Griffith is set to host an international rice convention in March, highlighting the city’s important contribution to the rice industry on both an international and national platform.
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The program for the sixth international temperate rice conference (ITRC) was revealed in December, with organisers promising the four day event will showcase the latest advancements in temperate rice research, technology and innovation.
Keynote speakers announced included Dr Steve Linscombe, a senior rice breeder at Louisiana State University Agricultural centre, Professor of food science at the University of Queensland’s School of Agriculture and Food Sciences Melissa Fitzgerald and Dr Russell Reinke a senior scientist in rice breeding and bio-fortification from the International Rice Research Institute.
Head of the ITRC organising committee Russell Ford said the rice industry experts would explore topics including breeding, agronomy, biotic stress, crop protection, precision agriculture and process over the two day conference.
“The conference is a rare opportunity, not only to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our rice growers, but to learn and network with growers and industry professionals alike from around the world,” he said.
The ITRC will run from Monday, March 6 to Thursday, March 9, registrations are open until Friday, February 24.
