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The 2017 International Temperate Rice Conference, held last week in Griffith NSW, has highlighted the importance of ongoing collaboration between the world’s rice growers, scientists and researchers to sustain the global rice industry.
Taking place from Monday 6 – Thursday 9 March 2017, the conference brought leading rice industry experts from around the world together to share their knowledge and tackle the biggest issues facing the industry, namely water productivity, sustainability and variety development.
In his welcome address, Conference Chair Russell Ford, Manager of Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd (RRAPL) highlighted the significance of the event in bringing the rice growing community together.
“I believe it is important that we continue this tradition and keep temperate rice at the forefront of our discussions,” he said.
“It is within this climate that we have seen some of the greatest creativity and ingenuity in rice growing, and it is events like this that bring the temperate rice community together, that will ensure the continued advancement of our field.”
Attended by close to 250 delegates from Australia, Italy, Uruguay, Argentina, Spain, Japan, Africa, Turkey, Indonesia, China and the US, the conference was designed to not only showcase the latest research and developments in areas like breeding, extension, agronomy and precision agriculture, but to also foster partnerships and encourage networking between delegates.
Keynote speakers’ Dr Matthew Morell, International Rice Research Institute, and Dr Steve Linscombe, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, addressed the delegation on Tuesday, echoing the theme of collaboration when discussing sustainable development goals and strategies to make temperate rice more competitive, while Professor Melissa Fitzgerald, University of Queensland, opened proceedings on Wednesday morning with a talk on the biochemistry and genetics of aroma.
In the conference’s closing keynote address, former rice breeder Dr Laurie Lewin highlighted the common theme of collaboration expressed throughout much of the conference program, affirming the ability of events like the ITR Conference to bring the industry together.
“The International Temperate Rice Conference embodies that idea of collaboration and shared learning between all sectors of the rice industry,” he said.
“By working together, we can achieve much more than in our little country silos.”
Providing on-farm and field experiences for delegates throughout the conference was a high priority, with formalities beginning with a Farm Tour to Drew Braithwaite’s property in Benerembah on Monday. The 120 participating delegates were able to see the latest weed management, nutrition and seeding techniques as well as drone technology and new rice variety trials.
The event concluded with a trip the Rice Industry
Field Day at ‘Old Coree’ Jerilderie on Thursday, where ITR Conference delegates
joined with local growers to take part in a day of field walks, business and
innovation forums and machinery displays. Celebrity chef Zoe Bingley-Pullin was
also on hand to entertain the 400+ attendees with a cooking demonstration in
the SunRice marquee at lunchtime.
The ITR Conference is held every few years by a different rice growing country, with Brazil set to host the next gathering in 2020.
“It has been a great privilege to host the ITR Conference in Australia this year and to see so much support from local and international delegates alike,” said Mr Ford.
“We were able to share the fantastic work our Australian growers, scientists and researchers have been doing with our international peers, and gain new insight into the future of the industry from them in return.”
The ITR Conference is proudly supported by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC).
For media enquiries contact: Natasha Moore, Sauce Communications, natasha@saucecommunications.com.au / 02 6953 7382.
Have you secured your spot yet?
Don’t miss your chance to attend the International Temperate Rice Conference, on next week in Griffith, New South Wales from Monday 6 – Thursday 9 March 2017.
Full Delegate
(Includes 1 x Farm Tour, 1 x Welcome Reception, 1 x 2 Day Conference, 2 x Happy Hours, 1 x Conference Dinner, 1 x Rice Field Day)
Student Delegate
(Includes 1 x Farm Tour, 1 x Welcome Reception, 1 x 2 Day Conference, 2 x Happy Hours, 1 x Rice Field Day)
Day Registration
(Access to single day conference program only - No hospitality events included)
Registrations close Wednesday, 1 March at 5:00pm AEDT.
Enjoy getting to know your peers in a more relaxed setting, with plenty of networking opportunities at the ITRC Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner.
It all begins next week in the heart of Australia’s rice-growing region – Griffith, NSW.
The 2017 International Temperate Rice Conference will be bringing the issue of sustainability to the forefront when it is held in Griffith, NSW from 6-9 March.
The conference, returning to Australia for the first time in over twenty years, will bring local and international delegates together to hear about the latest research, technology and innovation in temperate rice production from industry experts, with a particular focus in this year’s program on sustainability, water efficiency and productivity.
