SESAME 
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Published: 13 Mar 2024
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DownloadSesame is perfectly suited to Australia’s hot and dry conditions, and may be an attractive option as a high-return break crop in broadacre farming systems.
To realise this opportunity, research is underway to improve planting, irrigation, fertiliser and harvest practices and technologies.
Sesame Central is a collaboration between AgriFutures Australia, the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) and CQUniversity (CQU). The aim is to provide a coordinated approach to sesame research in Australia with a focus on addressing practical challenges faced by growers and communicating research findings to stakeholders throughout the sesame supply chain.
Managing sesame production in northern Australia during extreme weather events such as cyclones and floods requires a multi-faceted approach including proactive agricultural management strategies, adaptive...
The Australian sesame market is entirely dependent on imports, with current market trends indicating the domestic demand will grow to 9800 tonnes by 2025. With...
Research is developing agronomic practices for sesame production in a range of environments across Australia through the Sesame Central partnership – a collaboration between AgriFutures...
Sesame is perfectly suited to Australia’s hot and dry conditions and at prices of up to A$2000 / tonne, it could play a role as...
Sesame is perfectly suited to Australia’s hot and dry conditions and may be an attractive option as a high-return break crop in broadacre farming systems....
This placemat serves as a resource for those interested in the emerging sesame industry. Within this placemat, you’ll find essential fast facts alongside the fundamental...
Threshing and cleaning are vital processes that separate grain and seed from harvested plants, as well as remove unwanted contaminants. A number of emerging plant...
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the oldest recorded oilseed crops. Sesame is cultivated for its edible seeds, eaten fresh or added as an...
