Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

We strive to cultivate and preserve Western Australia's agriculture, food industry, and aquatic resources while also building vibrant regional communities with flourishing economies.
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Announcements

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News story

New website is live

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has launched its new website, streamlining its current sites into a single unified and modern presence.
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News story

Small Scale Abattoir Feasibility Voucher Program

The Small Scale Abattoir Feasibility Voucher Program provides a co-funding opportunity to progress ideas and validate prospective opportunities for the boutique meat processing sector in Western Australia.
Polyphagous shot-hole borer video animation at Yagan Square
Media release

Work to protect healthy trees from exotic borer

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is calling on communities across Perth to help stop the spread of the destructive beetle Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB).
BEN signs are now in parts of the Swan Canning Estuary
Media release

Nearly 1800 BEN signs supporting beach safety

Almost 1800 Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signs are now in the ground along Western Australia’s coast from Esperance to the Pilbara, including the Swan River, boosting beach safety this summer.
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What we do

Our main goal is to promote the growth of our agriculture, food production, and aquatic resources in Western Australia and to support the development of prosperous regional communities.

The Pinnacles

Supporting Our Regions

DPIRD is committed to building vibrant regions and strong economies for our community
Library

DPIRD Research

Explore our collection of unique research papers and scientific documents
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Media Centre

Find media releases from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, contact details for our media team and ministerial media statements
SharkSmart

SharkSmart

Going for a dip? Keep up to date on shark sightings
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West Coast Demersal scalefish stocks recovery

Learn about the support and monitoring invested for the recovery of West Coast demersal scalefish stocks from Kalbarri to Augusta
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Drought Response WA

Support information and resources to help farmers navigate the dry seasonal conditions.

Services

Publications

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Ministerial reporting

Contact

Other contacts
Telephone:
Emergency Animal Diseases: 1800 675 888
Exotic Plant Pest Hotline: 1800 084 881
Pest and Disease Information Service (PaDIS): 8 9368 3080
FishWatch: 1800 815 507
Report shark sightings to Water Police: 8 9442 8600
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