Keynote speaker Dr Matthew Morell, Director General of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), says the conference is an opportunity to shape the future direction of the global rice industry, bringing these vital issues into focus. In his keynote address, he will discuss how rice science is contributing to sustainable development goals, highlighting the need for agencies like IRRI to continually evolve to meet the challenges of the next 25 years.
“There is no better time in history to be an agricultural scientist. The global rice sector, for example, is facing tremendous challenges. To meet the world's demand over the next 25 years we will have to produce about 25% more rice, but this will have to be produced from less land, with less labour, with fewer inputs,” says Dr Morell.
“Regardless, I am optimistic that along with these significant challenges, come incredible opportunities to shape an equitable and sustainable rice sector that can help support a world of nine billion people.”
Dr Morell, alongside fellow keynote speakers Dr Steve Linscombe, Professor Melissa Fitzgerald and Dr Russell Reinke, will lead the conference program under the theme ‘Tradition, Technology, Productivity – A Balancing Act’.
Russell Ford, Manager of Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd (RRAPL) and head of the conference organising committee, says the conference theme was inspired by the growth and development of the industry since it was first held in Yanco NSW in 1994, and that the rice growing community should use this event to reflect on how much they have achieved.
“In the last 20 years, Australian growers have become world leaders in water use efficiency, production efficiency and environmental management,” says Mr Ford.
“Having the chance to showcase these achievements to a global audience, and to also gain knowledge from the world-class scientists who will be in attendance, is an incredible opportunity for the Australian rice community to continue improving the future sustainability of our industry.”
Designed to highlight a broad spectrum of the industry, the conference program will feature sessions on breeding, agronomy, biotic stress and crop protection, as well as precision agriculture, environment and quality and processing.
View the full program at: www.itrconference.com/conference/program.aspx
A Trade Exhibition will also feature displays from leading agricultural organisations and institutions, including Dow AgroSciences, SunRice, New Holland, QualySense, Serafin Machinery, Griffith City Council and Deakin University. The Trade Exhibition will be open to the general public from 8:00am – 9:30am on Tuesday, 7 March at the Griffith Exies Club, and to conference delegates at all other times.
“We would love to see members of the Riverina community attending the Trade Exhibition and taking advantage of this opportunity to see displays and demonstrations from such prominent industry representatives,” says Mr Ford.
The ITR Conference is proudly supported by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC). For more information or to register, head to www.itrconference.com.
Full Delegate - $880.00
Student Delegate - $440.00
For media enquiries contact: Natasha Moore, Sauce Communications, natasha@saucecommunications.com.au / 02 6953 7382.
One more week to register for the International Temperate Rice Conference!
We’ve extended the registration deadline for the International Temperate Rice Conference.
Registrations will now close Wednesday, 1 March at 5:00pm, AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time).
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Trade Exhibition
The ITRC Trade Exhibition will be accessible to delegates throughout the conference period, and will feature displays from leading agricultural organisations and institutions, including Dow AgroSciences, SunRice, New Holland, QualySense, Serafin Machinery, Griffith City Council and Deakin University.
Can’t make the whole conference?
You can still check out the Trade Exhibition, open to the public on Tuesday, 7 March from 8:00am – 9:30am at the Griffith Exies Club, Mirrool Rooms 2 & 3.
Don’t miss your chance to attend the International Temperate Rice Conference, coming to Griffith, New South Wales from 6-9 March 2017.
This exclusive industry event will bring researchers, growers, suppliers and scientists from around the world together for the purpose of advancing temperate rice research, technology and innovation.
ITRC PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Running over four days, the conference program will feature a range of dynamic presentations from local and international speakers, wrapping up with a trip to the Rice Field Day at ‘Old Coree’ Jerilderie.
Led by Keynote Speakers Dr Matthew Morrell, Dr Steve Linscombe, Professor Melissa Fitzgerald and Dr Russell Reinke, industry experts will explore topics including breeding, agronomy, biotic stress and crop protection as well as precision agriculture and quality and processing, under the conference theme ‘Tradition, Technology, Productivity – A Balancing Act’.
TRADE EXHIBITION
A Trade Exhibition featuring displays from Dow AgroSciences, SunRice, New Holland, QualySense, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Serafin Machinery, Griffith City Council, Deakin University and Coleambally Irrigation will be accessible to delegates throughout the conference period.
Unable to attend the conference? You can still check out the Trade Exhibition, open to the public on Tuesday, 7 March from 8:00am – 9:30am at the Griffith Exies Club, Mirrool Rooms 2 & 3.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
A range of registration packages are available, with options to register for the full conference program or individual conference events as you wish.
