• We've come a long way.
    From a humble beginning in 1924 the NSW rice industry has grown to become a major contributor to Australia's wealth
  • The RMB’s primary function is to obtain the best possible monetary return to NSW rice growers consistent with the maintenance of orderly marketing.
  • Rice is only grown in NSW when there is water available, after the needs of the environment, towns, livestock and permanent plantings have been met.
  • NSW rice growers care about the environment in which they live and work.

Board Members

The Board consists of seven members, three of whom are elected by growers, and four who are nominated by the Minister for Primary Industries.

Members are usually appointed for a four year term with three member's terms ending December 2021, two in December 2022 and two in March 2024.

The current Board members are:

  • Mr John J Culleton, csc, BA, pcfsc, GAICD - Chair
  • Ms Victoria Taylor, GIA(Cert), GAICD - Deputy Chair
  • Mrs Gillian Kirkup MAICD
  • Mr John Bradford, MAICD
  • Mr Ian Mason, MAICD
  • Mr Adam Boyton BBus, MAICD
  • Ms Su McCluskey, BComm, FCPA, MAICD