What happens inside a cotton gin?

01/10/2026

For many visitors to the Riverina, seeing cotton growing in the paddock is an impressive experience. During the warmer months the plants develop into broad fields before producing the familiar white fibre that signals harvest is approaching. Yet one of the most common questions we hear is not about growing cotton at all. It

How irrigation transformed the Riverina into one of Australia’s most productive agricultural regions

07/09/2026

People visiting the Riverina for the first time are often surprised by the scale and diversity of agriculture they encounter. Within a relatively short drive they may pass rice fields, citrus orchards, vineyards, cotton, almonds, vegetables, grain crops and livestock enterprises. One of the questions we are asked most frequently is, “How is it

Why meeting the farmer is the most valuable part of an agritourism experience

30/08/2026

For many people, a farm tour begins with a simple curiosity. They may want to see a cotton crop, learn how rice is grown, understand modern irrigation or visit a citrus orchard in full production. Yet after years of conducting agricultural tours throughout the Riverina and beyond, we have found that visitors rarely talk

Why bus groups are rediscovering the Riverina

24/07/2026

The Riverina has long been one of Australia’s most productive agricultural regions, yet for many years it remained something of a hidden gem for domestic travellers. Increasingly, however, Riverina bus tours are helping more Australians discover what locals have known for generations. The Riverina offers far more than wide open spaces. It is a

Farm Processing and Food Production in the Riverina

05/06/2026

Agriculture in the Riverina extends well beyond the farm gate. The region also hosts a wide range of food processing industries that transform raw agricultural products into foods consumed across Australia. From Fruit to Juice Large juicing facilities in the Leeton region process citrus and apples in substantial volumes. Juice produced at these plants

International Study Tours: Learning from Australian Farming

01/05/2026

Australia attracts strong interest from international farming groups interested in understanding how agriculture operates in large, often dry landscapes. Agricultural Tours Riverina regularly hosts study tours for groups from around the world. Recent tours have included visitors from: North America Japan the European Union Learning Through Direct Exchange International visitors often choose to visit