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Dr Tieneke Trotter
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February 19, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Burnett farmers interested in growing sesame have been invited to attend a field walk at the Kingaroy Research Facility next month for a close-up look at the performance of new black and white sesame varieties.<\/p>\n

The field day will feature a presentation from AgriVentis Technologies’ technical operations manager Andrew McDonald about planting methods and crop agronomy for maximising yield.<\/p>\n

CQ University researcher and AgriFutures Australia sesame research program lead Dr Tieneke Trotter will provide an overview of the emerging sesame industry and initiatives to support its expansion.<\/p>\n

DAF researchers will also be on hand to provide information on the specific lines planted and their potential to fit within existing farming systems.<\/p>\n

The field day will be held from 2:00pm on March 5 at the DAF research facility at 214 Kingaroy-Cooyar Road (opposite Kingaroy Airport).<\/p>\n

The afternoon is free, and a barbecue and drinks will follow.<\/p>\n

RSVP for catering purposes to Andrew by email<\/a> or phone 0460-304-343.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will be holding an online update about Fall Armyworm on February 23.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This webinar will start at 9:00am and is free.<\/p>\n

It will cover FAW management and risk assessment.<\/p>\n

Speakers will include:<\/p>\n