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Some country pubs become part of Australian folklore.The Royal Hotel at Grong Grong, better known as “The Grongy”, is on...
14/09/2026

Some country pubs become part of Australian folklore.

The Royal Hotel at Grong Grong, better known as “The Grongy”, is one of them.

Many Australians will have heard the phrase “the Grong Grong Pub test”, used to describe whether an idea passes the common-sense test of everyday Australians.

Today, The Grongy is once again thriving thanks to community ownership and the leadership of Chef Corey and his team, who have helped breathe new life into this much-loved local landmark.

It’s become one of our favourite places to stop for a meal and a chat while exploring Narrandera Shire, and we’re looking forward to introducing many more visitors to this wonderful country pub.

The tree nut industry, including walnuts, almonds, pecans and pistachios, has expanded rapidly throughout the New South ...
07/09/2026

The tree nut industry, including walnuts, almonds, pecans and pistachios, has expanded rapidly throughout the New South Wales Riverina in recent years.

Unlike many traditional farming enterprises, tree nut orchards tend to be large-scale corporate operations rather than family farms. As new orchards mature and reach commercially significant production, additional processing facilities are being built to support the industry’s continued growth.

The future appears bright for this important sector of Australian agriculture.

The photograph shows the 2026 crop at Duxton Nuts’ processing facility, located between Leeton and Narrandera.

Did you know you don’t have to travel deep into regional Australia to experience Australian agriculture?Over the years w...
24/08/2026

Did you know you don’t have to travel deep into regional Australia to experience Australian agriculture?

Over the years we’ve developed a comprehensive Directory of Contacts covering hundreds of farms, research organisations and agricultural businesses across Australia. More recently, we added a dedicated Sydney Basin directory after clients asked for agricultural experiences closer to the city.

While farming around Sydney continues to give way to housing and development, there are still many excellent farms that welcome visitors. Having a broader directory also helps spread tour visits across more properties, reducing “visitor fatigue” for those that regularly host groups.

It’s another way we’re helping clients create interesting agricultural experiences, no matter how much time they have available.

Sometimes, “being there” is one of the most effective forms of education.We recently took a group of secondary school st...
11/08/2026

Sometimes, “being there” is one of the most effective forms of education.

We recently took a group of secondary school students to a dairy farm near Wagga Wagga. It was gratifying to see how engaged the students became as the farmer explained the many aspects of modern dairy farming.

The students weren’t necessarily high academic achievers, but as the farmer used graphs and other visual displays on the dairy shed monitor to explain herd management, it became clear that some were finally understanding why their teachers had worked so hard to introduce these ways of presenting mathematical information.

Watching on, we were reminded of John O’Brien’s famous description of the Lad from Tangmalangaloo, who was struck by a “squall of knowledge”!

The Western Riverina of New South Wales produces roughly 30% of Australia’s citrus crop.Simply listing oranges, mandarin...
06/08/2026

The Western Riverina of New South Wales produces roughly 30% of Australia’s citrus crop.

Simply listing oranges, mandarins, limes and lemons masks the remarkable diversity within each fruit. Oranges, for example, may be grown for eating or juicing, harvested early or late in the season, and have flesh that ranges from yellow and orange through to deep red or even green.

Leeton and Griffith are both home to major orange packing facilities and juicing plants. The term “shed” hardly seems appropriate for these state-of-the-art operations, which house sophisticated computerised robotics for grading and packing fruit, enormous cold storage facilities, highly organised freight operations serving both domestic and export markets, and employ hundreds of staff.

We’re delighted to be working with Corey Hammond, the new proprietor of the Royal Hotel Grong Grong, affectionately know...
16/07/2026

We’re delighted to be working with Corey Hammond, the new proprietor of the Royal Hotel Grong Grong, affectionately known by locals as “The Grongy.”

A much-loved landmark in the village, the Royal Hotel has been welcoming travellers since the late 1800s and remains an important gathering place for both locals and visitors alike. Today, it continues that tradition under Corey’s enthusiastic leadership.

Corey shares our passion for showcasing the Riverina and is developing a menu especially for Agricultural Tours Riverina groups, featuring produce sourced from across the region wherever possible.

For our visitors, it’s another opportunity to experience the Riverina through its people, its hospitality and its outstanding local food. We’re looking forward to introducing many future tour groups to the warm welcome that awaits at TheRoyalHotelGrongy

Where do almonds come from?For many people, almonds are simply something you pick up at the supermarket. A visit to a wo...
02/07/2026

Where do almonds come from?

For many people, almonds are simply something you pick up at the supermarket. A visit to a working orchard tells a much bigger story.

Pictured here, a Sydney family learns about almond farming near Leeton in the NSW Riverina, gaining first-hand insight into the growing cycle, orchard management and the work involved in producing one of Australia’s favourite nuts.

Each September, almond orchards burst into flower, transforming the landscape with masses of delicate white and pale pink blossoms. By March and April, the crop is ready for harvest, marking the culmination of months of careful planning and management.

Experiences like these help visitors better understand the people, seasons and agricultural practices behind the food we enjoy every day.

Healthy soils are the foundation of productive farming.This Riverina farmer is justifiably proud of the work he has unde...
25/06/2026

Healthy soils are the foundation of productive farming.

This Riverina farmer is justifiably proud of the work he has undertaken to restore land that had previously been overgrazed and exhausted.

Through careful management and a long-term approach, both the pastures and the health of the soil have been significantly improved.

A key part of this strategy is cell grazing, where Angus cattle are regularly moved between smaller paddocks before pasture is grazed too heavily. This allows grasses time to recover, encourages stronger pasture growth and helps maintain healthy conditions for the herd.

It’s a great example of how thoughtful grazing management can support both productive farming and long-term landscape stewardship.

One of the things that makes many of our tours so memorable is the hospitality shown by the people we visit.Many of the ...
19/06/2026

One of the things that makes many of our tours so memorable is the hospitality shown by the people we visit.

Many of the farms and agricultural businesses we work with make a special effort to welcome visitors, generously sharing not only their knowledge and experience, but also a genuine insight into life on the land.

Pictured here, a group of European farmers with an interest in the Australian cattle industry enjoyed lunch on a Riverina Angus stud farm. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss breeding, grazing practices and the unique characteristics of Australian beef production in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

These shared experiences often become the highlight of a tour, creating meaningful connections between visitors and the people who produce our food.

While the students were busy learning about citrus production, one local farm team member was enjoying all the attention...
05/06/2026

While the students were busy learning about citrus production, one local farm team member was enjoying all the attention.

Recently, Agricultural Tours Riverina hosted a group of secondary students from Western and South Western Sydney on a visit to the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. Their tour included a visit to a citrus farm near Leeton, where they met the growers and saw first-hand how modern packing sheds use computerised systems to assess quality and pack large volumes of fruit destined for domestic and international markets.

Students also learned about the expertise involved in growing different citrus varieties and the realities of managing water at the farm level.

Of course, one of the highlights of the day was meeting the farm dogs, who seemed more than happy to take a break from their duties and soak up some extra attention from their visitors.

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Farm 202, 112 Canal Road
Merungle Hill, NSW
NSW2705

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