Functional Grains Centre PhD student Mr Allister Clarke is a finalist in the 2020 Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Rural Achiever Award.

The awards recognise future young leaders aged between 20 and 29 who are making a significant contribution to their local community.

Mr Clarke is from Finley in the NSW Riverina, has a strong interest in agriculture and is a keen footballer.

His PhD research at the FGC is developing a model to allow for rice to be graded on the basis of quality at the point of delivery.

Mr Clarke is one of eight finalists in the award.

Read more about his FGC research.