Over 450 thousand tonnes of rice will have been harvested in the coming weeks as the industry roars back from back-to-back seasons of drought.

It's ten times the size of last year's crop, with the harvest a relatively slow one because of the cooler seasonal conditions.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Rice Growers Association President Rob Massina.

Over 450 thousand tonnes of rice will have been harvested in the coming weeks as the industry roars back from back-to-back seasons of drought.
It's ten times the size of last year's crop, with the harvest a relatively slow one because of the cooler seasonal conditions.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Rice Growers Association President Rob Massina.

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