Geraldton Guardian in Geraldton, Western Australia

Citrus Fruits Bend on Victorian District Growth Potential

The Victoria district is presented as ideal for citrus fruit growth with irrigation trials by Lawder Saunders and others showing strong results under both wet and dry conditions. It highlights orange varieties such as Wallington Navel Joppa and Valentin Late, notes superior performance of Emperor, Thorn-Seedlee, and Searh variety seeds, and stresses the economic payoff of diversified fruit farming including peaches, almonds, tomatoes, and apples, urging farmers to plant acres now.