AgriFutures Australia currently invests in over 20 rice research, development and extension projects across New South Wales and Queensland, covering the priority investment areas of plant breeding, farm productivity, development of an aerobic production system, and extension, communication and partnership development. The AgriFutures Rice Program aims to help growers and industry increase average rice yields and improve water use productivity. This update provides an overview of Rice Program RD&E activities throughout 2018.