World Pulses Day

 Farmers and farmers’ organizations can promote the adoption of pulses through practices like crop rotation , intercropping , mixed farming and agroforestry . This will improve on-farm diversity, and hence resilience, and contribute to breaking the cycles of pests and diseases while optimizing nutrient management .

  Food businesses can incentive their customers to consume pulses. Chefs can present pulses as an attractive and healthy food option by introducing different recipes and teaching their audiences how to cook, store and use them . In doing so, they will promote the health benefits of pulses and encourage their consumption.