Full Delegate - $880.00
Includes 1 x Farm Tour, 1 x Welcome Reception, 1 x 2 Day Conference, 2 x Happy Hours, 1 x Conference Dinner and 1 x Rice Field Day
Student Delegate - $440.00
Includes 1 x Farm Tour, 1 x Welcome Reception, 1 x 2 Day Conference, 2 x Happy Hours and 1 x Rice Field Day
Registrations close Friday, 24 February.
Visit www.itrconference.com and follow @ITRConference on Twitter for the latest updates.
Where: Griffith, New South Wales, Australia, 2680
When: Monday 6 – Thursday 9 March, 2017
Contact Information: Angela Wakeman, Sauce Communications, events@saucecommunications.com.au or +61 2 6953 7382
Dow AgroSciences, who brought Barnstorm™ herbicide to the Australian market in 2007, are currently developing a new active ingredient for the rice industry. Ubeniq™ herbicide with Rinskor™ active is expected to be launched in the 2018/19 rice season, but will be seen in trials and demonstrations throughout the current and upcoming seasons.
“Ubeniq herbicide will provide a unique mix of aquatic broadleaf, grass and sedge weed control in rice. For growers with herbicide resistance, Ubeniq will be a new tool to control ALS and glyphosate resistant weeds,” advised Dow AgroSciences Research Leader, Mr Greg Wells.
“Rice growers will be able to select Ubeniq as the core of their weed management program with the option to tank-mix when needed to fit a field’s unique needs. With broad-spectrum weed control, and excellent crop safety, Ubeniq will prove to be an integral tool in Australia’s rice industry,” added Mr Wells.
To mark this breakthrough in weed management in rice, Dow AgroSciences will be the Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming International Temperate Rice Conference. In its 6th year, the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation are bringing to Griffith NSW, a compilation of experts to advance research, technology and innovation in temperate rice production.
“We are delighted to have Dow AgroSciences as a partner for this global conference. As a leader in agricultural research and development, and with their new active ingredient for weed management in rice, it is a perfect match,” confirmed Russell Ford, Manager of Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd and head of the ITR Conference organising committee; March 6-9 Griffith Exies Club with keynote speakers Dr Matthew Morell, Dr Steve Linscombe, Dr Russell Reinke and Professor Melissa Fitzgerald, as well as Mr Greg Wells from Dow AgroSciences.
To find out more or to register for the conference, head to www.itrconference.com.
For more information on the 6th International Temperate Rice Conference, please contact Natasha Moore from Sauce Communications on 02 6953 7382.
One more month to register for ITRC!
Have you registered for the 2017 International Temperate Rice Conference yet?
Registrations close 24 February – Don’t miss your chance to attend this premier rice industry event!
The ITR Conference will be held in Griffith, New South Wales, Australia from 6-9 March 2017 and will feature a range of presentations from local and international speakers, as well as on-field and farm experiences.
Leading the way will be Keynote Speakers Dr Matthew Morell, Dr Steve Linscombe, Professor Melissa Fitzgerald, and Dr Russell Reinke.
Located in the heart of Australia’s rice-growing district in the Riverina, Griffith is a diverse agricultural hub – a perfect home for the 2017 conference.
Treat your partner to a tour of the local area while you enjoy a day full of dynamic conference sessions.
When: 6-9 March 2017
Where: Griffith, NSW, Australia 2680
Contact: Angela Wakeman, Sauce Communications,
events@saucecommunications.com.au or +61 2 6953 7382
The program for the 6th International Temperate Rice Conference (ITR Conference) – to be held in March 2017 in Australia in Griffith, NSW – has been announced and will showcase the latest advancements in temperate rice research, technology and innovation.
“We’re pleased to offer such a comprehensive program; coupled with an enticing line-up of speakers we have no doubt delegates will gain invaluable knowledge from this year’s conference,” said Russell Ford, Manager of Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd (RRAPL) and head of the ITR Conference organising committee.
Under the conference theme ‘Tradition, Technology, Productivity – A Balancing Act’, rice industry experts will explore topics including breeding, agronomy, biotic stress and crop protection as well as precision agriculture and quality and processing.
“The Conference is a rare opportunity to learn and network with growers and industry professionals alike from around the world. We look forward to welcoming delegates to Griffith, which is considered to be the nation’s food bowl of Australia and the heart of Australia’s rice growing region.”
