<p>This is the first episode in <em>Riverland Citrus Stories</em>, a new special series on The Citrus Segment podcast for Citrus SA, examining how South Australia’s citrus industry developed and evolved over time.</p><p>To set the scene, Barry Philp from the Primary Industries and Resources SA History Group provides a detailed historical overview of citrus growing in the state. From early Adelaide orchards to the establishment of River Murray irrigation districts, the episode outlines the structural, technological and market forces that shaped the modern industry.</p><p>The discussion explores key turning points including the growth of the juice industry, export market development, cooperative packing sheds, the impact of Brazilian frozen concentrate, structural adjustment during the millennium drought, and advances in irrigation and orchard systems.</p><p>Future episodes in the series will feature growers, packers and industry leaders, building on this foundation and exploring the stories behind South Australia’s citrus sector.</p><p>You can read Barry&#39;s research on the Development of the South Australian Citrus Industry <a href="PIRSA citrus history" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a></p><p><strong>This special series is hosted on </strong><em><strong>The Citrus Segment</strong></em><strong>, the Citrus SA podcast, and has been made possible through funding from the Rex Andrew Trust, administered by the SA Citrus Improvement Society.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>More information:</strong><br>The Podcast Station – <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.thepodcaststation.com.au</a><br>Citrus SA – <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.citrussa.com.au</a></p><p><br></p>