MEMBER SUPPORT

Critical to delivering value to RGA members is the provision of services and the development, implementation and evaluation of policy & programs within the Rural Affairs and Member Support portfolio. Examples of member support portfolio areas include the financial, insurance, education and training, telecommunications, occupational health & safety, transport and cartage, and the development of future leaders (including young ricegrowers and women).

2008 RGA Annual Conference

The Ricegrowers’ Association’s 2008 Annual Conference on Thursday 7th August will focus firmly on the future, with guest speakers focusing on new rice growing opportunities in northern Australia, the response to global food demands, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the industry. So come along and support your local industry. For more information or registration form click on the links below:

 Registration Brochure (247 KB)

 Registration Form (147 KB)

Growers: Are you ready to market your winter crops ?

Click here for more information

Farmfit Fact Sheets - March 2008

 Calculating Minimum Phosphorus Rates (2,110 KB)
 Canola fits into Future Irrigated Cropping Programs (3,404 KB)
 Fertilisers or Manure (2,692 KB)
 Irrigated Winter Cereal Trials (3,737 KB)
 Phosphorus fertiliser rates for 2008 (1,897 KB)
 Steps to achieving a financially fit farm (3,434 KB)
 Winter crop gross margins 2008 (3,139 KB)
 Barley Variety and Agronomy Update 2008 (1,090 KB)

 

Awards & Scholarships

Click here for details of Awards & Scholarships available to RGA Members and their families.

Rice Growers Safety Checklist

The Rice Growers Safety Checklist has been developed to assist members to quickly check their farms for hazards and risks.
Click here for details.

Harvest & Cartage Rates and Agreements

2007 Rice Harvest & Cartage Rates

2007 Rice Harvesting and Cartage Rates - These rates are a guide only (and include demurrage). Both growers and contractors are encouraged to negotiate rates dependent on individual circumstance.(Please note these rates have not changed from 2006)
 2007 Rice Harvest & Cartage Rates
PDF Document (12KB)

Rice Harvesting & Cartage Agreement

The Rice Harvesting & Cartage Agreement has been developed in an attempt to alleviate the concerns of growers and allow them to sign the SunRice declaration.
 Rice Harvesting & Cartage Agreement
PDF Document (42KB)

2006-2007 Irrigated Wheat and Other Grain Harvesting Rates

2006 - 2007 Irrigated Wheat and Other Grain Harvesting Rates - These rates are a guide only (and include demurrage). Both growers and contractors are encouraged to negotiate rates dependent on individual circumstance.
 2006-2007 Irrigated Wheat and Other Grain Harvesting Rates
PDF Document (13KB)

2006 - 2007 Cartage Agreement re Chain of Responsibility

The Cartage Agreement has been developed to assist growers to ensure that their cartage contractors are aware of and complying with new chain of responsibility legislation.
 2006 - 2007 Cartage Agreement re Chain of Responsibility
PDF Document (106KB)

RTA Fact SheetsRTA

 RTA Answers Questions from February 2004 Branch Meetings
PDF Document (22KB)
 RTA Fact Sheet: Specific Permits for Over Dimension Multi-Articulated Agricultural Combinations
PDF Document (8KB)

Other Fact Sheets

 Guidelines for Safe Above Ground Fuel Storage on Farms and Industrial Sites - Australian Institute of Petroleum
PDF Document (398KB)
 Workers Compensation and Injury Management - Information on Trusts - WorkCover NSW - NEW!
PDF Document (116KB)
 Dangerous Goods Fact Sheet - Tanker Loading Station - WorkCover NSW
PDF Document (19KB)
 Telecommunications Facilities - Information for Rural Communities - Australian Communications Authority
PDF Document (862KB)

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