RAISIN' RAISINS

The video explores the thriving dried fruit industry in Murray Valley, Victoria, focusing on the hard work involved in grape harvesting. It highlights the efforts of district champion Tony Zollo, who can fill 900 buckets a day. The process includes laying grapes on racks and using machinery to remove leaves and stalks. The packed fruit is then distributed to markets worldwide. Additionally, the video covers the cultivation of oranges and grapefruit, which replace the harvested grapes, ensuring a continuous cycle of sun-ripened produce.

What is one of the thriving industries in the Murray Valley, Victoria?

• Dried fruit

• Timber industry

• Wheat farming

• Dairy production

How many buckets of grapes can Tony Zollo fill in a day?

• 900

• 500

• 1100

• 700

What does the machinery do after the grapes are laid out on racks?

• Removes pips

• Shakes away leaves and stalks

• Packs the grapes

• Washes the grapes

Where is the packed fruit sent after processing?

• Only to Asia

• Appreciative markets worldwide

• Only to Europe

• Local markets

What crops replace the grapes in the Murray Valley?

• Bananas and pineapples

• Cherries and plums

• Oranges and grapefruit

• Apples and pears