Posted on 12/17/2019
Today the Minco ministers meet to address ongoing concerns about the implementation of the MDB Plan. The RGA were a significant contributor in the setting of these priorities and pressed hard for the inclusion of their member's policies.
Posted on 12/1/2019
The RGA is outraged that state and federal authorities are planning to ram through NSW water sharing and resource plans by the end of the year, ignoring stakeholder pleas for further consultation – again.
Posted on 11/26/2019
SunRice announce a further 100 job losses and release an independent report highlighting the eroded water rights for General Security water entitlement holders in the southern Murray-Darling Basin
Posted on 9/16/2019
The National Party’s rejection of further water recovery up to another 450 GL finally acknowledges that our industries and communities cannot endure further negative impacts on our economic viability.
Posted on 9/14/2019
“I want to see our rice industry continue to proposer well into the future. There are very few agricultural industries that can boast the complete supply chain and marketing strategies achieved by the Australian rice industry.” - Rob Massina
Posted on 8/22/2019
Jeremy Morton has been elected as a SunRice Grower Director and will be stepping down from his position as president of the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia.
Posted on 8/19/2019
It would appear that the Morrison Government has chosen to abandon Murray-Darling Communities when an opportunity for leadership presented itself.
The commentary from Water Minister David Littleproud that the Basin Plan “provides certainly” is quite
Posted on 7/25/2019
The State and Federal Water Ministers have an opportunity next month to be honest with themselves and the Australian people and admit all is not well with how water reforms of the past 25 years are unfolding.
Posted on 7/22/2019
The next step in our submission is to provide all Levy Payers with the opportunity to lodge an objection to the Levy Proposal. The Objection Period commenced on Monday 24 June 2019 and will expire at 5pm on Monday 5 August 2019.
Posted on 7/9/2019
The RGA has long sought that water be recovered for the environment through Infrastructure Programs rather than direct buy-backs. These programs facilitate communities and irrigation industry adjustment to a future with less water for production.
Posted on 5/9/2019
The ‘450GL Up Water Program’ that Tony Burke wants to fast track is deeply flawed and will not only fail to deliver environmental outcomes, but actually risks significant environmental damage while simultaneously hammering a final nail into the coffi
Posted on 4/13/2019
The constant push to highlight the different views rather than focus on the common ground may suit a political outcome but it is ripping Murray Darling Basin communities apart.
Time to cut the crap o the MDBP.
Posted on 4/12/2019
The RGA,, Griffith City Council, Leeton Shire Council, Murrumbidgee Shire Council, and the Irrigation Research and Extension Committee (IREC) remind farmers who are planning to burn stubble, to do so responsibly.
Posted on 4/2/2019
“The Ricegrowers Association of Australia (RGA) has been concerned about losses required to run the Murray River for some time and this report confirms our worst fears with a 39% increase in losses when compared to similar years.” RGA President Jerem
Posted on 3/29/2019
The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia (RGA) is absolutely disgusted that Murray Darling Basin Communities are seen by the Australian Labor Party as nothing more than cannon fodder in its quest to become the next Federal Government.
“The media
Posted on 2/15/2019
In response to member concerns, the RiceGrowers’ Association (RGA) has contacted the NSW Department of Industry – Water, to seek clarification in the event dry conditions prevail, that any General Security carry-over water will be fully available in
Posted on 2/5/2019
The RiceGrowers’ Association has always argued that social and economic considerations must be given
equal weight with environmental consideration in the Murray Darling Basin Plan (MDBP). Consequently we
reject the South Australian Royal Commission
Posted on 2/2/2019
We are extending the scholarship application period by a week, so if you are
eligible and have oniy just heard about this great opportunity - apply now!
Posted on 1/24/2019
Graeme Kruger, Executive Director of the Ricegrowers’ Association (RGA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Troy Mauger at the helm of the Rice Extension Team. Rice Extension is a program funded by AgriFutures Australia and administered by th
Posted on 1/9/2019
Applications are open until 31st January 2019 for the Greg Graham Memorial Scholarship valued at $10,000 to assist with the costs of Tertiary education, and the Peter Connor Book Award which provides $3,000 to assist with the cost of books and course
Posted on 11/9/2018
Women & Leadership Australia invite all women currently employed in the Australian farming and agricultural sectors to apply for a limited pool of scholarship funding that has been provisioned for the specific intent of providing powerful and effecti
Posted on 10/22/2018
The Ricegrowers' Association of Australia support the National Farmers Federation, who is today reminding all producers to take care when applying herbicides and pesticides this summer spraying season.
