This event, hosted by the Ricegrowers' Association
of Australia (RGA), in partnership with SunRice Group,
and AgriFutures Australia, is a significant highlight on
the rice growers' calendar. It showcases and
celebrates the people involved in the industry and
features the best that the industry has to offer.
The Australian Rice Conference presents a valuable
opportunity for you and your business to build quality
relationships with agribusiness professionals, including
rice growers, irrigators, mixed farmers, researchers,
government representatives, and service providers.
The event will feature trade exhibits, innovative
speakers, R&D update and a Gala Dinner with
industry awards offering an engaging program that
caters to everyone in the rice growing, extended
agriculture, and agribusiness communities.
Agenda
- Networking Lunch
- RGA AGM
- Members Forum
- 100 Years of Rice: Welcome Drinks
- Conference Open // Registration Desk Open
- Welcome To Country
- MC Welcome to Conference
- Opening Address
2025 Australian Rice Conference opening address. Peter Herrmann (Ricegrowers' Association), Laurie Arthur (SunRice Group), Cindy Cassidy (AgriFutures Australia).
- Vision of Youth
Young and Old
Neive Mason (Horizon Scholar)
Peter Kaylock (Rice Grower) - SunRice Group CEO Update
Paul Serra, SunRice Group CEO reports on...
- Succession & Handing Over: Pain or Pleasure?
- Drone Revolution: Tool or Toy
- Lunch Break • Sponsored by...
- ROI & Profitability on Farm
- Rice Breeding Australia: Future Proof
Rice Breeding Australia on three-year results, new rice varieties and reducing water on rice.
- Closing Remarks
Thank you for attending the 2025 Australian Rice Conference.
- Conference Close
- Women in Rice Breakfast
- SunRice Mill • Post Conference Tours
Sponsors and Partners
Presented by
Presented by
In Partnership With
In Partnership With
Koshi Sponsors
Koshi Sponsors
Topaz Sponsors
Topaz Sponsors
Matilda Sponsors
Matilda Sponsors
Sherpa Sponsors
Sherpa Sponsors
Langi Sponsors
Langi Sponsors
Telstra
Rabobank