Genetic rice trials underway across the Riverina as growers look for greater yields with less water

The rice industry has set an ambitious goal to save water.  (ABC Riverina: Shannon Corvo)

There is growing optimism about the rice industry's ambitious water efficiency goal, but some growers are questioning if it can be achieved in the time frame given. 

Last year, Rice Breeding Australia (RBA) was created to research rice varieties that do not need as much water to grow.