AUSTRALIAN SESAME 
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Published: 13 Mar 2024
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DownloadSesame cultivation is gaining momentum as a high‑value break crop for broadacre systems because the sesame crop suits Australia’s hot, dry conditions and can reach A$2000/tonne. Research via Sesame Central (a cutting‑edge research hub collaboration between AgriFutures Australia, CRCNA and CQUniversity) is developing agronomy and testing non‑shattering varieties to support reliable production and mechanised harvesting.
With the global market expected to reach A$26 billion by 2025, the opportunity for Australian sesame is clear. AgriFutures’ has committed A$2 million to a five-year national research program to scale up sesame production covering crop agronomy, regional adaptation and mechanised harvesting.
If you’re looking for how to grow sesame seeds, this factsheet provides practical sesame seed growing guidance on where the crop fits, when to sow for a dry harvest, what yields are being achieved, and how sesame cultivation can work in rotations—grounded in current Australian research and extension.
This factsheet summarises results from recent sesame variety trials across Kingaroy, Jinghi, Durong and Gurgeena, confirming that sesame performs strongly in Southern Queensland’s summer cropping...
This factsheet introduces PREDICTA® Sesame, a DNA‑based soil test that helps growers detect and quantify key soilborne pathogens before planting. It explains why early testing...
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 Monosem single-row planter is a precision planting unit suited for various small-seeded crops, including sesame. Recent research by CQUniversity, funded by AgriFutures Australia, has...
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 emerging as a high‑value break crop for Australian broadacre systems, well suited to hot, dry conditions and strong global demand. Through Sesame Central,...
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....
