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NEW CHICKPEA VARIETY TO BE INTRODUCED, AS CROP NUMBERS SUFFER

They’re a popular crop in the north-west, but chickpea farmers are struggling to maintain a steady supply of the legumes.

The Department of Primary Industries is working hard to fix the problem, with a new variety in the works.

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Isobella Evans

Isobella Evans is a journalist with NBN News in Newcastle. After discovering a love for writing in primary school, Bella went on to complete a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle in 2018. She enjoyed a series of internships, including a gig at the Royal Easter Show, before receiving a full-time position at NBN's Tamworth bureau, where she worked for almost three years before moving to the company's Newcastle office in 2021.

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