Laurie Arthur argues why rice is a valuable crop for Australia and those who choose to grow it, and how Riverina farmers have evolved to be regarded as the most efficient rice growers in the world. Laurie is a rice grower, water policy expert and Chairman of leading Australian branded foods company SunRice, which listed on the ASX in April. He will talk about how SunRice’s evolution from a commodity processor into an international FMCG company has built commercial resilience into the business, supporting the longevity of Australia’s rice industry.
