A group of international researchers has thrown its support behind WA scientists in their quest to develop a high value feed for the State’s northern cattle industry. The researchers have shared their experience to support the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s feasibility studies to breed a seedless (sterile) leucaena
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A new app to assist canola growers to manage the risk of the fungal disease Sclerotinia stem rot is being developed, which incorporates new research to help determine when crops are susceptible to infection. Sclerotinia is currently the most unpredictable disease that threatens Western Australian canola crops, which, with suitable conditions,
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The latest annual reports for Western Australia’s three industry-driven biosecurity funding schemes are now available on the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website. Industry Funding Schemes (IFS) address the biosecurity priorities of the cattle; grains, seeds and hay; and sheep and goat industries in Western Australia. The reports outline the
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Signs are positive for future control options for the horticultural insect pest tomato potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) as a result of research by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. In September 2017, the department commenced a nine month period of research to improve the understanding about tomato potato psyllid
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The State Government will invest $4.03 million to protect livestock and rangeland businesses from the ongoing impacts of wild dogs. Kalgoorlie Pastoral Alliance Cell ($2 million), Southern Gascoyne Rangelands Cell ($986,000), Murchison Regional Vermin Cell ($594,000) and Murchison Hub Cell ($450,000) have been awarded grants as part of the Rangelands Cell
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The WA Government will invest $5 million in driving better digital connectivity for agricultural and pastoral businesses in regional Western Australia. The Digital Farm grants program will enable farming businesses to use smart farming technologies such as cloud-based data sharing and decision-making tools to improve their productivity and output. The program aims
Read MoreThe Western Australian Government has reiterated its concerns with draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry following last night's report on ABC's 7.30. The standards, drafted in a process led by the New South Wales Government, do little to improve conditions for egg-laying chickens and are not based
Read MoreThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has reviewed control requirements for a range of animal and plant species to help guide efforts in protecting the State’s agricultural industries and the environment. The department recently assessed the legislative status of 44 declared animals and 61 declared plants. Department officer Andrew Reeves
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Encouraging the conversation around the sharing of farm data was the key objective of the recent ‘Getting value from farm data networks’ forum. About 70 people attended the one-day interactive grower group forum hosted by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development at Technology Park, Bentley. Department eConnected Grainbelt project manager
Read MoreThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is offering a total of $150,000 in grants to help agriculture, food and beverage businesses attract investment and growth capital. Applications are now open for the Investor Ready Incentive Scheme grants of up to $50,000 for individual premium food and beverage businesses with
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