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Africa: UN Launches 2016 International Year of Pulses, Celebrating Benefits of Legumes
UN News, 10 November 2015
Under the slogan 'nutritious seeds for a sustainable future,' the United Nations, led by its Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), today launched the 2016 International Year of… Read more »
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Africa: From Butter Beans to Pigeon Peas - UN Launches International Year of Pulses
FAO, 10 November 2015
2016 will promote protein power, health benefits of dried legumes Read more »
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Ethiopia: Bringing Benefits of Chickpea to More Men and Women Farmers in Southern Ethiopia
International Research Development Centre and Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development, 28 October 2014
KEY MESSAGES Read more »
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Malawi: Could Pigeonpea Be a Life Changer for Malawi's Drought-Stricken Farmers?
Thomson Reuters Foundation, 9 October 2015
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Uganda: Pulse Farmers Secure First Sale to Indian Company Through Sita Project
ITC, 27 July 2015
Thousands of pulses farmers in Uganda are set to earn higher incomes and expand their networks as part of the International Trade Centre's (ITC) work in connecting East Africa… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Lentil Scarcity Hits Consumer Pockets At 50 Br Per Kilo
Addis Fortune, 7 June 2015
This year has not been a positive one for farmers such as Shimeles Tefera, who also owns a shop in the town of Bekea, 40 Km east of Addis Abeba. This area is known for the quality… Read more »