https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2021-08-13/rice-grower-of-the-year-award/100371020Banking on another bumper crop
Mr Fiddler has been growing rice for DeBortoli Wines for 12 years and last season they grew 300 hectares of rice at the Bilbul farm.
"It was a challenging season as it was one of the coldest seasons in 20 years, but overall we were very pleased with the crop yields," he said.
Mr Fiddler attributed the operation's strong yields, productivity, and sustainability to improved agronomy practices.
"These include variable rate fertiliser application, sod sowing and minimal tillage, double or triple cropping, and implementing a rotation
Location Riverina "coldest season in 20 years".
Of course it is hot elsewhere.
But he is not seeking grant money.
