Riverina Agriculture Australia by Vince Bucello
Summary
TLDRThe Riverina region in New South Wales, Australia, is celebrated as a leading agricultural hub known for its diverse farming sectors. It produces a significant portion of the nation's citrus, wine grapes, rice, and livestock, with a focus on sustainable practices and innovation. Renowned for its high-quality exports, including Riverina spa juice and Sunrise rice, the region offers a comprehensive agricultural experience for tours, showcasing its commitment to excellence in food and fiber production.
Takeaways
- 🏞️ The Riverina, located in southwestern New South Wales, is renowned for its scenic beauty and agricultural diversity, often referred to as Australia's 'food bowl'.
- 🍊 The Riverina is Australia's largest citrus growing region, supplying about 30% of the nation's citrus with Valencia oranges being the most produced variety.
- 🥤 Nearly 65% of the region's Valencia crop is used for fresh juice production, and technology advancements have allowed for greater international market access.
- 🌎 Riverina citrus is exported to various countries, including the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, and New Zealand.
- 🍇 Since 1913, the Riverina has become the largest wine grape producing region in Australia, with nearly 65% of New South Wales' total production.
- 🌱 Advanced irrigation systems, including drip irrigation and water recycling, are used to optimize grape quality and sustainability in the Riverina's vineyards.
- 🍚 The Riverina is the heartland of Australia's rice industry, with the Murrumbidgee irrigation scheme contributing to its development since 1912.
- 🌾 SunRice, headquartered in the Riverina, is a major global rice food company and one of Australia's largest exporters of processed branded foods.
- 🍇 The Riverina's prune industry is growing, with most of Australia's 80 growers located in the region, promoting the health benefits of prunes.
- 🌿 Olive growers in the Riverina produce a range of products, and the region's Department of Primary Industries offers a commercial service to test olive oil products for international standards.
- 🐄 The Riverina is a significant contributor to Australia's livestock industry, with large properties home to dairy cattle, sheep, and various breeds of beef cattle.
- 🏛 The Wagga Wagga livestock marketing centre is Australia's premier livestock market, leading in the sale of livestock for over 30 years.
Q & A
Where is the Riverina located and why is it significant?
-The Riverina is located in southwestern New South Wales, Australia. It is significant as it is one of the most scenic and agriculturally diverse areas, often referred to as the 'food bowl of the nation'.
What types of agricultural pursuits are prevalent in the Riverina?
-Agricultural pursuits in the Riverina include dairy farming, cropping, horticulture, dryland farming, citrus production, wine grape production, rice cultivation, and livestock farming.
What is the Riverina known for in terms of citrus production?
-The Riverina is known for being Australia's largest citrus growing region, supplying about 30 percent of the country's citrus with over 3 million trees.
How does the Riverina contribute to the global citrus market?
-The Riverina contributes to the global citrus market by exporting roughly 20% of its citrus, with fresh fruit being shipped to countries including the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, and New Zealand.
What is the significance of the Riverina in Australia's wine industry?
-The Riverina is the largest wine grape producing region in Australia, accounting for around 65% of New South Wales' total production and providing a vital boost to the regional economy.
How does the Riverina optimize water use in its vineyards?
-The Riverina optimizes water use in its vineyards through a system of channels and pipes, state-of-the-art drip irrigation, and water recycling systems, ensuring the sustainability of water resources.
What are the main grape varieties grown in the Riverina?
-The three main grape varieties grown in the Riverina are Chardonnay, Semillon, and Shiraz, which make up more than half of the region's plantings.
How has the Riverina developed as a wine destination?
-The Riverina has emerged as a burgeoning wine destination due to its warm, dry summers ideal for producing classic wines, and its award-winning vintages that have attracted wine enthusiasts.
What is the role of the Riverina in Australia's rice industry?
-The Riverina is the heartland of Australia's rice industry, with commercial rice production starting in 1924 and quickly developing into one of the world's most efficient and innovative rice industries.
How does the Riverina contribute to Australia's prune industry?
-The Riverina contributes significantly to the prune industry as the majority of Australia's 80 growers are located there, with the prunes being produced in on-farm factories and promoted for their health benefits.
What are the Riverina's contributions to the livestock industry?
-The Riverina is a major contributor to Australia's livestock industry, with large and intensive properties home to dairy cattle, sheep for meat and wool, and beef cattle such as Hereford, Murray Grey, Angus, and the highly sought-after Japanese Wagyu breed.
How does the Riverina support agricultural research and education?
-The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, which has an institute and offices throughout the region, is responsible for conducting research into crop yields, quality, climate change, and disease resistance, as well as providing extension and educational training to improve farmer and industry profitability.
