- Author Rahman,A., Bhattarai, S.,Akbar,D., Thomson,M.
- Publish date 3 February 2020
- Type Report
- Documents
- Horticulture
Summary
This paper investigates the current and future trends of the international sesame market and explores the market opportunities for Australian sesame producers. It provides a baseline assessment of the global industry based on currently available information and identifies areas for further research to address gaps in market information. Sesame is an oilseed crop which mainly grows in tropical and subtropical regions. The uses of sesame are diverse, from direct consumption as food to an ingredient in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
Projects
Spicing up Northern Australia with high-value condiment crops
This project conducted field trials to test the suitability of selected spice crops under real-world farming conditions to develop agronomic advice to support grower adoption. Through the direct involvement of farmers, advisers and commercial seed companies, the project helped build the supply chain links necessary to establish a new and viable industry in northern Australia. Researchers assessed the market and supply chain opportunities, as well as the environmental and agronomic systems required for producers in northern Australia to adopt five high-value spice crops – cumin, caraway, black sesame, kalonji and fennel – as the foundation of a new industry to meet Australian demand and create export opportunities. Data gathered from glasshouse trials by Central Queensland University and AgriVentis Technologies provided proof of the suitability of these five spice crops, enabling the progression to field trials. Field trial data collected across six different agro-ecological zones allowed for detailed assessments of the crops’ potential for large-scale commercial production in northern Australia.