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Christine Webster

The holiday drawcard of horticulture

RIVERLAND West certified organic horticulturists Bruce and Susan Armstrong are providing backpackers from Australia and overseas the chance to experience life on a block on the Murray River. For more than 24 years, the couple have hosted dozens of...

Christine Webster

February 2025

Horticulture

Harvesting produce is a travel delight

GERMAN backpacker Nina Brueckner has been enjoying experiencing Murray River life in the Riverland by taking part in a volunteer workers’ exchange program. As part of the Workaway program she spent a week during January at Bruce and Susan...

Christine Webster

February 2025

Citrus

Riverland West citrus leader’s lifetime of dedication

CITRUS Australia has recognised retired iconic Waikerie citrus grower Mike Arnold’s leadership, vision, and commitment to the industry by inducting him into its Hall of Fame. The 85-year-old started in horticulture in 1954 during a period when...

Christine Webster

July 2023

Agriculture

Natasha’s passion for flowers leads to fulfilment

WAIKERIE flower farmer and florist Natasha Waanders’ love for growing flowers started when she was a child tending to the garden outside her cubby house. The owner of Flowers on Segneri goes by the motto “from little seeds, beautiful flowers...

Christine Webster

March 2023

Horticulture

Olives of the Murray

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Christine Webster

December 2022

Citrus

Loyalty rewarded for Riverland West citrus packer

CITRUS industry hall of fame inductee Robert Lochert attributes the recognition he has received to the hard working and loyal staff at his Riverland West company, Lochert Bros, based in Ramco. Mr Lochert was installed into Citrus Australia’s Hall...

Christine Webster

November 2022

Cropping

Farmers counting on more rainfall

FOURTH-generation Lowbank farmer David Schmidt is hoping for at least another 20mm of rain over the next fortnight to boost cereal crop production this season on his family’s 10,000ha property. Mr Schmidt owns the farm, east of Waikerie, with his...

Christine Webster

August 2022

Biosecurity

Latest fruit fly defence gets hand delivered

THE latest strategy in tackling the fruit fly threat was hand-delivered to the Riverland by a state minister this week. SA Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven delivered 1000 fruit tree tags to a Waikerie garden...

Christine Webster

July 2022

Horticulture

Riverland mangoes making an entrance… Mango-nificent

LONG-established Waikerie fruit-growing business, G.M. Arnold & Son – in operation since 1915 – is making a foray into producing mangoes. For the Arnolds, five years of tending to a small orchard of kensington prides, traditionally grown in...

Christine Webster

May 2022

Citrus

Fruit fly outbreak headache ahead of citrus season

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Christine Webster

April 2022

Citrus

Hall of Famer retains zest for citrus

THE managing director and owner of Riverland West citrus packer and exporter Lochert Bros has been inducted into Citrus Australia’s Hall of Fame. Robert Lochert, 79, was recognised for his services to the citrus industry during the Citrus...

Christine Webster

April 2022