Top end excitement around alternative crops in Australia

게시됨 2024년 5월 14일

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Researchers in northern Australia are exploring the potential of two new crops, industrial hemp and sesame, with trials indicating good adaptability in the region. Ahead of the conclusion of a three-year trial, farmers in the Big Rivers region, encompassing Katherine in the Northern Territory and Kununurra in Western Australia, have been invited to field days to explore the possibility of incorporating these high-value crops into their operations. The trials, supported by AgriFutures Australia and various departments, are evaluating different varieties of the crops, with industrial hemp requiring permits due to its low tetrahydrocannabinol content. Sesame, known for its high market value and suitability for Australia's climate, is being researched for its high-yielding, non-shattering varieties.

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Researchers continue to be upbeat about trial work with two novel crops in northern Australia. Both industrial hemp and sesame are showing good adaptability throughout tropical northern Australia. With this in mind farmers around the Big Rivers region, around Katherine in the Northern Territory and the Kununurra region in far northern Western Australia are being invited to field days to see whether incorporating the two crops would be a good fit for their farm businesses. The two field days, to be held on 18 June at Katherine and 20 June at Kununurra will look at the agronomics around the pair of high value crops. The events will be hosted by AgriFutures Australia, supported by the WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) for the Kununurra event and the Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (NT DITT) at Katherine. The two industrial hemp variety trial (IHVT) sites at the Katherine Research Station, NT and the Frank Wise Institute ...

출처: Farmweekly