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Pasture Condition Guide For The Kimberley, Kathryn Ryan, Elizabeth Tierney, Paul Novelly, Robert Mccartney

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This interactive guide has been produced as a tool for assessing pasture condition over a range of pasture types in the Kimberley. A pasture type is a distinctive mix of plant species, soil type and landscape position. For example, the Mitchell Grass Alluvial Plain Pasture type is a mixture of Mitchell grasses and other species occurring on black soil alluvial plains. Pasture condition is an important factor affecting the potential of the rangelands for animal production and is a useful indicator for the sustainability of production.

Review Of Report On The “Status Of Nearshore Finfish Stocks In South-Western Western Australia: Australian Herring And Tailor”, Department Of Fisheries

Fisheries occasional publications

No abstract provided.

West Coast Rock Lobster Fishery Ecological Risk Assessment 20 February 2013, Department Of Fisheries

Fisheries occasional publications

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Smoke In Grape And Wine Production, Kristen Brodison

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Smoke exposure of grapevines and the development of smoke-related characteristics in the resulting wines is an increasing issue for the wine industry. As Australia faces a warming climate with more bushfires, smoke exposure in vineyards is becoming more regular.

Wines made from grapes exposed to smoke during sensitive growth stages can exhibit aromas and flavours resembling smoked meat, disinfectant, leather, salami and ashtrays. Where unfavourable smoke characteristics are detected by consumers at high concentrations the wine may be unpalatable. Unsalable wines result in financial losses for producers with costs flowing on to wine brands, market presence and future sales.

Few …

Establishment Guide For Sub-Tropical Grasses : Key Steps To Success, Geoff Allan Moore, Ron Yates, Phil Barrett-Lennard, Phil Nichols, Brad Wintle, John Titterington, Chris Loo

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Sub-tropical perennial grasses are now widely sown in the Northern Agricultural region (NAR) and on the south coast of Western Australia (WA). Since 2000, more than 50 000 ha have been sown to perennial grasses in the NAR and about 150 000 ha on the south coast, mainly kikuyu.

Audit Of Wa Agricultural Lime Quality 2013, Chris Gazey

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Applying agricultural lime is the most economical way of ameliorating low soil pH in broadscale agriculture in Western Australia (WA). In WA, agricultural lime is usually limesand from coastal sand dunes, crushed limestone from coastal deposits or crushed dolomitic lime (usually marketed as dolomite) from old lake and inland drainage systems. Other sources are Cretaceous chalk and lake bed marls.

WA agriculture is well serviced by lime suppliers, although the quality of lime varies markedly around the State, and cost does not always reflect quality as measured by neutralising value and fineness. Neutralising value and particle size distribution (fineness) are …

In-Water Hull Cleaning System Cost & Cost Benefit Analysis, Department Of Fisheries

Fisheries occasional publications

No abstract provided.

In-Water Hull Cleaning And Filtration System: In-Water Cleaning Trials, Department Of Fisheries

Fisheries occasional publications

No abstract provided.

Guidance Statement For Oil And Gas Industry Consultation With The Department Of Fisheries, Department Of Fisheries

Fisheries occasional publications

No abstract provided.

Selections Of The Houghton Clones Of Cabernet Sauvignon, Glynn Ward, Ian Cameron, Richard Fennessy

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Cabernet Sauvignon is the premium red wine grape variety grown in Western Australia. The high quality wines produced have won prestigious awards and accolades nationally and internationally. The first clonal selection of Cabernet Sauvignon in Western Australia was conducted by the Department of Agriculture at the Houghton Vineyard in the Swan Valley from 1968 to 1970. The objective was yield improvement, vine health and fruit flavour. Twenty-one high performing vines were identified from vines planted in Houghton Vineyard in the 1950s as cuttings sourced from vines planted in the 1930s. These high performing vines became known as the ‘Houghton clones’. …

Importing And Keeping Introduced Mammals, Birds, Reptiles And Amphibians In Western Australia, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia

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Many animals and birds cause severe damage to agriculture and the environment. They can:carry diseases or parasites, damage agricultural crops, displace native animals and plants, damage property, cause land degradation and have a negative impact on pets.

These primarily introduced species (species that have originated in another country) have been declared by the Minister for Agriculture and Food as either prohibited organisms or permitted organisms under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAMA).

This bulletin lists those animals which can be kept under a permit in aviculture and as pets or companion animals, or are stock animals. Species that …

Inland Aquaculture In Western Australia: Establishing An Aquaculture Operation - Overview And Licensing, Western Australia. Department Of Fisheries

(Fisheries) occasional publications

Relatively high prices and market opportunity can make aquaculture enterprises appear superficially attractive; however, before making any investment decision, it is important to undertake adequate research based on the best available information to ensure all potential environmental (including biosecurity, climate, suitability of fish species, suitability of site), logistical (including access, infrastructure, food and water requirements) and economic (short and long-term viability) matters are identified early in the planning process.

This paper identifies some of the important factors that need to be considered before undertaking and/or investing in an inland aquaculture enterprise. It assumes suitable land is available to develop an …

A Method For Determining A Fee For Access To The Aquatic Environment For Aquaculture And Pearling Purposes, Department Of Fisheries

Fisheries occasional publications

Water Lease Fees Working Group Report to the Hon Minister Norman Moore, MLC Minister for Fisheries July 2011

Inland Aquaculture In Western Australia: Establishing An Aquaculture Operation Overview And Licensing, Western Australian Department Of Fisheries

Fisheries occasional publications

The Department of Fisheries (Department) is continuing to improve the efficiency and transparency of the regulatory assessment processes for prospective aquaculture ventures, and is in the process of implementing initiatives to increase competitiveness and attract private investment for some larger-scale aquaculture proposals. Support provided by the Department, particularly in areas such as fish health, has contributed to the growth of the industry, which will be underpinned by a secure and informed policy platform to facilitate future growth.

Status Reports Of The Fisheries And Aquatic Resources Of Western Australia 2012/13. State Of The Fisheries, W.J Fletcher, K. Santoro

Status reports of the fisheries and aquatic resources

The Status Reports of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of Western Australia (SRFAR) provide the public with an annual update on the state of the fish stocks and other aquatic resources of Western Australia (WA) managed by the Department of Fisheries (Department). These reports outline the most recent assessments of the cumulative risk status for each of the aquatic resources (assets) within WA’s six Bioregions using an Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management (EBFM) approach.

Government Of Western Australia Department Of Fisheries Annual Report 2012/13, Government Of Western Australia Department Of Fisheries

Department of Fisheries annual reports

This annual report provides an overview of the Department and its operations for the financial year ended 30 June 2013. It has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Financial Management Act 2006, the Fish Resources Management Act 1994 and the Public Sector Commission’s Annual reporting framework – 2012/13 reporting year.