Come and join us for the 'Apple & Citrus Field Day' to learn more about the impact of netting enclosures on fruit production and water efficiency. This is a free event for all attendees.

Citrus Australia SA and Apple and Pear Growers Association SA are proud to host this field day for Riverland growers interested in learning more about netting infrastructure, netting as an innovative farming system along with growing apples and citrus in the Riverland climate.

Attendees are welcome to attend both events or just one of the events. Registration is for catering purposes so we can prepare for the number of attendees, you won't need to bring your tickets on the day.

Morning event

Apple Orchard, 9am-12pm River Corp, Anderson Rd Loxton North

Speakers and topics will include:

Fergus McLachlan (Rivercorp) - Apples and netted orchards in the Riverland, why grow apples in this climate and the benefits and challenges experienced along the way.

Dr Cassandra Collins (Adelaide Uni) - Apple production under netting case study, first season’s results.

Susie Green (Apple & Pear Growers Association SA) - Calculators, tools and case studies to back the investment decision.

Pete Keynes & Shane Waechter (Agriexchange) - Apple orchard on site soil pit discussing root zones, compaction, salt leaching, soil constraints, irrigation strategies and much more. Irrigation strategies for drier times and decreased water allocations.

A complimentary BBQ lunch will be supplied at the end of the session.

Afternoon event

Citrus Orchard, 1.30pm-5pm Pyap Produce, 2743 Kingston Rd, Pyap via Loxton

Ryan & Tim Arnold (Pyap Produce) - Netting systems, citrus and the Riverland climate, why did we make the investment.

Elite Netting - Discussing the structure and logistics of the netting build.

Dr Cassandra Collins (Adelaide Uni) - Citrus production under netting case study, first season’s results.

Craig Swanbury (Fruit Doctors) - Integrated pest management strategies in netted orchards.

Pete Keynes & Shane Waechter (Agriexchange) - Citrus orchard on site soil pit discussing root zones, compaction, salt leaching, soil constraints, irrigation strategies and much more. Irrigation strategies for drier times and decreased water allocations.

Drinks and nibbles at conclusion with Elite netting trade display.

To print full program details and directions to the venues click here.

Enquiries can be directed to Natural Resources SAMDB Sustainable Farming Project Officer Mark May on 8580 1800 or email mark.may@sa.gov.au