Developing an oilseed industry in Northern Australia

Reference # A.2.1718116
Project Status Current
Timeframe 3 years (2019 to 2022)
Project manager Ian Biggs

CRCNA Funding $600,000.00
Total project value $1,520,500.00
Project research participant Farmacist ; Olive Vale Pastoral ; Lakeland Farming ; Savannah Ag Consulting

Research Programs 2. New and developing industries in Northern Australia
Location Laura, Mareeba, Cairns, Innisfail, Walkamin,

Broadacre cropping
Agriculture

Summary

This project identified a range of adapted oilseed crops suitable for commercial-scale production as part of a high-value component of a Northern Australia cropping system. Some of the crops trialled included sesame, soybeans, safflower, linseed, canola, mustards and nigella.

The research team have delivered a trial compendium which provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the project and the field trials.

Expected outcomes

A comprehensive report and recommendations which will encourage investment in production, value-adding capability and processing capacity.
Generate 11 new jobs in FNQ during the research and directly following the completion of the work and potential to create a further 20 to 40 new farms jobs in the medium-term.

Visit the Farmacist website for more information about this project.