Mark Phelps

The top sesame varieties have been identified for production in northern Australia.

When you walk into Jayde and Ben Chandler's home at Gregory Park, 39 kilometres south of Barcaldine, it's hard to reconcile the cool airy atmosphere of the open plan design with an image of a civic centre.

Landholders are hoping that severe rainfall deficiencies can be turned around by the La Nina weather event.