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Indian economy, and farmers will find themselves at the whim of the Indian government’s policy. Continued pulse price inflation in the country is a threat to any imports, given import duties are one of the government's go-to mechanisms for protecting farmers. The window for duty free imports of pigeon peas and black matpe theoretically closes on March 31, 2025, but an extension of the window remains possible. This year, Brazilian farmers are undecided about pigeon peas and are awaiting signals regarding India's demand. If no export permission arrives in December, production may be limited, as farmers will opt for crops they know they can sell. "The month of December is when farmers take their time to decide what they will plant next year," says Najla Souza, "any changes in the market policy after this moment will affect the production size of both pigeon
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