Posted on 10/16/2018
The RGA is extremely concerned that the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement has resulted in less water being available to the NSW Murray following the 15th October water allocation statements.
Posted on 9/27/2018
The RGA is very happy to announce the successful applicants for the 2017 - 2020 Rice Industry Leadership Program.
Posted on 9/13/2018
The RGA is encouraging all Shareholders to make their vote count when it comes to voting on the SunRice ASX Proposal at the Annual General Meeting next Thursday the 20th of September.
Posted on 9/3/2018
SRI, RGA, MVPD and MI are continuing to work with the Federal and NSW ministers, governments and their agencies to source water for General Security water holders in the NSW Murray Valley.
Posted on 8/22/2018
The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia (RGA) supports the SunRice ASX Proposal and believes that this proposal will enable SunRice to raise the capital it requires to implement its 5-year Growth Strategy.
Posted on 8/22/2018
The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia (RGA) supports the SunRice ASX Proposal and believes that this proposal will enable SunRice to raise the capital it requires to implement its 5-year Growth Strategy.
Posted on 8/16/2018
The RGA is currently working to ensure members clearly understand the current position of General Security allocations and is exploring opportunities to gain access to additional water for members.
Posted on 8/8/2018
The Ricegrowers Association of Australia (RGA) welcomes the recently announced State and Federal drought assistance packages.
Posted on 8/6/2018
The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia Inc. (RGA) has enjoyed a successful 2018 Annual Conference in Moama/Echuca on the 2nd and 3rd August.
Posted on 7/9/2018
The 2018 Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia (RGA) Annual Conference will be held in Moama, NSW on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd August at the Rich River Golf Club.
Posted on 5/21/2018
The RGA has selected the participants for the first program in their Rice Industry Leadership Program 2018-2020.
Posted on 5/8/2018
The projects that offset water recovery will be rolled out through to 2024 and are subject to a reconciliation process to ensure they deliver the environmental outcomes envisaged.
Posted on 5/4/2018
The RGA is calling on the FG and opposition to continue their historic bi-partisan approach towards the Murray Darling Basin Plan and allow the SDLAM amendment as recommended by the Murray Darling Basin Authority.
Posted on 4/23/2018
With the 2018 summer harvest underway, the RGA, GCC, LSC, the IRECMI remind farmers who are planning to burn stubble, to do so responsibly.
Posted on 4/17/2018
Today the RGA is launching the Rice Industry Leadership Program 2018-2020.
Posted on 3/27/2018
With the 2018 summer harvest underway, the RGA, GCC, LSC, the IR and ECAMI remind farmers who are planning to burn stubble, to do so responsibly.
Posted on 2/22/2018
The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia (RGA) has announced the recipients’ of their 2018 tertiary scholarship awards.
Posted on 2/15/2018
The Australian Labor Party have betrayed the people of the Murray Darling Basin while short-changing the environment at the same time.
Posted on 2/7/2018
The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia (RGA) is appalled with the Labor Party’s decision to vote down the Murray Darling Basin Authority’s recommendations to the Federal Government.
Posted on 2/5/2018
The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia (RGA) has called on the Australian Labor Party to vote down any disallowance motion relating to the Murray Darling Basin Plan’s Northern Basin Review or the SDL adjustment.
Posted on 1/25/2018
The Ernst and Young’s (EY) report released on Friday highlights the need to abandon any recovery of the 450GL from productively held water.
Posted on 1/11/2018
The RGA reminds all rice growers that applications for the 2018 tertiary scholarships close soon.
Posted on 1/8/2018
Reporting to the RGA Policy Manager, the Rice Industry Leadership Project Coordinator will work with the Rice Industry Leadership Taskforce to determine the leadership needs of the Rice Industry and design and deliver a program that meets those needs