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: 8 May 2024

Announcements

Polyphagous shot-hole borer video animation at Yagan Square

Media release

8 January 2024

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).

Media release

18 April 2024

DPIRD’s Season 2024 webpages destination for cattle management information

Cattle producers affected by dry season conditions have been urged to regularly monitor their herds and act early to ensure the condition and welfare of animals.

DPIRD staff member standing in front of trailer

Media release

12 February 2024

Driving sustainable and innovative outcomes a focus of DPIRD display at Woolorama

A livestock methane measuring machine, electronic identification and farm business support will be among the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) offering at Wagin Woolorama.

DPIRD has 22 new Fisheries and Marine Officers ready to undertake important work to protect WA’s marine and aquatic resources.

Media release

8 December 2023

New graduates boost compliance capabilities this summer

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will have more eyes on the water protecting the State’s aquatic resources this summer following this week’s graduation of its biggest cohort of Fisheries and Marine Officers (FMO).

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.