Australian breakthrough: 'Superfood' quinoa set to go from boutique to broadacre

Updated April 14 2021 - 11:55pm, first published September 18 2020 - 4:30pm
DPIRD research scientist Dr Harmohinder Dhammu, principal investigator of the project, in quinoa variety trial at Geraldton, WA. Kruso white yielded the highest (3.1 tonnes/ha) among the national trials at this site.
DPIRD research scientist Dr Harmohinder Dhammu, principal investigator of the project, in quinoa variety trial at Geraldton, WA. Kruso white yielded the highest (3.1 tonnes/ha) among the national trials at this site.

A NEW variety of quinoa is set to boost opportunities for farmers to grow the increasingly popular superfood, with increased production potential for both local and international markets.

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