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The humble chickpea has just boomed in value

Matt Brann and Sophie Johnson · ABC News (AU)

Published 17 Oct 2026, 1:01 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Australian chickpeas are in hot demand, with prices surging towards $1,000 per tonne in some regions.

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