The Western Australian government has confirmed the mandatory electronic identification (eID) system for sheep and goats will be fully operational from July 1, 2026. From this date, all sheep and goats must be fitted with an accredited eID tag before leaving any property. To facilitate the transition, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
A new economic impact study released by Agritourism Ontario has established a quantitative benchmark for the sector, pegging its total annual economic output at $633 million. For the Western Australia Agritourism Association (WAAA), this report serves as a vital international case study, proving that when the “working farm” is correctly integrated with tourism, the economic
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has marked the 30th year of its PestFacts WA service, a state-wide intelligence system for identifying and managing agricultural pest and disease threats. The free service, co-funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), provides landholders, including agritourism operators, with timely data and expert analysis
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has convened a national workshop with international experts, signaling a strategic shift towards the long-term management of polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB). For agritourism and horticultural operators, this transition indicates that PSHB will become an ongoing operational risk requiring permanent biosecurity protocols rather than a temporary threat