The global economy of pulses
The production, trade and consumption of pulses have seen substantial growth over the last fifteen years. This report examines the trends and patterns of this growth, and the factors that explain these for different kinds of pulses. The report presents an analysis of trends of consumption of pulses in different regions of the world and discusses the role that pulses can play in human nutrition. The report presents an analysis of the dynamics of growth of major pulses in different pulse-producing countries of the world. It describes the increasingly important role of trade in the global economy of pulses and presents an analysis of changing patterns of trade. The report argues that there is a pressing need to close the large gap between potential and actual yields, particularly on smallholder farms in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, by increased adoption of improved varieties and modern agronomic practices in all developing countries. This in turn requires a major thrust in agricultural research and extension, improving credit availability, and public investment directed at pulse production. The report discusses future prospects and policy imperatives for sustaining the growth of pulse production.
Main Authors: | 1423211760404 Rawal, V. (ed.), 186548 FAO, Rome (Italy). Trade and Markets Div. eng, 1423211777009 Navarro, D.K. (ed.) |
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Format: | Texto biblioteca |
Language: | eng |
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Rome (Italy) FAO
2019
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Subjects: | grain legumes, crop production, varieties, chickpeas, Phaseolus, lentils, consumption, nutritive value, health foods, supply chain, markets, agricultural research, public investment, SDGs, Goal 1 No poverty, |
Online Access: | http://www.fao.org/3/i7108en/I7108EN.pdf |
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