South Australian citrus favoured by no fruit flies

Citrus growers in South Australia's Riverland will be at an export advantage this season.

Their fruit fly free status means South Australian growers can continue to export fruit to the United States.

Fruit fly outbreaks in Mildura and Sunraysia have meant growers will not able to send fruit to the US until November.

Executive officer of the South Australian Citrus Board, Andrew Green says the fruit fly free status can also save growers money.

"While Sunraysia and the Riverina can't access a number of markets, or if they do they have to cold-treat, we can actually send there without the additional costs."

Mr Green says Riverland growers could be saving about $150 per packed tonne.