Keynote Speaker Dr Steve Linscombe, Senior Rice Breeder, Louisiana State University Agricultural Centre, who also attended the first ITR Conference in 1994 held in Yanco, NSW, said: “the conference is an outstanding opportunity to exchange ideas and plan for collaborative research going forward.”
Keynote Speakers also include Professor Melissa Fitzgerald, Professor of Food Science, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland and Dr Russell Reinke, Senior Scientist (Rice Breeding; Bio-fortification), International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
The extensive conference program will run over four days, from Monday, 6 March – Thursday, 9 March 2017 and will include a selection of tours, including:
· The Farm Tour to the Braithwaite Property in Benerembah, NSW will kick off the first day. Delegates can witness high tech precision agriculture in action, learn about how variable rate technology, laser levelling equipment and remote imagery technology is being integrated, and see innovative rice trials up close.
· The Partners Tour offers a chance for partners of conference delegates to explore the local Riverina area and experience the best of what the region has to offer, including lunch at one of Griffith’s top restaurants and wine tasting at Calabria Family Wines.
A trip to the rice industry’s premier research showcase, the Rice Field Day, hosted by RRAPL at “Old Coree” Jerilderie will close out the conference on the Thursday.
The ITR Conference Program is available for viewing at www.itrconference.com/conference/program.aspx
Full Delegate ($880 AUD) registrations are open until Friday 24 February 2017. Student and Group bookings also available.
To find out more or to buy tickets, head to www.itrconference.com.
Follow @ITRConference on Twitter for the latest updates.
For media enquiries contact: Chantelle Hutchison, Sauce Communications, chantelle@saucecommunications.com.au / +61 452 637 446.
Get in quick to secure a special discounted price for the 2017 International Temperate Rice Conference.
Full Delegate Early Bird registrations ($770.00) close Friday, 11 November 2016. Standard Full Delegate registrations ($880.00) will remain open until Friday, 24 February 2017.
Full Delegate – Early Bird - $770.00
Includes 1 x Farm Tour, 1 x Welcome Reception, 1 x 2 Day Conference, 2 x Happy Hours, 1 x Conference Dinner and 1 x Rice Field Day
Registering a group?
Register a group of 5 or more Full Delegates to receive a 10% discount.
Contact the event organisers at events@saucecommunications.com.au or on +61 2 6953 7382 to arrange.
Want to extend your conference experience? Try our Pre-Conference Tour!
Pre-Conference Tour - $850.00
Spend three days taking in the best regional sights in NSW and ACT as you journey from Sydney to Griffith. Highlights include the Australian War Memorial, Australian National Botanic Gardens, CSIRO, Burrinjuck Dam and Yanco Agricultural Institute – just to name a few! A minimum of 20 participants is required for this tour to take place.
Registrations for the Pre-Conference Tour close Friday, 11 November 2016.
The 2017 International Temperate Rice Conference will run from Monday, 6 March - Thursday 9 March 2017 in one of Australia’s most productive agricultural regions – Griffith, NSW.
Centred on the theme ‘Tradition, Technology, Productivity – A Balancing Act’, the conference will be led by Keynote Speakers Dr Matthew Morrell, Dr Steve Linscombe, Professor Melissa Fitzgerald and Dr Russell Reinke.
This is your chance to network with rice industry peers from around the world, discussing and celebrating the latest in temperate rice research, technology and innovation. A full Conference Program will be available shortly.
Registrations are now open for the 2017 International Temperate Rice Conference (ITR Conference), which will see delegates from around Australia and the world travel to the heart of Australia’s rice-growing region in the Riverina – Griffith, NSW.
As the current world leaders in production, sustainability and water use efficiency, Australia is the perfect home for the conference, designed to showcase the latest advancements in temperate rice research, technology and innovation.
Manager of Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd (RRAPL) and head of the conference organising committee Russell Ford said, “It is fantastic to be bringing this leading conference back to Australia, and particularly to the Riverina, where it was first held over 20 years ago.
“We are looking forward to this opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of all of our rice growers, the advancements we’ve made, and to learn from and share experiences with our international peers.”
A unique event on the agricultural industry calendar, the ITR Conference is hosted every few years by a different rice-growing country with the aim of addressing the challenges and triumphs specific to temperate rice growing, that is, rice grown in higher latitudes where temperatures are generally lower. First held in Yanco, NSW in 1994, the conference has grown into a leading networking opportunity for rice growers around the world, with previous conference hosts including Punta del Este, Uruguay and California, USA.
Now returning to Australia, the conference provides an opportunity to celebrate the region and shine a light on the success of our rice industry over the last 20 years, something captured in the conference theme: ‘Tradition, Technology, Productivity – A Balancing Act’.
