WELCOME TO THE NORTHERN ADELAIDE PLAINS
We are proud of the Northern Adelaide Plains – family businesses produce premium foods that are brought to you through leading supermarkets and retailers on a daily basis. This rich region is full of amazing personalities, farms and scenery and we have developed this website to share this with you. Here, you can explore and learn more about the Northern Adelaide Plains and the way your food is produced.
NEWS FROM THE NORTHERN ADELAIDE PLAINS
EXPLORE THE NORTHERN ADELAIDE PLAINS
about the region
A range of farming approaches are used including both open field and undercover cropping. The region is home to some of the most technologically advanced glasshouses in Australia and is also known to be the largest undercover production system in Australia.
Meet the Growers
The Northern Adelaide Plains region is home to a vibrant horticulture industry and a skilled multicultural workforce. Take the time to browse these profiles and get to know the local companies that bring fresh, quality food to our families every day.
history of the region
The Northern Adelaide Plains came to the fore in the 1950’s as an emerging premium food production zone. Since then, the industry has gone from strength to strength and has become a leader in intensive horticulture production.
THE NORTHERN ADELAIDE PLAINS food cluster
The Cluster is an industry-led organisation that is helping to shape the future of the region. Clusters are recognised world-wide for their ability to grow industries and create prosperity for local communities.
RECIPES
One of the greatest aspects of the Northern Adelaide Plains is the cultural vibrancy of people in the region. We’ve developed a collection of recipes from local growers that represent the diversity of the industry right on our doorstep.
VEGGIE FACTS
Fresh vegetables are vital to a health diet; they contain a vast array of compounds that promote good health. We consulted with the VegDoctor (Dr Hazel MacTavish-West) to find out more about the health benefits of veggies and how we can get the most from them.
The last stop on the Everyday Gourmet journey is SA Mushrooms and it’s fantastic to see another successful family business on our TV screens. We’ve got the segment right here so make sure you tune in for a sneak peek behind the scenes of SA Mushrooms’ growing facilities.