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The local producers you can support on your next Riverland trip

By Meriel Killeen

Posted on September 6, 2021

The recent fruit fly outbreaks across SA have brought about a change to the rules surrounding bringing fruit and vegetables with you on your visit, meaning that rather than bringing your own produce into the Riverlands you now must shop locally.

With the approach of warmer weather getting many of us excited about our next trip away, and with international and interstate travel currently off the cards, there’s no better time to explore some of the beautiful and diverse landscapes of our state, including the Riverland, which are currently covered in a thick layer of stunning blossoms.

However, for those planning a trip to the Riverland, the recent fruit fly outbreaks across SA have brought about a change to the rules surrounding bringing fruit and vegetables with you on your visit, meaning that rather than bringing your own produce into the Riverlands you can not only avoid a hefty fine but spend your trip exploring the fresh fruit and vegetable stalls in the area and supporting local businesses.

If you’re planning a trip to the Riverland this year, we’ve put together a handy guide to some of the charming stores you can stop in to purchase your fresh fruit and veg, especially with the area’s citrus season in full swing, producing swathes of delicious, fleshy mandarins and oranges.

With local stock given the correct treatment for the Riverland Pest Free Area you can help protect the beautiful orchards, producers and $1.3 billion horticulture industry from risk of fruit fly devastation.

Lower Riverland Region

Swan Reach General Store

47 – 49 Anzac Avenue, Swan Reach.

Blanchetown General Store

2 – 4 Egerton St, Blanchetown.

Morgan IGA

5 First St, Morgan.

Nildottie General Store

4604 Hunter Rd, Nildottie.

Walkers Flat General Store

Angas Valley Rd, Walker Flat.

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