The four-day conference will run from Monday, 6 March to Thursday 9 March 2017, and will feature a series of dynamic presentations from local and international speakers, covering topics including Rice Breeding, Agronomy, Biotic and Abiotic Stress, Crop Protection, Quality, Rice Processing, Precision Ag and Extension.
Leading the way will be Keynote Speakers Dr Matthew Morrell, Director General, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI); Dr Steve Linscombe, Senior Rice Breeder, Louisiana State University Agricultural Centre; Professor Melissa Fitzgerald, Professor of Food Science, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland; and Dr Russell Reinke, Senior Scientist (Rice Breeding; Bio-fortification), International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
“With such a respected and knowledgeable line-up of industry experts on board, the conference will be an invaluable experience for our delegates,” said Russell Ford.
“This will be a platform for sharing fresh ideas and insights, exploring cutting-edge technology and furthering research and development in the temperate rice field moving forward.”
To further enrich the conference experience, a selection of tours will be on offer for delegates throughout the conference period, providing the chance to showcase the provenance of Australia’s rice-growing region. Delegates can choose to take part in a special Pre-Conference Tour, visiting the best regional sights in NSW and ACT as they journey from Sydney to Griffith; a Partners Tour showcasing the best of the Griffith community and culture; as well as a Farm Tour in Benerembah where they can see the cutting edge precision agriculture technologies being used on the Braithwaite Property; and a trip to the rice industry’s premier research showcase, the Rice Field Day, hosted by RRAPL at “Old Coree” Jerilderie to close out the conference.
Full Delegate Early Bird prices ($770) are available until Friday, 21 October 2016, with standard Full Delegate ($880) registrations remaining open until Friday, 24 February 2017.
Pre-Conference Tour registrations ($850) must be received by Friday, 11 November 2016, as a minimum of 20 participants will be required for the tour to take place.
Registrations are available via Eventbrite here.
For more information and to register your interest, head to www.itrconference.com and follow @ITRConference on Twitter for the latest updates.
A full conference program will be available shortly.
For media enquiries contact: Natasha Moore, Sauce Communications, natasha@saucecommunications.com.au, 02 6953 7382.
We are now accepting full paper submissions for the 2017 International Temperate Rice Conference. You will have until Friday, 4 November 2016 to get your paper in for consideration.
To help with this process, the committee have put together some guidelines for structuring and formatting your paper, which can be viewed here. Papers should not exceed 10 pages in length and should include a maximum of 10 references. All papers will be reviewed by an expert in the field upon submission, with feedback provided on any changes to be made. You will then have the chance to edit your paper, with final copies to be submitted by Friday, 13 January 2017.
Submissions should be emailed to Russell Ford, Manager of Rice Research Australia Pty Ltd (RRAPL) at rford@rrapl.com.
You should clearly state on the front page of your paper whether you would like to present a poster or an oral presentation. Poster guidelines can be viewed here.
Throughout this process we will also be targeting a Special Issue of Field Crops Research. If you are interested in submitting for this Special Issue, please state so on the front page of your paper. You will have the option of submitting a more detailed version of your conference paper for this Special Issue. Once the interested authors have been identified, a committee member will contact you with further instructions.
Please note: Only papers that fall within the scope of Field Crops Research will be considered for the Special Issue, so we request that authors refer to the information on the aims and scope of Field Crops Research at http://www.journals.elsevier.com/field-crops-research before sending in their expression of interest.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you at next year’s conference, to be held from 6-9 March 2017 in the heart of Australia’s rice-growing region, Griffith, NSW Australia.
Returning for its 6th year, the Rice Research Development Committee (RRDC), on behalf of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), is proud to be bringing this conference to the heart of Australia’s rice growing region, Griffith in the Riverina district of New South Wales.
With keynote speakers Dr Matthew Morell, Dr Steve Linscombe, Professor Melissa Fitzgerald and Dr Russell Reinke set to lead the conference alongside a respected line-up of industry experts, the 2017 International Temperate Rice Conference is an occasion any rice grower, producer or agribusiness professional will not want to miss.
For more information on the speakers, venues and special events of the 2017 International Temperate Rice Conference, check out the Conference Handbook.
Paper and poster submissions for the 2017 International Temperate Rice Conference have now closed. If you were selected for an oral or poster presentation at the conference, please ensure you have sent your submission to Russell Ford at rford@rrapl.com.
Guidelines can be found below.
View extended abstract example.
