— 10 IREC Farmers' Newsletter No. 201 — Autumn 2019 — 10 IREC Farmers’ Newsletter No. 201 — Autumn 2019 Mapping rice for better crops and product QUICK TAKE l  MapRice GIS is a geographic information system (GIS) operated by SunRice Grower Services for the benefit of growers and the industry. l  The information gathered and provided by MapRice GIS is instrumental for analysis, planning and accountability of rice production by SunRice, and for providing location-specific information and services to rice growers. l  SunRice Grower Services is continually working to improve the functionality and services of MapRice GIS with a number of new developments expected over the next 12 to 18 months. Rob Walsh Grower Services Digital Officer SunRice PHOTO: Murray Valley rice grower, John Hawkins, discussing his Koshihikari crop with SunRice Grower Services field officer, Anna Jewell. Credit: SunRice MAPPING RICE FOR BETTER CROPS AND PRODUCT