Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 7673 IREC Farmers' Newsletter No. 195 ­ – Rice R&D 2016 Temperate Rice Conference Organising Committee T HE International Temperate Rice Conference will be returning to Australia in March 2017, bringing delegates from around Australia and the world to the heart of the Riverina’s rice- growing region — Griffith, NSW. The four-day conference will run from Monday 6 March to Thursday 9 March, and will feature a series of dynamic presentations from local and international speakers, covering topics including rice breeding, agronomy, biotic and abiotic stress, irrigation and soils, crop protection, quality and processing, environment, precision agriculture and extension. Relevant to all sectors of the rice industry, it will provide an international networking opportunity for rice breeders, researchers, rice growers, agronomists, agribusiness professionals and agricultural suppliers. About the conference Every few years, the International Temperate Rice Conference is hosted by a different rice-growing country with the aim of addressing the challenges and triumphs specific to temperate rice growing. Since it was first held in Yanco NSW in 1994, the conference has grown into a leading networking opportunity for rice researchers and growers from around the world, with previous conference hosts including Punta del Este, Uruguay; California, USA; and Novara, Italy. Now returning to Australia, the conference provides an opportunity to celebrate rice growing in Australia and shine a light on the industry’s success over the last 20 years, during which time Australian rice growers have become world The latest information about temperate rice research, technology and innovation, from around the world, will be showcased in Griffith in 2017. QUICK TAKE l The Australian rice industry will play host to the International Temperate Rice Conference in Griffith in March 2017. l The conference theme reflects the innovation and advancement of rice production in Australia in recent decades. l A respected and knowledgeable line-up of industry experts has been organised for presentations and the conference will be an opportunity to share ideas and explore cutting-edge technology to advance rice R&D. l The conference will also provide opportunities to visit a leading rice-growing operation near Griffith and the Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd field station at Jerilderie. LEADING RICE INDUSTRY EVENT RETURNS TO THE RIVERINA