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: 19 December 2024

Announcements

A man in a tabbard with a clipboard talking to another man near a lemon tree.

Media release

6 December 2024

Quarantine Area for southern suburbs to protect horticulture industry and gardens from Queensland fruit fly

A Quarantine Area has been declared in Perth’s southern suburbs to support efforts to eradicate Queensland fruit fly (Qfly), requiring residents and businesses to take action to help protect gardens and stop the spread of the pest to the agricultural area.

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

19 December 2024

Animal and livestock owners fire preparedness reminder

Companion animal and livestock owners in fire prone areas are reminded to have emergency plans in place this summer.

BEN signs are now in parts of the Swan Canning Estuary

Media release

13 December 2024

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.

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.