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Total national crush up in 2025, but value down

THE Riverland and Barossa Valley contributed towards South Australia increasing its total wine grape crush during the 2025 vintage, however pricing continues to pose challenges throughout the industry. The recent Wine Australia National Vintage...

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September 2025

Autumn Update

Industry expert update: Mark Doecke

What varieties of citrus are being harvested at the moment? Citrus is on the last variety with only a few Valencias being picked for the local market, and the majority is juice fruit. Were summer weather conditions beneficial for the growth of...

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May 2025

Industry Expert Update

Industry expert update: Tim Grieger

Were Riverland growers confident in the quality of fruit harvested this season? The season began well with good fruit quality in colour, flavour and size. The heavy rain event toward the end of November caused significant damage and loss to fruit...

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April 2025

Industry Expert Update

Industry expert update: Tim Jackson

Has the 2025 almond harvest started in the Riverland? The almond harvest is underway and will gain momentum in the coming weeks. Growers will be looking for dry conditions, so they can get their crop off in a timely manner without too many delays...

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April 2025

Agriculture

Meeting the challenges facing Australia’s food supply chain

A MAJOR report has found the food supply chain workforce to be essential, but facing challenges, including issues specific to regional, rural and remote Australia and the availability of accessible education and training. The Jobs and Skills...

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April 2025

Ag News

CEWH welcomes Murray–Darling Basin Authority’s constraints roadmap

THE relaxation of Murray-Darling Basin constraints is key to maintaining the sustainability of Riverland environmental health, according to a senior water management figure. The Murray–Darling Basin Authority recently released its Constraints...

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April 2025

Agriculture

Gazania wars: Things you need to know about tackling a persistent weed

TRIALS being conducted in Loxton are helping to inform the ongoing management strategies of a weed found across the Mallee. Gazania is no longer just a roadside problem for farmers – this resilient invader is making its way into cropping paddocks...

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April 2025

Agriculture

SA agriculture “well placed to master the year ahead”

SOUTH Australia’s agricultural sector is well placed for the year ahead – despite expected rising global geopolitical tensions, an underperforming Asian economy resulting in low consumer confidence and a volatile energy market – Rabobank says...

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April 2025

Wine

Australian wine exports exceed $2.5bn in 2024

THE South Australian wine industry is benefitting from a return in exports to China, however volumes of wine sent to other key destinations have dropped. In the 12 months ending December 2024, Australian wine exports increased by 34 per cent in...

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March 2025

Ag News

Don’t forget the benefits of farm laneways

MALLEE primary producers have been reminded of the advantages maintaining a laneway network can have for farming operations. Farm laneways are a great way to improve farm efficiency and reduce labour requirements. Laneways can also provide a useful...

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March 2025

Ag News

MLA’s Sheep Genetics program goes from strength to strength

SOUTH Australia’s sheep flock is continuing to experience genetic gain driven by ongoing improvements in the Sheep Genetics program, as revealed in a new report released by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA). Genetic progress continued to...

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March 2025

Ag News

Programs to provide insights to farming business management

RIVERLAND and Mallee primary producers seeking to increase their skills surrounding business management are encouraged to apply for two major farming programs. Applications for the 2025 intake of Rabobank’s Business Management Programs – the...

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March 2025

Ag News

Chill research with Waikerie pistachios

TRIALS at a Waikerie pistachio orchard are helping to inform the industry’s future chill management practices. The polymer trial for 2024/25 season is being executed in Rob Haynes‘ orchard, in Waikerie, to capture the effects of polymer in...

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March 2025

Ag News

Tech Council welcomes investment in farm connectivity

THE Tech Council of Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s investment in the On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP), which assists Riverland and Mallee primary producers to take advantage of digital agribusiness solutions. Tech Council CEO...

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March 2025