Chickpea growers have tough harvest, low yields

By Stephanie van Eyk
Updated November 2 2017 - 11:29am, first published 11:20am
WEATHER DAMAGED: An example of a frost and heat affected chickpea plant that's regrowing with new pods. Inset - agronomist Tony Lockrey.
WEATHER DAMAGED: An example of a frost and heat affected chickpea plant that's regrowing with new pods. Inset - agronomist Tony Lockrey.

Low yield expectations in this year’s chickpea crop due to some extreme growing conditions around Moree are being confirmed and driven lower with roughly a quarter of the crop in the bin so far this harvest.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Moree news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.