Ground preparation for CY27

Timely and consistent establishment continues to be a major driver of high‑yielding rice crops in the Riverina. Rice Extension benchmarking shows that crops with strong early vigour and uniform emergence achieve the most reliable results across variable seasons. A key step toward achieving this is early and well‑planned ground preparation, supported by an understanding of your soil and how it responds to management.

This fact sheet summarises the essential actions for CY27 paddock preparation to help growers set up consolidated seedbeds, improve establishment, and maintain flexibility within their broader farming systems.