Land use

Western Australia is the largest Australian State, spanning 2 400 kilometres from north to south, and experiencing a variety of climatic conditions, soil and land properties, and water availability. Accordingly, the state is suited to a variety of agricultural industries ranging from open range grazing and broadacre cereal cropping through to irrigated pastures and horticulture, orchards and vineyards.

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia provides the advice, support and tools needed to ensure the State’s land has the capability to sustain agricultural use, without degrading the soil and water resources on which it relies, and to ensure our most valuable agricultural land is protected from non-agricultural development.

Articles

Establishing an orchard for small landholders

1 October 2013

Growing an orchard can give immense satisfaction — especially when consuming the ripened end product.
Biosecurity plans for small landholders

3 October 2013

If you run livestock, whether on a small scale or commercially, you need a biosecurity plan.
Tips for purchasing small rural landholdings

18 July 2014

Tips for purchasing small rural landholdings is designed to assist prospective purchasers with selecting the most suitable property to meet their needs and expectations.
E-commerce and online selling for the small producer

13 June 2014

The internet has revolutionised the way in which business is conducted, impacting every aspect of a business, from record and account keeping to marketing and promotion, banking, communication and
Co-operatives for small producers

27 November 2013

Small producers can often feel a little out of their depth when it comes to supplying and marketing their produce to large-scale buyers.
Keep sheep parasites at bay

3 April 2014

When you have farm animals, unfortunately worms, lice and flies are sure to follow. Insect pest and parasite infestations will make members of your flock unwell and even cost them their lives.
Keeping backyard chickens

2 October 2013

Chickens can be a great asset to any small landholding. They provide eggs, produce fertiliser, control insects and weeds, eat kitchen scraps and loosen soil while scratching.
Agistment for small landholders

16 June 2014

Agistment describes the movement of livestock from a property where there is little feed or water to another property where there are adequate supplies.
Plan to plant on your small property

3 April 2014

Revegetating your dream property can be a challenge, so make sure you take the time to plan.
Direct selling channels for small producers

4 October 2013

Selling direct to consumers is an opportunity perfect for small producers as it increases the possibility of receiving a higher return.