A new opportunity for Hungarian farmers: chickpeas can withstand drought
The extreme weather and frequent droughts experienced in recent years pose serious challenges to Hungarian agriculture. Farmers are constantly looking for crop varieties that can be grown safely under changed environmental conditions and can thrive with less rainfall.
According to experts at Agroinform, chickpeas could be an excellent choice for domestic fields. This plant has special properties: its root system is capable of drawing water from a depth of up to 50 centimeters, allowing it to survive even when the topsoil has completely dried out.
The key to successful cultivation is timing. Experts recommend waiting to sow until the soil temperature has warmed up sufficiently. In Hungary, this period typically falls at the end of April, when the danger of frost has passed and the plant can begin to grow under optimal conditions.
This plant is attractive not only because of its drought tolerance, but also because it fits well into sustainable farming systems. The spread of chickpeas could help Hungarian producers adapt to climate change and achieve more stable crop yields in the future.