4. Virtual Varieties Tour with Dave Monks, NSW DPI.

Knowing what is the next up and coming citrus variety which tastes good, looks great and most importantly will be well received by markets is always difficult to gauge.

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries at Dareton has a range of citrus trials underway to demonstrate new varieties to growers so they can make educated decisions.

Each June, Citrus SA hosts a trip across the border to take a look at the varieties being investigated. In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic put a stop to growers physically visiting the orchard, but research horticulturalist Dave Monks was able to provide a ‘virtual tour’ for South Australian growers.

Citrus SA has provided the audio from this presentation for your consideration.

You can find fact sheets at https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/citrus