Spicy new crop options for farmers in northern Australia

Spicy New Crop Options for Farmers in Northern Australia

Efforts to diversify crop options in northern Australia are gaining momentum, with trials of kalonji and fennel showing promising results.

Researchers from CQUniversity's Institute for Future Farming Systems have been collaborating with the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia and industry partners since 2019 to identify and develop new spice crops.

This season's trials have proven to be among the best performing yet, offering new opportunities for farmers in the region.

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Author's summary: New crop options emerge in northern Australia.

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Riverine Herald Riverine Herald — 2025-11-03

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