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Representing rice farmers in the main rice growing areas of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

16/10/2026

PSA: We have raised the delays in processing duck licences and quotas with DPIRD and the NSW Minister for Agriculture. We are still waiting for the matter to be resolved, and the RGA will follow up with the Minister again on Monday morning. We will share an update as soon as we have one!

In the meantime, growers with a current shooter’s licence can continue to scare ducks using live am******on. Please follow all licence and fi****ms conditions.

Also, if native water birds other than ducks, such as black-tailed native hens (“turbo chooks”), are damaging your crop, you need to apply to the Biodiversity and Heritage Regulator for a licence. These were previously handled by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. More information will be available next week.

Questions? Contact the RGA at [email protected].

08/10/2026

RGA Executive Director Perin Davey joined representatives from local government and business in Leeton to meet with Minister for Water Murray Watt to discuss the Basin Plan review.

The message was simple - water recovery has real impacts and for too long local communities have been sidelined in the decision making.

The Minister made it clear that the next iteration of the Basin Plan does not need to be the same as the current one - and we would hope not. We need to move beyond water recovery and look to an outcomes-focused management plan.

Probably the most powerful message came from the SunRice mill workers, who explained that past restructures were due to drought, but the most recent loss of 78 jobs hurt more because "we've had rain, there is water there - you just can't use it to grow rice."

17/09/2026

🌱CUT OFF EXTENDED TO 24 SEPTEMBER!
Thinking about adding more native trees and shrubs to your property? Now's the time to plan ahead!

Orders are now open for Edward River Council's 2027 Rural Tree Scheme, giving eligible rural ratepayers access to indigenous seedlings at a subsidised rate.

Whether you're creating shelter for stock, improving biodiversity, enhancing your landscape or supporting local native wildlife, the Rural Tree Scheme is a great way to invest in your property and our environment.

📅 Orders close Friday 18 September 2026 🌿 Seedlings available for collection in May 2027 ✅ Available to eligible rural properties larger than one hectare

To view the plant list, check your eligibility and download an order form, visit: 🔗 https://www.edwardriver.nsw.gov.au/Services/Environment/Rural-Tree-Scheme

Don't miss out. Start planning your next planting project today! 🌱

Ricegrowers' Association of Australia

11/09/2026

Great to join Murray Local Land Services in hosting senior representatives from the MDBA and DCCEEW for a tour of innovative environmental water management projects across the region.

From farm wetlands at the Chalmers' property to the constructed wetlands at Wirra-Lo, the day highlighted how growers and communities are delivering positive environmental outcomes while adapting to changing water availability.

Read the full story at rga.org.au.

04/09/2026

Cotton Australia has appointed Matt Linnegar as its new General Manager to succeed long-serving General Manager Michael Murray who is retiring in November after 16 years with the organisation.

https://ow.ly/5tSA50ZIx68

01/09/2026

🌾 Enjoyed catching up with SunRice Group's Anthony McFarlane and my friend Perin Davey, newly appointed Executive Director of the Ricegrowers' Association of Australia and former Nationals Senator.

Australian growers produce more rice per megalitre than anywhere in the world, with environmental credentials to match.

SunRice's new Protein+ Rice was developed in partnership with CSIRO, bringing together expertise in rice and protein science to add more nutritional value to an Australian-grown staple. 🍚

Thanks for dropping off a pack to try! This kind of collaboration between Australian industry, science and agriculture is an important part of a Future Made in Australia.

17/08/2026

🏆 Congratulations to all winners of the 2026 Rice Industry Awards, presented at in Barham.

🌾 SunRice Grower of the Year | Chris & Kate Morshead, Amberley Pastoral Co (Yenda)

🌾 Grower Contribution to Industry Award | Laurie Arthur

🌾 RGA Honorary Councillor | Graeme Kruger

🌾 Port of Melbourne Highest Grain Yield Overall | Andrew & Leanne Cameron, Kiloran Farming Pty Ltd

🌾 Port of Melbourne Organic Crop Acknowledgement Award | Bill & Liz Barnhill, WR & EC Barnhill

🌾 Yenda Producers Co-Operative Variety Yield Awards
• Topaz: Cauduro Family, Carlisle Park
• Langi: Badoco Family, J & G Badoco Family Trust
• Koshihikari: Kevin & Mary Warren, KJ & MT Warren

Celebrating excellence, innovation and leadership across the Australian rice industry. 👏

07/08/2026

Nominations and entries for the 2026 Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards are officially open.

This is an opportunity to recognise Australian farmers who show a commitment to improving productivity and environmental outcomes through sustainable irrigation practices and innovation.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, nominate now at www.irrigationtrailblazer.com/australia-awards

Nominations close 14 August.

27/07/2026

🚜⛽ Hands off our Fuel Tax Credits.

Fuel Tax Credits are not a subsidy. They simply refund a road tax on fuel that is never used on public roads.

Now activists are pushing to cut or scrap them, adding more costs to farmers, fishers, builders, freight operators, tourism businesses, miners and regional communities already doing it tough.

If Fuel Tax Credits go, Australians will feel it through higher costs for food, freight, housing and local services.

11,838 Australians have already taken action. Join them and sign the petition today. ✍️

https://handsoffourfuel.com.au/

23/07/2026

⏰ Only 3 Weeks to Go! ⏰

Rice Connect 2026 is just three weeks away, and preparations are well underway.

If you haven't secured your ticket yet, now is the time to register. Join growers, industry leaders, researchers and partners from across the Australian rice industry for two days of connection, insights and celebration.

Don't forget to book your accommodation early to avoid missing out.

🎟️ Register now: rga.org.au/riceconnect

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Leeton, NSW
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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(02) 6953 0433

Website

http://www.rga.org.au/riceconnect

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