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Rice Industry
Rice was first grown in Australia in the early 1920's - near the townships of Leeton and Griffith in the New South Wales Riverina. Today the rice industry contributes to supporting 63 regional towns - most located in the temperate climate of southern NSW. There are approximately 2500 rice farms in Australia producing around 1.3 million tonnes of rice per year. Most rice farms are owned and operated by Australian families.
Australian rice feeds up to 40 million people daily
Rice production is one of the most important agricultural activities on the planet as more than half the people in the world eat rice at least once a day. Australia produces enough rice to feed almost 40 million people a meal a day for 365 days and Australian rice is exported to 72 countries.
Outstanding worldwide reputation
Australian rice is recognised worldwide for its high quality and is demanded by the higher priced international markets. Each year the industry earns around $800 million in revenue, which includes nearly $500 million from value-added exports.
The History of the Australian Rice Industry - Click Here
Contact details
Jerilderie Shire Council
03 5886 1200 (ph)
03 5886 1701 (fax)
mail@jerilderie.nsw.gov.au
