PREVENTING fruit from entering the Riverland, and keeping local yards clear of potential host material, are keys to limiting the impact of current fruit fly outbreaks in the region, according to a State Government minister.
MORE than 300 wines from across the Riverland and beyond were assessed last week as part of judging for the upcoming Riverland Wine Show.
MORE than $37 million in new funding is set to generate further improvements in Riverland environmental health, and could see a local research facility spearheading programs to increase native fish stocks.
“FIRST of its kind” agriculture technology that can increase irrigation efficiency and provide site-specific crop and weather data is now available to Riverland and Mallee primary producers.
A PROMINENT local event is set to go ahead later this year with the 48th Riverland Wine Show planned to proceed in October.
THE Riverland is set to become the face of the AgTech sector, as the State Government launches the state’s first regional business hub and demonstration farm in Loxton.