Outlines
🏞️ Diverse Agriculture of the Riverina
The Riverina, situated in southwestern New South Wales, is celebrated for its scenic beauty and agricultural diversity, earning its nickname as Australia's 'food bowl.' The region is known for its agricultural tools that facilitate discovery tours. Riverina's agricultural pursuits encompass dairy farming, cropping, horticulture, and large dryland farming bordering the Australian outback. The Maron BG River is a prominent feature, supporting a variety of crops and livestock. The region is also Australia's largest citrus growing area, supplying about 30% of the nation's citrus, with Valencia oranges being a significant product. The juice processing industry has advanced with extended shelf-life technology, allowing for greater international market access. Additionally, the Riverina has become a significant wine grape producer, with nearly 300,000 tons harvested annually, contributing to 65% of New South Wales' total production. The region's wineries are increasingly recognized for their award-winning vintages and diverse grape varieties.
🌾 Riverina's Agricultural Exports and Livestock Industry
SunRice, an international brand headquartered in the Riverina, is a leading agribusiness in rice production and marketing, with a focus on high-quality rice and value-added rice food products. It is one of Australia's largest exporters, with about 80% of the country's rice being exported to over 60 countries, generating substantial export income. The prune industry is burgeoning in the region, with the majority of Australia's 80 growers located here, promoting the health benefits of prunes to boost the sector. Olive growers contribute a variety of products, with the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries providing research and analysis services to ensure international standards. The Riverina is also a key area for cereal crop production, including wheat, canola, soya beans, and vegetables, which are grown for both domestic and international markets. The region's livestock industry is significant, with large properties dedicated to dairy cattle, sheep, and beef cattle, including the prized Japanese Wagyu breed. The Wagga Wagga livestock marketing center is a leading livestock market in Australia, selling millions of sheep and thousands of cattle annually. The Riverina's agricultural tours offer a comprehensive experience, showcasing the region's diverse farming sectors and its reputation as a market leader in clean and green food and fiber production.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Riverina
💡Agricultural Pursuits
💡Citrus
💡Wine Grapes
💡Irrigation
💡Rice Industry
💡Prune Industry
💡Olive Growers
💡Cereal Crops
💡Livestock
💡Agricultural Tours
Highlights
The Riverina, located in southwestern New South Wales, is known as one of Australia's most scenic and agriculturally diverse areas.
Riverina agricultural tools are designed to help groups explore the food bowl of the nation.
Riverina spa juice is enjoyed across Australia and exported worldwide.
Agricultural pursuits in the Riverina include dairy farming, cropping, horticulture, and dryland farming bordering the Australian outback.
The Maron BG River is a vital thread through the Riverina, supporting various types of agricultural production.
The Riverina has a long history of citrus production, supplying about 30% of Australia's citrus.
Valencia oranges are the most produced citrus in the Riverina, with year-round availability.
Nearly 65% of the Riverina's Valencia crop is used for quality fresh juice production.
The Riverina is the largest wine grape producing region in Australia, with a significant contribution to the regional economy.
State-of-the-art drip irrigation and water recycling systems are used to optimize quality and water use efficiency in vineyards.
The Riverina has emerged as a burgeoning wine destination with award-winning vintages.
Rice production in the Riverina is efficient and innovative, making it a major contributor to Australia's export income.
Sunrise, the international brand of Rice Growers Limited, is recognized globally for high-quality rice products.
The prune industry in the Riverina is growing, with health benefits being promoted for the developing sector.
Olive growers in the Riverina produce a variety of products, with research and analysis supported by the NSW Department of Primary Industries.
The Riverina is advanced in cereal crop production, including wheat, canola, and various vegetables for domestic and overseas markets.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries conducts research into crop yields, quality, climate change, and disease resistance.
The Riverina contributes significantly to Australia's livestock production, including dairy cattle, sheep, and beef cattle.
The Wagga Wagga livestock marketing centre is the largest sheep and prime cattle selling centre in Australia.
The Riverina is recognized as a clean and green supplier of food and fiber products with a diverse range of farming sectors.
Riverina agricultural tours offer a complete experience involving field trips, transportation, accommodation, and restaurant visits.
