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DPIRD's blackleg spore maturity forecasts for WA's 2025 season have begun. The forecasts show the expected risk of blackleg infection occurring during the canola 4-6 leaf stage, relative to the date of sowing. Weekly updates to come#PestFactsWA dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/doc…

Slime mould was recently found on canola and stubble at Salmon Gums and Scaddan. Warm wet weather + high nitrogen levels = ideal conditions. Fruiting bodies may be grey, yellow or red. They don't cause any crop damage and no control is needed. #PestFactsWA dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/doc…

Weevil warning for WA canola growers❗Vegetable weevils causing damage at Munglinup & desiantha weevils attacking canola at Dumbleyung. Weevils hard to detect in establishing crops - keep an eye out for chewing damage on plants 🔎 #PestFactsWA GRDC West dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/doc…

Our latest edition of the Ovine Observer is out now! Read the latest on sheep industry turn-off, southern WA sheep reproductive rates, our updated lambing planner app, and the latest in sheep research projects. Head to our website for more 👇 dpird.wa.gov.au/about-us/newsl…

Native budworm caterpillars, typically a spring pest, are turning up early! Damaging numbers found recently in canola seedlings at Cranbrook and vetch at Wanbrough. #PestFactsWA GRDC West dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/doc…

There's been widespread hatching of redlegged earth mites in the southern coastal region of WA from late April, aligning with predictions from Cesar Australia's model. Read more in the latest #PestFactsWA GRDC West dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/doc…

DPIRD’s blackspot in field pea disease forecasts for the Western Australian 2025 season can now be viewed online. The latest forecast is current to 5 May 2025. #PestFactsWA GRDC West dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/doc…

Pasture and grazing management is essential for maintaining productive pastures, especially at the start of the season 🌱 Learn more about our tools and resources to help increase pasture productivity 👇👇 dpird.wa.gov.au/businesses/liv…

Confinement feeding may be an option for later lambing sheep producers with lower pasture availability 🌱 Learn if confinement feeding is right for you 👇 library.dpird.wa.gov.au/ap_factsheets/…

Pastures from Space shows that green feed is available in some areas, but not others 🌱 Ensure supplementary feeding is maintained until Feed on Offer reaches adequate levels 🐑 👉dpird.wa.gov.au/businesses/liv…

Water availability is tight in some areas 💧 Check out our water resources for livestock to ensure quality and quantity 👇👇 dpird.wa.gov.au/businesses/liv…

Our two new custom-built cone seeders are off to our Wheatbelt and Mid West grain trial sites 🚜 With our team undertaking more than 200 grains research experiments every year, this new gear is sure to get a workout 💪 GRDC West

Our newest issue of StockedUp is out now! Read about seasonal information and resources for 2025, and the latest industry news and events here 👇👇 dpird.wa.gov.au/about-us/newsl…

Landholders – facing seasonal challenges? Check out 👉 dpird.wa.gov.au/season2025 for tips and resources to help manage your livestock, pastures, crops, and more

❗Pest alert❗Cabbage centre grub caterpillars spotted damaging moisture-stressed canola near Koorda, Wongan Hills & Latham. Feed on stems/leaves of young canola & brassicas, leaving behind distinctive webbing. Check canola crops! #PestFactsWA GRDC West dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/doc…

Bryobia mite damage reported in emerging canola crops at Wongan Hills, Beverley, Perillup, Nalyerlup, North Cascade, Grass Patch and Beaumont. Redlegged earth mites are also damaging canola east of Esperance. #PestFactsWA GRDC West dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/doc…

We're monitoring green peach aphids (GPA) & testing for turnip yellows virus (TuYV) in canola from April to Aug 2025. After the #PestFactsWA article was published, GPA was found at Amelup & TuYV was detected in non-GPA aphids at South Stirlings. GRDC West dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/doc…

Downy mildew found in canola near Williams and Gibson. In WA it mainly affects young cotyledons and the first few true leaves. Look for yellowing on cotyledons and lower leaves. #PestFactsWA GRDC West dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/doc…

Low levels of blackleg stem canker reported in canola north of Dalyup and near Cascade. Blackleg is a serious fungal disease of canola. Learn more in the latest #PestFactsWA. GRDC West dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/doc…

Canola aphid & virus update at 29 May: Green peach aphid (GPA) found in canola near York - no Turnip yellows virus (TuYV) detected. GPA also trapped near Amelup (not in crop), also TuYV-negative. TuYV detected in trapped non-GPA aphids at South Stirlings. dpird.wa.gov.au/siteassets/doc…