Fruit

Western Australia’s fruit growing industries extend from Kununurra in the far north to Albany on the cool south coast.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works closely with industry to improve efficiency and increase returns from the farm gate to export markets.

Strawberries are the highest value export, supplying around two-thirds of the Australian total. Key markets in the last year were Singapore and New Zealand followed by Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.

Steady growth is occurring in the avocado, citrus and mango industries due to additional plantings and efficient production.

Rockmelons safety update

Articles

Growing avocados - irrigation principles

17 March 2015

This article provides the guiding principles to efficient irrigation of avocados.
Avocado industry regulation in Western Australia

1 April 2014

The production and distribution of avocados is a complex business. Existing and potential growers need to be aware of important issues and regulations, some of which are summarised here.
Avocado industry contacts in Western Australia

1 April 2014

Commercial production of avocados in Western Australia is a complex business requiring specialist skills and knowledge. Much of this knowledge may need to be sourced from others.
Challenges growing Hass avocado in cool regions

30 July 2014

The cool Mediterranean conditions of the South-West of Western Australia are sub-optimal for avocado production which can impact on the reliability of cropping.
Cross-pollinisers for Hass avocado

28 July 2014

While Hass avocados are commonly grown in the South-West of Western Australia without a cross-polliniser variety, much interest has focused around the potential benefits of using a suitable cross-p
Growing avocados: frost

7 July 2014

The avocado tree, while quite adaptable to a range of climatic conditions, is considered to be sensitive to frost.