citrus: declared pest

28 November 2013

Septoria spot (Septoria citri) is a serious pest of citrus that can affect external fruit quality. This pest is not known to occur in Western Australia.

Genetically modified canola field trail

Genetic modification

21 February 2013

This page contains a summary of genetic modification and the Australian genetically modified organism-related legislation, and introduces the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Developme

Cat-facing can be a sign of WFT damage in strawberries.

Thrips infestations in strawberry crops

14 January 2014

Thrips are small slender insects (1.2mm long by 0.1mm), just visible to the naked eye.

Webbing visible from a heavy mite infestation on this strawberry crop

Mite pests of strawberry crops

14 January 2014

The most common mite pest of strawberry crops is two-spotted mite (Tetranychus urticae), also known as spider mite or red-spider mite.

Typical symptoms of Fusarium crown rot in strawberry

Crown and root rot diseases of strawberries

13 January 2014

Strawberries are affected by a number of pathogens causing crown and/or root rots.  These diseases are becoming more prevalent for several reasons including the withdrawal of methyl bromide as a so

Severe powdery mildew infection on strawberry

Powdery mildew of strawberries

13 January 2014

Powdery mildew is a disease which is becoming more prevalent in Western Australian strawberry crops as increasing areas are being grown under high (Haygrove) tunnels.

Cultivar Lambert cherries with Little cherry disease symptoms (left) and healthy fruit (right)

Little cherry disease: declared pest

7 February 2014

Little cherry disease [Ampelovirus Little cherry virus 2 (LChV-2)] is a serious pest of cherries that can affect fruit development and quality.

Crop of barley

Barley production - effect of weather damage on quality and varietal purity

5 December 2013

Weather damage in barley is a common problem worldwide including the south coast of Western Australia (WA) where it is associated with the late spring/early summer rains.

Planting new mango plantation in Dandaragan

Spacing, soil preparation and planting mangoes

3 December 2013

Establishing a healthy and productive orchard requires planning and preparation. You must first select a mango variety and then its propagation method.

Mango trees growing in suburban Perth can bear well.

Growing mangoes in cooler areas of Western Australia

3 December 2013

Mango fruit produced in the Perth area is seasonally the latest in Australia and receives high prices in WA and interstate.

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Careers in food and fibre

24 October 2013

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia supports the growth of Western Australia’s agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.

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Education scholarships and awards

29 October 2013

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia supports the growth of Western Australia ’s agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.

Careers in the food and fibre industry - Commercial Agronomist

Career and employment resources

29 October 2013

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia supports the growth of Western Australia’s agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.

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Pathways to a career in food and fibre

29 October 2013

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia supports the growth of Western Australia’s agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.

Hands holding lupin seed at harvest

Teaching resources

30 October 2013

DAFWA supports the growth of WA’s agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.

Fruit and vegetables

Early childhood education resources

30 October 2013

DAFWA supports the growth of WA’s agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.

Fruit and vegetables

Primary education resources

30 October 2013

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia supports the growth of Western Australia’s agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.

Basket of breads and flour

Lower secondary education resources

30 October 2013

DAFWA supports the growth of WA’s agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.

Leaf symptoms of Little cherry disease

Little cherry disease: pest data sheet

10 February 2014

Ampelovirus Little cherry virus 2 (LChV-2) is one cause of little cherry disease (LCD) and is an exotic pest to Western Australia.

Septoria spot on external orange fruit surface showing characteristic small spots. Photo © NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Septoria spot of citrus: pest data sheet

25 February 2014

Septoria spot of citrus (Septoria citri) is an exotic disease to Western Australia. It is a serious pest that causes fruit blemishes, affecting saleability for the fresh fruit market.

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