Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Promoting the growth of our agriculture, food production, aquatic resources, and regions in WA. DPIRD may remove any posts or comments that violate this policy.

Welcome to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development official page 👋

This page is monitored from 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday (AWST). All information provided is general in nature and can change over time. While we aim to ensure the information published is accurate at the time of posting, we advise users to always check that it is current and relevant to your

situation. MODERATION POLICY

We encourage discussion, commentary, questions and even criticism but ask that you keep interactions relevant and respectful. DPIRD reserves the right to ban anyone who breaches this policy. We may edit or delete comments that are considered to be:
• Defamatory, abusive, harassing, bullying, discriminatory, racist, offensive, fraudulent or illegal information.
• False, misleading or deceptive.
• Irrelevant posts or comments.
• Private or confidential information.
• Encourages illegal activity, or which otherwise violates the law.
• Promotes a commercial interest. Opinions posted by users of this page do not reflect those of DPIRD or the Western Australian Government. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and recognises their enduring connection to the land and waters. DPIRD acknowledges their continuing cultures and value the contribution they make to the life of our regions. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

31/08/2026

Aboriginal Pastoral Academy participants get 👇🏿

🐎 Training to becoming workforce ready
🫱🏿‍🫲🏽 Mentoring and support
🤠 A ringer’s kit with the right clothes and safety gear
✨ Unlimited aura points

Protect your horses and livestock from ARGT 🌾 🐎 🐄 We’re doing new research on Annual Ryegrass Toxicity (ARGT) and are se...
31/08/2026

Protect your horses and livestock from ARGT 🌾 🐎 🐄

We’re doing new research on Annual Ryegrass Toxicity (ARGT) and are seeking information on where ARGT is occurring in WA and any impacts on the grain and livestock industries.

Complete the survey, register your interest for a FREE test kit, and help us improve WA’s ARGT detection, surveillance and future risk prediction tools. Survey link below 👇

All that glitters is not gold(fish) 😧A reminder this that aquarium fish should never be released into WA’s sensitive w...
27/08/2026

All that glitters is not gold(fish) 😧

A reminder this that aquarium fish should never be released into WA’s sensitive waterways.

Species like goldfish, koi carp, guppies and pearl cichlids are more aggressive than native species and can outcompete them - consuming their food, damaging natural habitats and spreading diseases.

Ultra-high-resolution drone imagery surveying up to 500 hectares a day is helping us find and map skeleton w**d infestat...
26/08/2026

Ultra-high-resolution drone imagery surveying up to 500 hectares a day is helping us find and map skeleton w**d infestations before they can spread 🔎💀🌻

The new edge-computing technology is allowing our biosecurity officers to quickly locate suspect skeleton w**d detections in the field and upload suspect detections on the same day - speeding up identification and treatment.

The program is funded through WA’s Grain, Seeds and Hay Industry Funding Schemes.

WA’s wheatbelt has turned gold! 💛As tempting as it may be to jump the fence and get a selfie – never enter a canola crop...
25/08/2026

WA’s wheatbelt has turned gold! 💛

As tempting as it may be to jump the fence and get a selfie – never enter a canola crop.

W**d seeds and soil that may contain fungal disease can easily be spread by footwear and vehicles, with devastating impacts on crops.

24/08/2026

Spend the day at our Kununurra border checkpoint!

Some items can't be brought into WA because they may carry biosecurity risks that could impact our agriculture and environment 🍎🍯🌱

Travelling prepared helps keep WA protected 🤝

Heading to Dowerin Machinery Field Days on the 26 - 27 August? We’ll have a shedload of experts ready to talk to you abo...
18/08/2026

Heading to Dowerin Machinery Field Days on the 26 - 27 August?

We’ll have a shedload of experts ready to talk to you about:
⛅️ our new weather stations app
📈 sharing your on-farm data securely
🌳 boosting your farm’s climate resilience
🐑 sheep & goat eID
🐷 protecting livestock from emergency animal diseases
and more!

18/08/2026

Lawrence Christoffelsz from Australian Trade and Logistics Corporation is the second pea on our pod! 🫛

The ‘Food & Beverage – Trade Unpacked’ podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to begin their export market journey 🛫

17/08/2026

Stable fly is a declared pest in 15 local government areas on the Swan Coastal Plain 🪰

Landholders in these areas must take action to reduce stable fly breeding sites by managing organic waste on their property.

Check out our website for more information on the amendments to the 2019 management plan.

More Show for Your Dough! What’s new at the Perth Royal Show this year 👇 🫰Discounts of up to 50% for early bird tickets...
12/08/2026

More Show for Your Dough!

What’s new at the Perth Royal Show this year 👇

🫰Discounts of up to 50% for early bird tickets to the Show
🎆 More than 100 FREE things to see and do
🌭 Meals from just $5 including the Bush BBQ and WA Cheese Toasties

Find out when tickets go on sale: https://raswa.org.au/perth-royal-show

The Perth Royal Show is returning in 2026 with more value, more entertainment, more experiences and more to discover! 🎡🎢

🎟️Thanks to the support of the State Government of Western Australia, Early Bird tickets will be available for 50% off.

We're talking 12 hours of 100+ FREE entertainment activities, meals from just $5, and 2-for-1 rides for an hour every morning. At this year's Show, there is something for everyone. So:

Make a note or just remember,
From 26 September,
The Perth Royal Show,
Is more show for your dough.

Be in the know, save on the Show. Pre-register now (link in bio), tickets go on sale at 12pm on Wednesday, 19 August. Tickets are limited.

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