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the Riverina located in southwestern New
South Wales is one of the most scenic an
agriculturally diverse areas of
Australia the Riverina agricultural
tools are designed for groups to
discover what is widely regarded as the
food bowl of the nation the Riverina spa
juice is enjoyed across Australia and
exported throughout the world
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agricultural pursuits include rich dairy
farming operations in the eastern
Riverina cropping and horticulture in
the Murrumbidgee irrigation area and
large dryland farming in the West which
borders on the famous Australian outback
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the meandering Maron BG River is a
constant thread through the Riverina and
its tree-lined banks dissect expensively
crops and golden canola fields it's
valuable fleurs support all types of
vegetable and fruit production vibrate
vineyards and wineries irrigated rice
and cotton and livestock as there is a
diverse range of agricultural industries
in the Riverina tors can focus on one
sector or a number of industries can be
combined in one itinerary let's take a
look at some of them the Riverina has a
long history of producing citrus dating
back to 1917 it supplies about 30
percent of Australia's citrus with over
3 million trees in total the Riverina is
Australia's largest citrus growing
region Valencia oranges are available
almost year-round and make up the
largest portion of the citrus produced
in the area winter and summer naval
plantings are increasing and with the
introduction of new varieties navels are
now available from May to November
almost 65% of the region's Valencia crop
is used to make quality fresh juice and
a small percentage is converted to juice
concentrate extended shelf-life
technology in the juice processing
industry has resulted in greater access
to overseas markets
roughly 20% of Riverina citrus is
exported increasing quantities of fresh
fruit are being shipped to countries all
over the world including the United
States Japan Hong Kong Taiwan Korea and
New Zealand grapefruit mandarins
tangelos and lemons are also grown in
the region and are seen as important for
the future development of the industry
since the first plantings of wine grapes
in 1913 the Riverina has grown into the
largest wine grape producing region in
Australia almost 300,000 tons of grapes
are harvested annually which represents
around 65% of New South Wales total
production the industry provides a vital
boost to the regional economy as around
500 growers generate more than 100
million dollars each year vineyards in
the Riverina receive water via a system
of channels and pipes through a network
that's spared from the snowy mountain
ski state-of-the-art drip irrigation and
water recycling systems are increasingly
being used to optimize quality and
maximize water use efficiency ensuring
the sustainability of this precious
natural resource there are nearly 40
varieties of grapes grown in the
Riverina today but the three main
varieties are Chardonnay Semyon and
shares which make up more than half of
the region's plantings
the Riverina has recently emerged as a
burgeoning wine destination it's warm
dry summer is ideal for producing
classic whites and reds as well as
interesting Spanish and Italian
varieties its award-winning vintages
have put southern New South Wales firmly
on the map for wine enthusiasts local
winery is a world renowned for their
sweet wine production particularly
botrytis Semyon the region also lays
claim to being the heartland of
Australia's rice industry rice
production followed the opening of the
murrumbidgee irrigation scheme in 1912
with trials showing the crop was well
suited to the semi-arid climate and
heavy clay soils commercial rice
production started in 1924 and the
industry has quickly developed into the
most efficient and innovative rice
industry in the world
sunrise is the international brand of
rice growers limited and has its
headquarters in the river in the town of
Lita the company is wholly owned by
current or former rice growers sunrise
is a vertically integrated agribusiness
producing and marketing an extensive
range of rice and value-added rice food
products the company is one of
Australia's largest exporters of
processed branded foods and one of the
largest rice food companies in the world
its brands are recognized around the
globe for their high quality about 80
percent of Australia's rice is exported
to more than 60 countries with average
annual sales of approximately 800
million dollars sunlights is a major
contributor to the nation's export
income
the prune industry is also taking off in
the Riverina as a majority of
Australia's 80 growers are located here
the plums are grown on properties around
the Griffith area and are mechanically
harvested by shaking the trees and
catching the fruit the dried prunes are
produced on small on-farm factories the
health benefits of the fruit are being
strongly promoted in an effort to bring
more attention to the developing sector
olive growers in the Riverina produce a
variety of products ranging from table
olive oils to skin care items the New
South Wales Department of Primary
Industries laboratory in Wagga Wagga
specialises in the research and analysis
of olive oil products and offers a
commercial service to test that the
products meet international standards
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the Riverina is highly regarded is one
of the most advanced production areas
for cereal crops irrigated and dryland
Plains are home to wheat canola soya
beans oil seeds sunflowers sorghum corn
and maize vegetables including pumpkins
melons lettuce tomatoes onions and
carrots also grow for domestic and
overseas markets pasture cropping
supports the livestock industry and
cotton is becoming a more popular
commodity in the Riverina to supply the
textile industry the New South Wales
Department of Primary Industries which
has an institute and offices throughout
the region is responsible for conducting
research into crop yields quality
climate change and disease resistance
the department also provides extension
and educational training to improve
farmer and industry profitability
Australia is recognized as a world
leader in livestock production and the
Riverina is a major contributor to its
domestic and export markets many large
and intensive livestock properties are
home to dairy cattle sheep for meat and
wool production and beef cattle such as
he referred Murray gray angus and the
highly sought-after Japanese Wagyu breed
technical visits to a variety of
properties can be organized with the
opportunity to view and discuss herds
and export markets with farmers the
Wagga Wagga livestock marketing centre
is the premier livestock market in
Australia it has led the way in the sale
of livestock for over 30 years on
average two million sheep and 150
thousand head of cattle assault through
the centre each year these figures make
the Wagga Wagga livestock marketing
centre the largest sheep selling center
in Australia and the largest prime
cattle selling Centre in New South Wales
group tours of the facility can be
arranged as a producer of more than 4.5
billion dollars of gross products the
Riverina is viewed as one of Australia's
best food producing regions it enjoys
recognition across world markets as a
clean and green supplier of food and
fiber products the region's incredible
variety of farming sectors and a
long-standing reputation as a market
leader makes it an ideal location for
any agricultural or special interest
tour the Riverina agricultural tours
offers a complete agricultural
experience involving high quality field
trips transportation accommodation and
restaurant visits
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