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Growing avocados: flowering, pollination and fruit set

11 April 2017

Avocados have an unusual flowering behaviour that is affected by temperature, particularly cold conditions which can impact on the level of fruit set.

Hedging machine in action

Citrus pruning

18 January 2017

Pruning is a cultural practice involving the removal of tree branches and limbs.

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Quarantine WA border checkpoints

11 May 2016

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia's (DAFWA) Quarantine WA service operates border checkpoints as a first line of defence against incursions of unwanted pests, weeds and dise

Black house spide in its web, eating a chafer

Common neighbourhood spiders

17 February 2016

There are many hundreds of species of spiders in Australia which play a beneficial role in our environment by eating insect pests.

Types of citrus with the blue sticker and WA birthmark symbol

Citrus pests

21 November 2014

This web page describes the most common insect pests of citrus trees occurring in home gardens in Western Australia and their control using natural or low toxic chemical controls.

Carpet beetle adult an larva

Identifying and controlling clothes moths, carpet beetles and silverfish

29 November 2016

Clothes moths, carpet beetles and silverfish can be destructive household pests. This information will help you recognise what they look like and understand their habits and where they live.

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Fencing for beginners

20 March 2017

Well-designed and constructed fences are essential infrastructure on any property. Without quality fencing, maintaining livestock can be a real headache.

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

Quarantine: frequently asked questions

12 April 2017

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia's (DAFWA) Quarantine WA service is here to support individuals and businesses as they pursue their activities, while ensuring our borders a

Dry farm with irrigated Collie River canal

2017 growing season resources

27 June 2017

2017 is likely to be a challenging growing season for many agricultural businesses across the grainbelt.

Sketch of cereal stages seedling development as described by Zadoks growth stages

Zadoks growth scale

3 May 2016

Zadoks growth scale is a a 0-99 scale of development that is recognised internationally for research, advisory work and farm practice, particularly to time the application of chemicals and fertilis

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