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.

Last updated: 15 August 2023

Announcements

Media release

28 July 2023

Recreational demersal fishing closure to aid stock recovery

Boat based-recreational fishing for demersal scalefish between Kalbarri and Augusta will close on 1 August and reopen for the next school holidays on 23 September.

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.

A Red Dwarf Honey Bee sucking nectar from a pink flower

Media release

6 July 2023

Report sightings of Red dwarf honey bees

During targeted surveillance, a single colony was found by the federal Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Food (DAFF) and the WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).

DPIRD biosecurity officer inspects tagged host tree

Media release

5 May 2023

Winter no dampener to plant pests – gardeners urged to monitor and report

Metropolitan gardeners are urged to maintain vigilance during winter and continue to look for and report two significant exotic plant pests that could devastate the State’s valuable agriculture industries, home gardens and the environment.

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.