Ravensthorpe Agricultural Initiative Network (RAIN) is a farmer driven group focused on best practice farming systems and the sustainable use of natural resources in the Ravensthorpe area on the South Coast of Western Australia.
RAIN was established in 2001 by the Ravensthorpe Land Conservation District Committee members who saw the need for a wider focus and a central network to coordinate landcare and production projects across the region.
RAIN is governed by a committee comprising representatives of the various geographic areas of the shire and is well supported by the community.
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The Riverine Plains is an important, reliable and highly productive farming region. For those of us lucky enough to live here, it’s so much more than that — it’s our home, our community and our workplace.
For our nearly 500 members, spread across north east Victoria and southern New South Wales, we’re known for our independent research program, our annual events and our publications. We’ve delivered over $13 million for research, extension and validation projects across the Riverine Plains.
All of our projects are driven by our members’ curiosity and the need to fill knowledge gaps in their farm businesses. Our research, events and publications are designed to improve the prosperity of our members, associates and partners.
Riverine Plains specialise in providing independent, timely and relevant information to farmers. Ultimately, our work can be seen in more efficient and better-adapted farming systems for the region.
Rural Solutions SA is Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) key delivery agent for major programs and projects across South Australia, and provides consultancy services to private and public sector organisations locally, nationally and internationally.
