That's a wrap for season 1 of the 'Rice Life' Podcast!

In today's episode we re-cap some highlights this year from the Rice Extension Team.

This weeks interview we caught up with Mark Groat, SunRice Grower Services to chat about the C20 Season. We discuss highest yielding crops, some unexpected downfalls of the season and what events are coming up next!

Have questions for Mark? You can call him on 0419174772.For more information about what the SunRice Grower Services team are up to follow them on twitter @growerservice.

We hope you enjoy this episode, we look forward to being back for season 2 later in 2020. Want to get in contact with the Rice Extension team?

E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: @Riceextension Twitter: @RiceExtension

Until next time, have a rice day!

This week we hear how researchers and industry are working together to develop smart Irrigation control for water and labour savings in rice growing systems.

Dr. John Hornbuckle (Deakin University) gives insight on how his project will develop automated sensing and control systems that will be essential for the success of a 'Dry Rice' system.

Have questions for John? You can call him on 0429862920. Stay up to date with his project by following @cerrf_griffith on twitter.

Grant Oswald, Automation Manager for Padman Stops explains why and how they are working in with John’s research and the benefits it will bring to growers.

Looking for more information on Padman Stops? Visit their websites www.padmanstops.com.au/ and www.padmanautomation.com.au/

To round off the episode, Chris Morshead (ricegrower, Widgelli) explains how he found using the stops during the C20 season and why he would recommend it to others.

Until next time, have a rice day!

The end of the financial year is fast approaching so this week we discuss with Finley accountant Kip Barlow the key things that growers need to be thinking and planning for. Kip also explains the opportunities of the COVID19 stimulus package, state and federal government drought funding and why it is important to have a good relationship with your accountant.

Deniliquin Elders agronomist Adam Delwo joins us on the Rice Wrap up to give a winter cereals cropping update.

Have questions for Kip? You can call him on 03 5883 2706 or email [email protected]

Want to use Rice$cenario? Use this link to access the online tool:

ricescenario.riceextension.org.au/

You can also watch a short video that introduces Rice$cenario here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT8EJEl2Xzc

Until next time, have a rice day!

Today’s episode is all about the intertwining world of rice, wildlife and the environment!

We caught up with Ecologist Matt Herring who gives us insights into the secret life of the Australasian Bittern and explains the Local Land Services Bittern Friendly Rice Project. Results to date for this project has indicated that the density of Bitterns utilising the Bittern Friendly Rice is 3-4 times greater than the control sites. Read more about Matt here: http://www.murraywildlife.com.au/ and Bitterns in Rice Project here: http://www.bitternsinrice.com.au/

We also hear from Hayden Cudmore who grew Bittern Friendly Rice about how he found it and tips to other growers. If you want to hear more from Hayden, you can watch this video released by SunRice: https://vimeo.com/409395005

And do you want to hear how winter cereals are tracking? Agronomist James Mann (Yenda Producers Cooperative) gives us an update on the season to date.

This week we are talking all things Whole Grain Yield with Dr Rachael Wood and PhD candidate Allister Clarke.

Rachael explains her findings on the impact of grower management practices on whole grain yield. She looked in particular at planting density, the rate and timing of fertiliser application and different irrigation methods on rice grain quality.

Allister Clarke is currently completing his PhD through the Functional Grains Center and Food Agility CRC to develop a model to allow rice to be graded on quality at the delivery stand.

If you would like to stay informed on harvest updates, have a look at the SunRice Harvest Information website here: http://harvestinformation.sunrice.com.au/

Until next time, have a rice day!

We aim to bring the latest news from the Rice Industry so you can stay informed and connected. Please email your questions to [email protected]. You can also message us on facebook or twitter @riceextension, and while you are there, don't forget to give us a like.

This week we wanted to do a bonus sneak peek of what you can expect in our upcoming episodes. We are excited to introduce one of our segments called the Rice Wrap Up. Listen in and let us know what you think.

If you would like to get in touch with Grower Services please call 1800 654 557, or Mark Groat can be contacted directly on 0419 174 772.

Please send us your questions or suggest a topic to discuss via our email [email protected] or message us on fb or twitter @extension.

We aim to bring the latest news from the Rice Industry so you can stay informed and connected. Please email your questions to [email protected]. You can also message us on facebook or twitter @riceextension, and while you are there, don't forget to give us a like.

In this trailer episode we introduce ourselves and give a run down on what our podcast series will involve!

Until next time, have a rice day!