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

Zadoks growth scale

3 December 2013

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

Black house spide in its web, eating a chafer

Common neighbourhood spiders

11 December 2013

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

Different pest weevils species

Identifying soil beetle pests

14 February 2014

In the south-west of Western Australia, many types of beetles are found in pastures, broadacre and horticultural crops.

Sheep in a dry, dusty paddock

Supplementary feeding and feed budgeting for sheep

27 November 2013

Supplementary feeding of sheep, with grain, hay or silage is necessary when pastures or stubbles are deficient in energy and protein.

Established Lucerne stand

Lucerne - the plant and its establishment

5 August 2014

Lucerne or alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a deep-rooted, temperate, perennial pasture legume which is well adapted to mixed farming systems in southern Western Australia.

Types of citrus with the blue sticker and WA birthmark symbol

Citrus pests

18 December 2013

Find out more about 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.

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Quarantine WA border checkpoints

28 October 2013

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) Quarantine WA service operates border checkpoints as a first line of defence against incursions of unwanted pests, weeds and

vet holding dog

Animal Welfare Grant Program

30 September 2021

The Western Australian Government is supporting the welfare of companion animals and wildlife through grants for not-for-profit activities that foster and rehome pets, rehabilitate wildlife, and pr

Sheep grazing green pastures in warm times of the year may be at risk of haemonchosis.

Barber's pole worm in sheep

2 December 2013

Barber's pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is a potentially harmful roundworm parasite of sheep which can cause a disease called haemonchosis.

Scion and rootstock diameters need to be as close as possible for a successful graft

Propagating mangoes

3 December 2013

Establishing a healthy, productive orchard requires planning and preparation.

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