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Plants may carry pests and diseases that pose a risk to WA

Importing plants, bulbs and cut flowers to Western Australia (including potting mix and soil)

29 April 2014

Western Australia remains relatively free of pests and diseases that adversely affect our agricultural industries and environment.

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Starting an aquaculture operation in Western Australia

4 October 2013

Aquaculture is one of Australia’s fastest growing primary industries.

Mark Seymour in Wittenoom Hills N rate Trial

Timing and rate of nitrogen for lower rainfall canola 2012-2014 trial report

14 January 2016

Yield response to applied nitrogen (N) in lower rainfall areas is often relatively low and may also reduce oil.

Goats

Introduction to dairy goat farming for small landholders

16 October 2013

The Australian dairy goat industry is relatively small, but there is an increasing consumer demand for healthy and exotic dairy products.

Livestock post-mortem techniques workshop

Sampling and post-mortem resources for veterinarians

9 March 2015

The following resources have been produced by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to assist veterinarians in selecting and preparing samples and conducting livesto

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First-time cattle ownership for the small landholder

11 November 2013

Cattle can be personally and financially rewarding but before getting into beef, small landholders need to consider whether themselves, their family and their farm are ready for a full-time bovine

Fawn coloured Brahman steer facing frontwards.

Importing ruminants into Western Australia

29 November 2013

Requirements under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Regulations 2013 apply when importing livestock from interstate and/or

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Agriculture a career for everyone: Primary school resources

31 March 2016

The Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) supports the growth of the state's agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.   Funded by the state governmen

brown and white horse standing in a paddock

Importing equines into Western Australia

29 November 2013

Requirements under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Regulations 2013 apply when importing livestock from interstate and/or

Camel standing side on in a green paddock.

Importing camels and South American camelids into Western Australia

29 November 2013

Requirements under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Regulations 2013 apply when importing livestock from interstate and/or

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Basics of alpaca keeping

1 November 2013

Many Western Australians are drawn to the alpaca's versatility and the low impact they have on the natural environment.

Nutrition and feed additives to reduce methane emissions from sheep

18 October 2013

Improved grazing and feeding management of sheep can reduce methane emissions per unit of product (feed efficiency) or emissions per unit of feed intake (methane yield).

Dog sitting on a cushion

Importing pets to Western Australia (including cats, dog, reptiles, frogs, insects)

5 June 2014

Western Australia (WA) remains relatively free of pests and diseases that adversely affect our agricultural industries and environment.

Johne's disease (JD) in cattle: management in Western Australia

25 November 2013

Johne’s disease (JD) is a chronic incurable infectious disease that affects cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, alpaca and deer.

View of a stable fly taken under a microscope

Compost, manure and flies

10 December 2013

Many landholders use compost and animal manure to improve their soil’s structure, texture, aeration, fertility and water-holding capacity.

Drenching weaner Merino sheep with a drenching gun.

Selenium and/or vitamin E deficiencies in sheep

13 December 2013

Selenium and vitamin E are essential in sheep diets, and work together to prevent and repair cell damage in the body.

Martin Harries in Aphid trial

Reassessing canola yield loss to aphids at Geraldton 2015 trial report

1 December 2015

Heavy infestation of aphids caused significant yield loss to canola in a high rainfall environment

Conifers with brown foliage, mostly at the base of the tree.

Cypress canker

8 April 2014

Cypress canker or conifer die-back is a serious disease of exotic conifers that is common in Perth.

Grain production in Western Australia map

29 June 2015

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development supports the growth of Western Australia's agrifood sector in four key areas: markets, productivity, profitability and people.

A group of eight pink grower pigs standing in a pen.

Importing pigs into Western Australia

29 November 2013

Requirements under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Regulations 2013 apply when importing livestock from interstate and/or

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