Rice Breeding Australia is committed to the long-term future of Australia and its rice industry.
Our team is driven towards the improvement of water productivity and rates of genetic gain in rice breeding through state-of-the-art technologies and research. Based in Leeton NSW, we’ve come together to develop new
rice varieties to spearhead Australia’s rice industry into a successful future.
Purpose
To develop and deliver new and improved rice varieties that will enhance the profitability and sustainability of Australian Rice Growers.
Vision
To deliver rice varieties that meet consumer preferences whilst enabling Australian rice growers to establish a sustainable and profitable farming system by 2030.
Objectives
Objective 1: Varieties that enable profitable rice farming systems in an increasingly water limited environment.
Objective 2: Varieties that meet consumer preferences and provide returns to growers.
Objective 3: World leading rice breeding program.
Objective 4: Build trust and demonstrate delivery through communication and stakeholder engagement.
At Rice Breeding Australia, our team was established as a not-for-profit company with a focus on driving the development of Australia’s rice industry.
Our organisation is a joint venture built with memberships from:
We also work closely with organisations involved in agronomic research,
rice varieties research and the development of rice breeding technologies. If you want to find out more about our team, please don’t hesitate to
get in touch with our experts.
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