India sets new tariff and that hits Australian farmers

Chickpea crop field

Green pod chickpea are growing on the field Source: iStockphoto

Australian farmers have hit out at a new 30 per cent tariff introduced by the Indian Government on imported chickpeas and lentils, describing it as a gut-wrenching end to the season after battles with mice, frost and severe dry conditions during the year.



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