Many of the projects that the Productivity and Industry Affairs (PIA) committee have been working on are planned to be executed over the next 6 months.
- The Levy increase voted by rice growers is proposed to be implemented in time for the C21 season. The levy for growers will increase from $3 / tonne - $6 / tonne.
- The RGA is working with the NSW Department of Primary industries (DPI) to determine when the review into the vesting process will commence. Delays may occur due to the DPI's primary focus on helping the primary industries sector navigate the impacts of COVID-19 .
- The PIA committee is in communication with the Rice Crop Protection Working Group regarding the chemicals that are the most important to the rice industry and education material to growers, agronomists, spray contractors etc.
- At Branch meetings in January, members were made aware of underpayment in relation to R&D in rice. In the coming months RGA will be putting together a communications package aimed at engaging growers to discuss an accelerated rice program. Members will be advised in a member update email.
- The RGA has collated information in a document covering COVID-19 stimulus packages specifically for growers. (READ FULL ARTICLE)
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.
Cartage rates for the C20 Harvest will remain unchanged from the 2019 figures. For more information please click here.
This Rice Harvest and Cartage Agreement has been developed by the RGA to help alleviate the concerns of growers and allow them to sign the SunRice declaration.
This Cartage Agreement re: Chain of responsibility has been developed to assist growers to ensure that their cartage contractors are aware of and complying with chain of responsibility legislation.
For information about other crops please contact the Australian Custom Harvesters Inc Website
These rates are a guide only. Grower and contractors should negotiate rates based on individual circumstances.