Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has published a new growers manual for organic citrus producers.

The manual was jointly funded by RIRDC, the Victorian Department of Primary Industries, and the Murray Valley Citrus Board and well-regarded organic researcher was David Madge from Primary Industries Victoria.

Organic Citrus - A Grower’s Manual is an excellent resource for organic citrus growers and anyone who may be interested in converting to organic. It contains a wide range of practical information on organic production in Australian conditions.

The report is one of a series, which includes:

• Growing Organic Citrus - building supply capability
• Growing Organic Apples - World class production systems for new Australian apple varieties
• Growing Organic Prawns - in inland saline waters

The reports are available on the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) website or by phone (02) 6271 4100