Pruning is a cultural practice involving the removal of tree branches and limbs.
This is essential after harvest to maintain productivity. With citrus, correct pruning can make a significant difference to yields and fruit quality.
Fertiliser is a major input cost for vegetable growers. Vegetable growers need to gain maximum yield for the fertiliser applied.
Monitoring a citrus orchard to gain some knowledge of the effectiveness of nutrition programs can be difficult, expensive and time consuming. It is, however, the only way a valid assessment can be made of the effectiveness of fertiliser programs on tree performance and their effect on soil chemi
To make sure that any chemical application doesn’t leave you short on protection or break your withholding periods, the Flystrike Assist application (mobile app for iOS and Android) has been developed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
The averaged annual direct cost of water erosion to dryland farming in Western Australia is estimated to be $10 million, but the costs are much higher in years of severe summer storms.
Correct nutrition of citrus trees is essential if they are to crop and perform to their maximum potential.
Determining the size of the crop on citrus trees is an important tool which allows growers to make appropriate management decisions for the upcoming season. It is also useful for negotiating with buyers for marketing your supply of fruit.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works with the land-use planning system to ensure that land and water resources are available for agriculture and food businesses to expand and grow.
Whitegrubs are a minor pest of potato and cabbage crops in Indonesia but can be very damaging in Western Australia.
Two-spotted mite is a minor pest of potatoes in both Indonesia and Western Australia.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has worked with the Indonesian potato industry to increase the productivity of Indonesian crops planted with WA seed potatoes.
