http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-12/feijoa-orchard-riverland/3883838?section=sa

Riverland grower experiments with feijoa orchard

Updated March 12, 2012 12:41:44


Photo: Feijoa a goer? Riverland grower is trying his luck (User submitted: Kay Casey)

A citrus grower in the South Australian Riverland is trying his luck with a new crop.

David Arnold, a grower at Waikerie in SA, said tough times for citrus had prompted him to plant feijoa trees.

He has several hundred and has produced his first small crop.

Mr Arnold said he took the plunge when he found the climate should suit the often-tropical feijoa and that Australia currently imports feijoas.

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There is an audio interview with the grower at the ABC site if you are interested.