Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

We work to develop and protect Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector and aquatic resources, and build vibrant regions with strong economies.

Last updated: 20 July 2023

Announcements

Landscape image of Fitzroy area submerged by flood waters

Public notice

13 January 2023

Kimberley flood response underway for primary producers

Support for eligible primary producers impacted by flooding in the Fitzroy River catchment.

A DPIRD Fisheries research vessel in the ocean.

News story

20 July 2023

Consultation to continue on Aquatic Resource Management Act

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development will convene a workshop with peak representative bodies in August.

Media release

22 March 2023

Agricultural emissions reduction paper released for comment

The State’s agriculture sector is encouraged to have its say on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sequestration across the Western Australian landscape.

News story

6 December 2022

New measures set to boost the recovery of West Coast demersal scalefish

Updates to the West Coast Demersal Scalefish Recovery Plan to increase dermersal scalefish stocks.

What we do

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