Developing an oilseed industry in Northern Australia

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

CRCNA Funding $300,000
Total project value $1,388,465
Project research participant Farmacist Pty Ltd ; Olive Vale Pastoral Pty Ltd ; Lakeland Farming ; Savannah Ag Consulting ; MSF Sugar Pty Ltd ; Grains Research & Development Corporation ; LPC Agriculture

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 cropping system in northern Australia. Crops trialled included sesame, soybeans, safflower, linseed, canola, mustards and nigella.

The research team has delivered a trial compendium that provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the project and its field trials.

Expected outcomes

A comprehensive report and set of recommendations will encourage investment in production, value-adding capabilities and processing capacity.
The project generated 11 new jobs in Far North Queensland during the research phase and immediately following completion, with the potential to create a further 20 to 40 new farms jobs in the medium term.