Rice Connect: presented by Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia, SunRice and AgriFutures Australia

Join us at Rice Connect on Wednesday, 31 July and Thursday, 1 August 2024 in Moama NSW.

Presented by the Ricegrowers’ Association (RGA), SunRice Group, and AgriFutures Australia, the inaugural Rice Connect will bring together growers, researchers, agronomists and industry leaders under one roof.

Wednesday, 31 July

Rice Extension CY24 Agronomist Update // 10:00am – 4:00pm
This event is limited to agronomists and advisors only. Use code RICEAGRO24 to register via the ticket link.

Rice Industry Awards & Gala Dinner // 5:30pm
The Australian rice industry’s flagship event!

Thursday, 1 August 

SunRice Industry Breakfast // 7:00am – 9:00am
Join SunRice for breakfast and a conversation with Group CEO Paul Serra and other panellists on the future of the Australian rice industry.

RGA Annual General Meeting // 9:00am – 11:00am
RGA members and industry stakeholders are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting.

AgriFutures Rice Technical Research Update // 9:00am – 6:30pm
From rice breeding to weed resistance, hear project updates from researchers working across the rice industry with the AgriFutures Rice Program.

Tickets are on sale now via the Rice connect website

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow industry stakeholders, tickets close Wednesday, 17 July 2024.

Key Event Information

Dates

31 July - 1 August 2024

Location

The Junction and Moama Bowling Club, 6 Shaw Street, Moama NSW 2731

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