Do you know what sesame is for? Do you like sesame seed bread? Did you know that Mato Grosso is one of the states that produces the most this seed? I guarantee you will rethink your answers after learning more about the potential of sesame.
Sesame seeds are rich in magnesium, which can help reduce blood pressure. Additionally, lignans, vitamin E, and other antioxidants in sesame seeds may help prevent plaque buildup in arteries, potentially maintaining healthy blood pressure.
Mato Grosso is already one of the largest producers of this type of grain in Brazil. For this harvest, the harvest prospect is around 186.7 thousand tons.
The planted area reached 381.9 thousand hectares, a positive variation of 105.9%, compared to the previous year. Canarana (648 km from Cuiabá) is the leader in production.
The cycle between planting and harvesting Sesamum Indicum (sesame’s scientific name) is up to 120 days. Good tolerance to lack of rain makes sesame a profitable option during the “safrinha” period (right after the soybean harvest).
The crop’s productivity also attracts producers who, with appropriate management, can harvest up to 1,300 kilos per hectare.
All this potential has attracted the attention of producers who have decided to invest in the cultivation of more potent varieties such as K2.
Furthermore, a pilot project has been developed with small farmers and the support of Empaer (Mato Grosso Research, Assistance and Rural Extension Company).
If the implementation of the system is successful, the expectation is that by next year, Mato Grosso will supply k2 sesame to the international market.
