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Innovation, research and development Innovation, research and development

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The

Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia proudly plays a vital role In lhe

strategic planning,

production and marketing of the State's food and fibre industries. via

three main criteria.

Innovation

in devising new marketing and export strategies, as well as promoting the benefits of value added products, rs absolutely critical ror the sustained future of the Western Australian agrifood and fibre industries.

Research

into new and unproved ways of maintaining t11e dellcate balance betvveen responsible ecological stabilrty and pracLcal economic

viability is the ultimate key to the State's long-term agricultural future.

Development

of vigilant new methods to combat. controt and eventually eradicate all pests. diseases and noxious weeds, plus the

propagation of new species. is also crucial in safeguarding the future of W/!\s agrifood industry.

The following are some recent examples of the department's many innovative R&D programs

that are showcasing our scientific and technological breakthroughs on

the world stage.

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