Flexible new herbicide partner improves weed control, resistance management
SOUTH Australian cereal growers have an opportunity to improve control of their specific broadleaf weed populations this season, including herbicide resistant weeds.
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Rebooting the Chinese wine market: key trends for wine exporters
THE Chinese market, now largely recovered from the impacts of previous trade tariffs, still presents valuable export opportunities for the South Australian wine industry.
Riverland voices recorded in new citrus industry oral history project
A NEW podcast series is documenting the people and stories behind South Australia’s citrus industry, capturing memories and experiences that might otherwise be lost.
Canola poised for expanded role in biofuel future
MID North canola farmers are being presented with opportunities to play a role as biofuel producers towards future energy transition and improved fuel security, amid current price hikes and supply challenges.
Gamechanger? Riverland beekeeper backs research for pollen substitues
SOUTH Australia’s beekeeping and pollination industry are closely watching a new research into artificial honey bee diets, as drought pressure, nutrition gaps and the looming spread of varroa reshape hive management across the state.
Crush survey shows a rebound in 2025?
A MAJOR industry report shows the total volume of wine grapes crushed in the Barossa Valley and Riverland, plus the area of planted vineyards, slightly increased during 2025.
Country carers share why they open their homes to local children
ACROSS country South Australia, everyday people are stepping forward to support local children through foster care - and many have shared their stories in an ac.care six part video series, Why I Care.
Growing Guide: Get Planting This Winter
WINTER in the Riverland is not a dormant season — it’s a quiet peak. With mild days, cool nights, and low humidity, the region provides near-ideal conditions for growing a wide range of vegetables and maintaining productive fruit trees.
New life for heritage-listed station
A FAMILY’S long-time affinity for the region is seeing Riverland farming history now being used as a tourism drawcard.
A new export pathway for Riverland citrus: Q&A with Lineage
A NEW Adelaide-based facility is directly helping Riverland citrus growers more efficiently export produce overseas.