Horticulture
What you need to know
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Citrus Growers Fund >
Payments from the fund are made to an industry body, to carry out projects and activities that benefit the South Australian citrus industry.
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Help prevent fruit fly >
The status of fruit fly outbreaks in South Australia is changing. Check the map to see if you're affected and learn what to do in the case of an outbreak in your region.
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Horticulture Netting Infrastructure Grants >
These grants help horticulture producers in the Riverland, Adelaide Hills and Greater Adelaide region. Apply to fund and install netting, or replace damaged netting, over your crops.
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Alkaloid poppy production >
Regulatory framework is in place to assist the SA alkaloid poppy industry. It controls licensed commercial poppy cultivation and processing, effectively managing risks.
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National Apricot Breeding Program >
Seventeen superior varieties were developed for the dried and fresh apricot industries. These are available to Australian growers for use in export and domestic markets.
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About horticulture
South Australia is a major producer of premium vegetables, fruits and nuts. Our Mediterranean climate, fertile soils, and water resources support varied horticulture crops. Tomatoes, potatoes, almonds and citrus are our largest outputs.
In 2022–23 our horticulture industry generated $1.17 billion in farmgate revenue for South Australia.
We are recognised for environmentally clean agricultural production due to our advances in crop sciences.
Our horticulture regions
SA's horticultural regions are localised around available water, where the climate and soils best suit each commodity.
Food safety legislation
Legislation sets out the safety requirements for food growers, packers and processors: