Rice

The rice industry is one of three new industries to join AgSkilled 2.0.
AgSkilled 2.0 provides the NSW rice industry with a range of fully-subsidised part qualifications, tailored and delivered to meet the specific needs of the rice industry.

For producers and employers, AgSkilled 2.0 allows you to build the productivity of your business by upskilling existing workers and providing new industry entrants with training in the skills you need, now and into the future.

For existing industry employees and job seekers, AgSkilled 2.0 will help you gain the skills employers want with industry relevant and up-to-date training. Increase your career and employment prospects, both now and into the future.

AgSkilled prides itself on delivering flexible and relevant training to meet the needs of industry. If you or your business need training but can’t find a course to suit, please Contact the AgSkilled Project Officer.

Rice Industry Snapshot

The Australian rice industry is located predominantly within the Riverina region of south-west NSW where up to 2,000 farm businesses grow rice as part of their farming system.
Australia’s rice industry is considered one of the world’s most successful and efficient rice growing industries, delivering significant yields while leading the world in water use efficiency. The rice industry has an important role to play in food security with the capacity to produce 1 million tonnes of rice per year.