Rice Industry Field Day 2026

The Rice Industry Field Day, hosted at RRAPL, offers a unique, on‑the‑ground opportunity to see the industry’s RD&E investments in action.

Details:

Hosted by Rice Extension at RRAPL (Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd), the Rice Industry Field Day is your on‑the‑ground opportunity to see the industry’s RD&E investments in action.

Walk current-season R&D trials, hear updates from industry leaders, and explore the innovations and technologies shaping rice farming systems. From gene editing and biotech to sustainability, and the journey to aerobic rice.

Choose your attendance window:

You can attend for the full day (9:00am–6:30pm) or join from midday (11:30am–6:30pm) for lunch and the industry presentation program.

Please select your preferred attendance time during registration to support bus planning and catering arrangements.

Indicative agenda:

Please note that the full agenda will be released prior to the event.

Session 1 - R&D trial field walks

• 9am - 9:30am | Registration
• 9:30am - 9:45am | Welcome
• 9:45am - 10:15am | Networking morning tea and load buses
• 10:15am - 12:15pm | RRAPL R&D trial field walks (3 rotations)

Session 2 - Industry presentations

• 11:30am | Registrations for afternoon attendees
• 12pm - 1:15pm | Networking lunch
• 1:15pm - 2:40pm | Industry and partner updates (AgriFutures, RGA, SunRice Group and Rice Breeding Australia)
• 2:40pm - 3:40pm | Innovation and Technology presentations
• 3:40pm - 4:10pm | Networking afternoon tea
• 4:10pm - 5:30pm | Innovation and Technology presentations (continued)
• 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Close and networking drinks

Key details:

• Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026
• Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm with networking drinks to follow
• Location: “Old Coree” 1850 Conargo Road, Jerilderie NSW 2716 (15km E of Jerilderie)
• Inclusions: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided, as well as post-event drinks
• What to bring: Closed footwear and hat/sun protection