The opportunities for sesame are seemingly endless – a variety of food products including raw sesame seeds, oil, tahini, ground sesame; nutraceuticals; pharmaceuticals; cosmeceuticals; and sesame meal as stock feed. Add the recent introduction of new high-quality, high-yielding, non-dehiscing sesame varieties that can be mechanically harvested to the mix and it is clear why there is newfound enthusiasm for the Australian sesame industry.
Sesame AgriFutures Australia is investing $2 million into a new five-year national program of research to scale-up production of the high-value crop sesame.
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This video discusses the planting equipment used for sesame crops.
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This video discusses the harvesting equipment used for sesame crops.
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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...
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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....
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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...
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Research is developing agronomic practices for sesame production in a range of environments across Australia through the Sesame Central partnership – a collaboration between AgriFutures...
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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...
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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...
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AgriFutures Australia is investing $2 million into a new five-year national program of research to scale-up production of the high-value crop sesame.
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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...
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Through research funded from the AgriFutures Emerging Industries Program, we aim to establish the sesame industry in Australia as a viable crop option in northern farming systems. Through targeted research and development the sesame industry will exceed $10 million (GVP) by 2026.
The Australian Sesame Strategic RD&E Plan 2021-26 outlines six key priorities:
The Australian Sesame Strategic RD&E Plan identifies and balances the research, development and extension priorities and outcomes to promote industry productivity, profitability and sustainability.
Download the Australian Sesame Strategic RD&E Plan 2021-26
Find out more by watching our explainer video here
The Australian Sesame Strategic RD&E Plan was developed through consultation with a Sesame Stakeholders Group (SSG) consisting of growers, industry, industry organisations, government and researchers. This led to the establishment of an Industry Reference Board, now the Australian Sesame Industry Development Association (ASIDA), to lead the growth and development of the industry and implement the Strategic RD&E Plan.
We work closely with all involved in the sesame industry, as well as the AgriFutures Emerging Industries Technical Advisory Group. The Group works to identify research priorities and make investments which will have the greatest impact on the industry.
Learn about the AgriFutures Emerging Industries Technical Advisory Group
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