SunRice Cuts Jobs Amid Water Policy Shift | Sydney News

SunRice is slashing 78 jobs at its Leeton and Deniliquin mills—and another 92 roles are changing—as rice crop declines force production cuts. Blaming federal water buyback policies under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, which tightened water access and raised costs, the company says it’s tried to redeploy workers. With mills shifting to shorter shifts, regional communities face economic strain as local councils scramble to find new roles. This isn’t just about rice—it’s a stark clash between environmental policy and food security, sparking calls to reassess how sustainability impacts rural livelihoods and national resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e753883a8ff99e05