 Historically , well over one million tonnes of Australian rice has been produced each year and exported to over 70 countries , generating A $ 500 million in export income and supporting 63 towns in the Riverina and northern Victoria . More recently , drought has drastically reduced this quantity to less than 30 @,@ 000 tonnes with resultant economic effects . Recent rains however will see this volume increase . The headquarters of Ricegrowers Limited , who trade under the SunRice name , is located in Leeton , Australia 's rice capital . Major rice mills are located in Leeton , Coleambally and the largest rice mill in the southern hemisphere in Deniliquin . 
