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Mangifera Indica - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Mango (Mangifera indica). The mango is a densely foliaged evergreen tropical fruit tree, which is native to north-eastern India and Myanmar. It is now widespread in its distribution and has been cultivated since ancient times. Mango is by volume the second largest tropical fruit crop in the world after bananas. Mangoes are grown commercially in …

Medicago Scutellata - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Snail medic (Medicago scutellata). Snail medic is a temperate annual pasture legume native to the Mediterranean region, which is well adapted to alkaline, cracking clay soils. A very minor pasture species in south-western Australia but is grown in subtropical environments like south-east Queensland as a winter-spring growing legume to complement summer growing grass pastures (Howie …

Puccinellia Ciliata - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Puccinellia (Puccinellia ciliata). Puccinellia is a moderately salt-tolerant and moderate to highly waterlogging tolerant perennial grass native to Turkey. It was introduced into Western Australia (WA) by CSIRO in the early 1960s as a pioneer plant for revegetating saltland and has been widely sown in south-western Australia to revegetate saline land. The relatively poor production …

Sorghum X Almum - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Perennial sorghum (Sorghum x almum). Perennial sorghum is an erect, tussocky, short-lived perennial grass with numerous tillers which under good growing conditions can reach about 3.5m at maturity.

Stylosanthes Seabrana - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Caatinga stylo (Stylosanthes seabrana). Stylosanthes seabrana is a perennial legume native to Bahia Region of Brazil. The common name ‘Caatinga’ is a type of subtropical vegetation (xeric shrubland and thorn forest), and an ecoregion characterized by this vegetation in interior north-eastern Brazil. Caatinga stylo is a short-lived perennial and generally lives between 2 to 4 …

Trifolium Pratense - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Red clover (Trifolium pratense). Red clover is a temperate, perennial (and sometimes biennial) pasture legume, which is native to Europe and Northern Asia. It is now cultivated for forage in temperate areas worldwide but is sensitive to high temperatures so has a limited role in Australia. It was evaluated in early pasture trials in high …

Vaccinium Corymbosum - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). The blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) is an evergreen perennial shrub, growing up to 3m tall. The fruit is a many-seeded blueberry, with white or pale green flesh. Varieties grown in Australia are classified into Southern Highbush, Rabbiteye and Northern Highbush which require varying levels of chilling (i.e. hours below 7°C to induce flowering).

Brassica Rapa - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Brassica rapa (turnips). Turnips along with ‘Swedes’ (Brassica napus var. napobrassica) are members of the brassica or crucifer family which also includes cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, radish and Brussels sprouts. The edible portion is called a 'root’ but is the enlarged base of the stem. They are biennial plants grown commercially as annuals. The species also …

Cenchrus Ciliaris - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris). Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) is a perennial grass forming tufted tussocks to 1m which is native to large parts of Africa, Arabian Peninsula, western Asia, Middle East and the Indian sub-continent (Humphreys 1967). Seedheads form a dense, hairy cylindrical spike, with straw-coloured burrs or fascicles comprising 1-4 spikelets which are light …

Vigna Unguiculata - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Vigna unguiculata (cowpea). Vigna unguiculata (cowpea) originates from West Africa (Cook et al. 2020) with an additional centre of genetic diversity in Southern India (Krishna 2014). Ba et al. (2004) found that domesticated cowpea showed a high genetic variability. Combined with high morphological diversity this has resulted in a complex taxonomy which has been reviewed …

Medicago Truncatula - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Barrel medic (Medicago truncatula). Barrel medic is a temperate annual pasture legume native to the Mediterranean region which is adapted to a wide range of soils from sandy loams to clays but prefers a neutral to alkaline pH (pHwater > 6.5), and not prone to waterlogging or salinity. It is more productive and persistent in low …

Sheep And Goat Industry Funding Scheme Annual Report 2020/2021, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Biosecurity published reports

The Sheep and Goat Industry Funding Scheme (IFS) has been operating since 2010 to address biosecurity threats relevant to the Western Australian (WA) sheep and goat industry. The Scheme was established by regulation under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 to enable sheep and goat producers to identify pest and disease priorities at a whole-of-industry level and raise funds for activities to address these priorities.

There are currently three Industry Funding Schemes in operation. In addition to the Sheep and Goat IFS, there is a Cattle IFS and a Grains, Seeds and Hay IFS. The three IFSs operate in …

Consultation Summary For Proposed Declared Pest Rates 2022/2023, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Biosecurity published reports

In accordance with the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Declared Pest Account) Regulations 2014, the Minister for Agriculture and Food carries out consultation on Declared Pest Rates, to be considered prior to the rates being determined and gazetted.

This document is the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's response to the submissions received.

Desmanthus Virgatus - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Desmanthus (Desmanthus virgatus). Desmanthus is a summer-growing, perennial legume adapted to neutral to alkaline, clay soils.

Stylosanthes Guianensis Var. Intermedia - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Fine stem stylo (Stylosanthes guianensis var. intermedia) Fine stem stylo is a tropical, low growing, perennial legume adapted to low fertility soils.

Cichorium Intybus - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Chicory (Cichorium intybus). Chicory is a short-term (two to five years) perennial pasture herb native to Europe, temperate and tropical Asia and North Africa. It has been cultivated as both a summer forage and as a ‘coffee substitute’ for centuries and was introduced into Australia in the 19th century. In experimental trials in northern Western …

Dactylis Glomerata - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata). Cocksfoot (also orchard grass) is a cool-season (temperate) perennial bunch pasture grass native to Europe, northern Africa and temperate Asia. It has been introduced to other temperate parts of the world including North and South America, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia because of its value as a pasture plant. Cocksfoot is …

Panicum Coloratum - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Bambatsi panic (Panicum coloratum). Bambatsi panic is a sub-tropical, tufted perennial grass adapted to fertile, clay soils. It will persist on sandy soils but with low productivity.

Cajanus Cajan - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan). Pigeon pea is an annual or perennial legume which is widely cultivated in tropical and sub tropical regions around the world for both human consumption and as a forage/cover crop.

Lolium Multiflorum - Environmental Weed Risk Assessment 2022, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Environmental Weed Risk Assessments

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum). Italian ryegrass is a long season annual or biennial pasture grass which are diploid or tetraploid hybrids. It is used as a short-term pasture or as a high-yielding silage/hay crop and so requires regular re-seeding. In south-western Australia Italian ryegrass is included in pasture mixes in high rainfall dairy pastures. In …