Related items
Showing items related by metadata.
-
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetPulses contribute to Food Security 2021Pulses are an affordable source of protein and minerals for a large proportion of rural populations in the world. They have a long shelf life, which means they can be stored for long periods without losing their nutritional value.
-
InfographicFAO Kids: Pulses contribute to food security 2021This comic strip, marking the International Year of Pulses (IYP) 2016, teaches children that pulses are a powerful ally in achieving food security. They are economically affordable, can be grown in dry environments, and have a low food wastage footprint, as they can be stored for long periods without spoiling. The comic strip is part of the series “FAO Kids”. The FAO kids are five superheroes with the mission to eradicate hunger and malnutrition, eliminate poverty and ensure sustainable use of n atural resources in order to make the world a better place.
-
Infographic(Infographic) Pulses: Surprising facts about pulses you might not know 2021Although world pulses production has increased by over 20 percent in the past 10 years, consumption has seen a slow but steady decline in both developed and developing countries in the same period. This may be partially due to an inability for pulses production to keep pace with a growing population, as well as shifting diets in many countries. They key objectives of the year include raising awareness about the benefits of pulses, fostering research, addressing the challenges in the trade of pul ses and advocating for better utilization of pulses in crop rotations. Pulses are good for you, beneficial to farmers' livelihoods and have a positive impact on the environment. It is clear that even though dried beans, lentils and peas have been around for centuries, they will play a fundamental role in our sustainable future.
Users also downloaded
Showing related downloaded files
No results found.