July 31, 2024
Australian growers are on track for a bumper chickpea crop, the second highest after 2016/17. In this article, AgPulse shares its insights into the Australian chickpea crop and what lies ahead for the growers.
Driven by a perfect storm of favorable conditions, including increased acreage and ideal weather patterns, Australian desi chickpea production is looking bright.
AgPulse Analytica’s proprietary yield model meticulously analyzes factors such as rainfall, soil moisture, temperature, and vegetation health and has predicted a staggering 178% surge in chickpea production year-on-year.
This translates to a bountiful crop of 1.52 MMT, with an impressive yield of 1.9 t/ha for the 2024/25 season.
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