Rice Extension

Our vision is to ensure Australian rice growers are global leaders in a sustainable rice-based farming system. This will be achieved through knowledge sharing, innovative thinking and a collaborative science-based approach.

We connect rice growers with essential information for rice-based farming systems to increase the adoption of research that improves grower productivity, profitability and sustainability.

https://riceextension.au

Contact us

Jessica Anderson

0411471408jsturgess@sunrice.com.au

Event Details

Agenda

September 11, 2024

Main Schedule

09:00 - 09:05
Welcome + Housekeeping
Mark Groat (Agronomist at SunRice Group)
Mark Groat
09:05 - 09:15
Agrifutures - Introduction + R&D Levy Update
Tich Pfumayaramba (Manager, Levied Industries at AgriFutures Australia)
Tich Pfumayaramba
09:15 - 09:45
CY24 Benchmarking + Q&A
Mark Groat (Agronomist at SunRice Group)
Mark Groat
09:45 - 09:55
Rice Extension Focus Site Update for CY25
Mark Groat (Agronomist at SunRice Group)
Mark Groat
09:55 - 10:10
Rice Breeding Australia Update
10:10 - 10:20
Capacity Building
AM
Ainsley Massina
10:20 - 10:25
Voice of the Levy Payer
NB
Neil Bull
10:25 - 10:40
Morning Tea
10:40 - 11:05
Herbicide Management
Malcolm Taylor (Managing Director of Agropraisals Pty. Ltd.)
Malcolm Taylor
11:05 - 11:30
Nutrition Management
Brian Dunn (NSW Department of Primary Industries)
Brian Dunn
11:30 - 11:55
Real-Time Rice Dashboard Updates for CY25
James Brinkhoff (Associate Professor at University of New England)
James Brinkhoff
11:55 - 12:00
Closing
Mark Groat (Agronomist at SunRice Group)
Mark Groat

Speakers

James Brinkhoff (Associate Professor at University of New England)

James Brinkhoff

Associate Professor at University of New England

Neil Bull

RGA

Brian Dunn (NSW Department of Primary Industries)

Brian Dunn

NSW Department of Primary Industries

Mark Groat (Agronomist at SunRice Group)

Mark Groat

Agronomist at SunRice Group

Ainsley Massina

Pengana Pastoral

Tich Pfumayaramba (Manager, Levied Industries at AgriFutures Australia)

Tich Pfumayaramba

Manager, Levied Industries at AgriFutures Australia

Christopher Proud (Rice Breeding Australia Ltd)

Christopher Proud

Rice Breeding Australia Ltd

Malcolm Taylor (Managing Director of Agropraisals Pty. Ltd.)

Malcolm Taylor

Managing Director of Agropraisals Pty. Ltd.

Documents

Free Admittance

Standard PriceComplimentary

Venue

Venue

The Southside Griffith Leagues Club
Bridge Road 2
Griffith, New South Wales, Australia

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please email jsturgess@sunrice.com.auYou can also reach us at 0411471408

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