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Dr Kristine Rayner with cattle

SMS livestock surveillance networks

17 September 2018

Cattle producers in the shires of Albany, Denmark and Plantagenet in Western Australia and sheep producers in the shires of Esperance and Ravensthorpe are invited to participate in local surveillan

Canola in the Stirling Ranges

Western Australian canola industry

1 November 2013

Canola is an important crop in Western Australia, with production over the last five years estimated at 2.2 million tonnes worth around $1.2 billion to the state economy each year.

Fabric pests damage

Identifying and controlling clothes moths, carpet beetles and silverfish

4 October 2013

Clothes moths, carpet beetles and silverfish can be destructive household pests. Learn how to recognise and deal with them.

Loading a sample on the MALDI-TOF at the Animal Health Laboratories. A MALDI-TOF (or matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight) is a soft ionization technique used in mass spectrometry, allowing the analysis of biomolecules)

DPIRD Diagnostics and Laboratory Services (DDLS) - Animal Pathology

25 October 2013

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

Nine pink adult free range pigs standing in various positions on dirt.

Pig genetics

14 January 2014

The genetic potential of pigs can have a major influence on the productivity and profitability of a pig enterprise.

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

On-farm handling of finisher pigs to optimise pork quality

14 January 2014

Pigs encounter humans in varying degrees on farm and at the abattoir. The consequence of pigs being handled negatively before slaughter is a reduction in pork quality.

Man handling livestock using a device

Importing livestock into Western Australia - fees and charges

29 November 2013

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) fees and charges for biosecurity services comes into effect on 1 July each year* to enable DPIRD to continue to provide essenti

Students from Western Australia College of Agriculture Harvey visiting DAFWA to learn about barley crops.

Upper secondary 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.

Close up of white star potatoes on white background

Potato seed certification

20 November 2013

DDLS Seed Testing and Certification is responsible for administering the industry seed potato production schemes in Western Australia.

Two hands, covered in dirt, outstreched to show off a few garden worms.

Worm farms

5 March 2014

Worm farms are good for the environment as the worms recycle organic waste by converting it into liquid and solid fertilisers. These farms are popular with householders as they are easy to look aft

Mixed pulse seeds

Western Australia’s seed import requirements

13 March 2014

Western Australia has in place conditions for the importation of seeds to avoid the introduction of pest and diseases into the State. This page summarises seed import requirements and conditions an

Plant pathology culture samples

DDLS – Plant Pathology Laboratories service fees

21 July 2016

DDLS - Plant Pathology Laboratories charges for the services it provides.

Hands shaking in front of growing wheat.

Farm Debt Mediation Scheme WA

19 February 2015

The Farm Debt Mediation Scheme in Western Australia is available to assist farm and pastoral businesses and financial institutions resolve disputes about business financial arrangements.

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Carbon farming management options in Western Australia

13 November 2013

The aim of carbon farming is to sequester more carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as part of Australia's response to climate change.

RBDC logo

Rural Business Development Corporation (RBDC)

6 November 2013

The role of the Rural Business Development Corporation (RBDC) is to properly and fairly administer assistance schemes for the rural sector on behalf of the State and delivers other services for the

Dorsal view of a red over-wintering form of two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) on a gerbera leaf

Spider mite pests of Western Australian plants

9 October 2013

Mites of the Tetranychidae family (commonly known as spider mites) include some important pests of economic concern to agriculture and forestry.

Plant material must be declared to Quarantine WA and must meet all entry conditions

Quarantine: frequently asked questions

29 August 2013

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) Quarantine WA service is here to support individuals and businesses as they pursue their activities, while ensuring our borde

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Quarantine WA border checkpoints

28 October 2013

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) Quarantine WA service operates border checkpoints as a first line of defence against incursions of unwanted pests, weeds and

Fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, seed and honey are potential carriers of unwanted pests and diseases

Quarantine - organisms and potential carriers

12 December 2013

Under biosecurity legislation, any item that poses a biosecurity risk should be referred to quarantine inspectors for assessment.

A beagle detector dog called Boston

Quarantine WA

29 August 2013

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Quarantine WA service works hard to prevent the introduction of exotic pests, diseases and weeds found in other states and territorie

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