The RGA is a proud Landcare NSW host organisation.
VISION // The RGA Landcare promotes the integration of environmental thinking into everyday farm management and decision-making, longer-term farm strategic planning, and the management of all non-farm aspects of the industry.
MISSION // RGA Landcare utilises available resources to deliver sustainable financial, agronomic and natural resource management information covering the whole farming system to regional farmers.
History of the RGA’s partnership with Landcare
The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia has been partnering with Landcare for over 20 years. In the early years, this was a partnership linking the Environmental Champions Program with Landcare. In 2008-10, the RGA hosted a federally funded Landcare Facilitator in the Leeton office. Since 2010, Landcare in the MIA and CICL has been delivered through Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc. Similarly, Landcare in the Western Murray Valley has been delivered by the Western Murray Land Improvement Group.
To fill a gap in Landcare delivery in the greater Deniliquin area, in 2016, the RGA began hosting a Local Landcare Coordinator (LLC) in the Deniliquin office through the Local Landcare Coordinator Initiative. This program was funded by the NSW State Government and jointly delivered by Local Land Services and Landcare NSW. The RGA has continued to host a part-time LLC through subsequent iterations of the program (the 2019-23 NSW Landcare Program, and now the 2023-27 NSW Landcare Enabling Program).
In 2024, the RGA was successful in its bid for additional funding under the program to increase the role to full-time, allowing the team to expand our delivery area to include the greater Finley/Berrigan area.
Our Landcare Philosophy
The definition of Landcare is often misunderstood. Many hear the term “Landcare” and think it is only about planting a few trees.
At the RGA, we define Landcare as management practices that enhance the land and connected water. Landcare activities can include wetland management (including rice fields), soil health, vegetation, and the creation of natural and productive habitats.
Many Landcare projects support farm productivity improvement while providing improved environmental outcomes.
Meet the Team
Local Landcare Coordinators Hosted by the RGA:
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Local Landcare Coordinator
Janet joined RGA in 2021 as acting Landcare Coordinator, covering a maternity leave position in the Deniliquin Office. Janet’s role is supported by the Local Landcare Co-ordinators Initiative funded by the Australian Governments National Landcare program and NSW Government and Landcare NSW.
Janet has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture) and many years of experience in landholder engagement through her involvement with the implementation of the On Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program (OFIEP) and her work with Murray Irrigation in customer engagement.
Janet is a rice grower in the Morago area with her husband and three daughters and is passionate about her local community.0438 719 628
Monday - Thursday
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Local Landcare Coordinator
Andrea joined RGA in 2025 as acting Local Landcare Coordinator, based at the newly established office within Berrigan Council. Andrea’s role is supported by the Local Landcare Co-ordinators Initiative funded by the Australian Government's National Landcare program and the NSW Government and Landcare NSW.
With a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (Ecology and Conservation), Andrea brings years of experience working with Landcare and other organisations across NSW and Victoria, most recently with YACTAC in the Yanco Creek system.
Andrea lives on her family farm in Savernake, where she and her husband have raised four children. Her deep connection to the land and community informs her work. Whether it is getting dirty planting instream, releasing biological controls, in the office sourcing funding or running events and supporting landholders, Andrea is passionate about helping farmers build resilient, sustainable systems that work with nature.
0474 725 719
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.
What do we do, and how can we help you?
RGA Landcare collaborates with producer groups, landholders, government agencies, local Landcare groups, community groups and other Landcare networks in a range of capacities, including:
Assisting with funding applications
Project scoping and management
Volunteer group management
Administration support, e.g. assisting groups with setting up appropriate governance processes and structures
Connecting people and organisations
Distributing information
Assisting setup new Landcare groups
On-ground work, e.g. planting, running events
Get in touch with us to find out more.
