The Citrus Segment

Providing growers, packers and industry representatives with important information, profile pieces and extension research relevant to South Australia and beyond.Funded by Citrus SA Inc. and produced by The Podcast Station.

The Citrus Segment is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 39 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Chair Chat: Packouts, export returns and fruit fly

  Jul 28, 20265 min

  Chair Chat | August 2026 In this month’s Chair Chat, Citrus SA Chair Mark Doecke provides an update on the 2026 citrus season as the Riverland moves through the final mid-season varieties and towards late navels. Export demand remains strong and Mark says the returns are there for growers who can produce Class 1 export fruit. However, increased wind blemish and some sunburn are affecting the cosmetic quality of this season’s crop and returns for second-class fruit. Importantly, eating quality remains strong. Mark also discusses the latest work on Queensland fruit fly management, including Citrus SA’s input into the 2026–27 response plan and the industry’s push for areas without detections to be released from restrictions sooner. Also in this episode, Mark provides an update following the Citrus Growers Fund public meeting and looks ahead to Citrus SA’s involvement in the Royal Adelaide Show, where thousands of visitors will have the opportunity to connect with the South Australian citrus industry. In this episode: • Where the 2026 citrus season is at • Export demand and returns • Wind blemish, sunburn and fruit quality • The latest on Queensland fruit fly management • Citrus Growers Fund update • Citrus SA at the Royal Adelaide Show The Citrus Segment is the podcast of Citrus South Australia, sharing news, information and conversations for South Australia’s citrus industry. Find out more about Citrus SA: www.citrussa.com.au Produced by The Podcast Station for Citrus South Australia. www.thepodcaststation.com.au

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  Chair Chat: Season Update, Markets and Fruit Fly Progress

  Jun 1, 20265 min

  The South Australian citrus season is underway, with early varieties now being harvested and growers turning their attention to fruit quality, market conditions and the months ahead. In this chair chat, Citrus SA Chair Mark Doecke provides an update on how the season is tracking, including the impact of recent rainfall, summer conditions and what growers are seeing in orchards across the Riverland. Mark discusses current demand for Australian citrus, the importance of producing high-quality fruit, and why pack-out rates remain critical to grower returns. He also reflects on the recent Citrus SA spray workshops held at Loxton and Waikerie, highlighting the value of ongoing education around spray calibration, machinery maintenance and orchard management. The conversation concludes with an update on fruit fly management, including the success of sterile fly releases and the ongoing push towards restoring Pest Free Area status across the Riverland. Key discussion points: How recent rainfall has affected citrus crops and harvesting conditions. The impact of a hot, windy summer on fruit quality and sizing. Current market demand and outlook for Australian citrus. Learnings from the recent Citrus SA spray workshops. Progress in fruit fly management and sterile fly release programs.

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  Episode #7

  Riverland Citrus Stories | Mike Arnold – A Lifetime in Citrus and Industry Development

  Apr 5, 202622 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Riverland Citrus Stories, we feature Mike Arnold from GM Arnold & Son at Waikerie, a long-standing citrus grower with more than seventy years in the industry. Mike’s experience spans generations, from early orchard practices through to modern production systems, and includes significant contributions to citrus propagation and variety development at a national level. </p><p>Mike reflects on the evolution of the industry, from manual handling and furrow irrigation to automation and improved efficiencies. He also shares insights into the development of new citrus varieties in Australia, the establishment of national propagation systems, and the impo...

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  Episode #6

  Riverland Citrus Stories I Helen Aggelettos – The Venus Citrus Story: Sydney Fish shop to Riverland Fruit Block

  Mar 29, 202635 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Riverland Citrus Stories, we hear from Helen Aggelettos, Managing Director and Marketing Manager of Venus Citrus at Loxton. Helen shares the story of how her father established the business after moving from Sydney to the Riverland, starting with a small citrus property and selling fruit directly into the Melbourne market.</p><p>Helen reflects on stepping into the business in 1989 under difficult circumstances, following her father’s illness and the closure of the operation. With no formal background in citrus, she rebuilt the business alongside her husband, navigating a male-dominated industry and gradually earning respect in...

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  Episode #5

  Riverland Citrus Stories I Episode 5 - The Yandilla Park Story - recognising Andrew Weigall

  Mar 22, 202649 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Riverland Citrus Stories, we look at the Yandilla Park story and pay tribute to its founder, Andrew Weigall. Through the recollections of former employees Phil Binder and Steve Burdette, the episode explores how Andrew built a major horticultural enterprise from modest beginnings and helped reshape the Riverland citrus industry.</p><p>Phil reflects on Andrew’s early move from journalism into fruit growing, his decision to focus on citrus, and the way Yandilla Park expanded from a single eight-hectare property into a large-scale integrated business. He also describes Andrew’s role in forming the Vitor group...

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