GREAT FALLS, MT (November 30, 2016) – The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses (IYP).
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been nominated to facilitate the implementation of the Year in collaboration with Governments, relevant organizations, non-governmental organizations and all other relevant stakeholders.
During Montana Pulse Day in Great Falls, the Northern Ag Network’s Russell Nemetz learned more about the exciting growth of pulse crop production and consumption.
The IYP 2016 aims to heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production aimed towards food security and nutrition. The Year will create a unique opportunity to encourage connections throughout the food chain that would better utilize pulse-based proteins, further global production of pulses, better utilize crop rotations and address the challenges in the trade of pulses.
Source: Russell Nemetz-Northern Ag Network
