World Pulses Day

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Focus on the vital role of pulses in promoting diversity.

In 2025, the theme for World Pulses Day (10 February) is: “Pulses: Bringing diversity to agrifood systems” while the slogan is: “Love pulses for a healthy diet and planet”.  This year’s theme underscores the vital role of pulses in promoting diversity – both above and below the ground. When we integrate pulses into our diets and agrifood systems, we unlock a more sustainable, nutritious and equitable future.  

 “A guide to World Pulses Day 2025” for ideas, resources and practical tips tailored for different stakeholders. 

World Pulses Day presents a unique opportunity to raise public awareness about pulses and the fundamental role they play in the transformati

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Join the global campaign: Be a part of the pulses celebration!

In support of World Pulses Day, FAO is running a global campaign to raise awareness about the economic, social and environmental benefits of pulses. Whether you’re a policymaker, farmer, educator or a pulse enthusiast, there’s a role for you in this movement.   

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Why diversity matters: Pulses as a game-changing crop?

Pulses are more than just a crop – they're a solution to some of the biggest challenges in agriculture and nutrition. “As a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture,” explains legume expert and FAO Agricultural Officer Teodardo Calles, “pulses have a unique ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen and unlock soil-bound phosphorous making them essential for building resilient agrifood systems.“  

Calling all stakeholders 

“We invite all Member Nations, international and regional organizations, civil society, everyone working in the sector and anyone with an interest in pulses to get involved, share their experiences and champion the benefits of these important crops,” says Yurdi Yasmi, Director of the FAO Plant Production and Protection Division. 

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Together, we can turn pulses into a global symbol of diversity, sustainability and health.

Visit the World Pulses Day, explore the Digital Media Hub, and use the resources on Trello to plan your participation. Take part in the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #WorldPulsesDay or #LovePulses. Let’s make World Pulses Day 2025 a global celebration that showcases the power of pulses! 

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Pulses contribute to gender equity in the sector, which is also essential for sustainable agrifood systems.

Pulses provide employment and livelihoods for people worldwide, especially women and young people living in rural areas and people engaged in the processing and the marketing of value-added products.

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Get the substantial amounts of vitamins and minerals important for good health with pulses!

Pulses are an affordable source of proteins that are nutrient-dense, providing substantial amounts of vitamins and minerals important for good health.

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Ensuring the resilience of agrifood systems.

The global pulses value chain, including the production and trade of pulses, plays a key role in ensuring the resilience of agrifood systems, allowing consumers to access nutritious food while contributing to sustainable use of resources

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Improve soil diversity by enhancing its capacity.

Pulses roots improve soil diversity which is responsible for enhancing soil capacity to provide nutrients; Soil biodiversity provides ecosystems with greater resistance to disturbance and stress.

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Develop Diversified farming systems to grow pulses.

Incorporating legumes on the same land, either simultaneously or sequentially, contribute to productivity and enhancing the livelihoods of farming households and food processors and sellers.

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Milenial Peru, Land of Pulses farmers.

Watch World Pulses Day 2025 Live broadcast

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Boosting the sustainable production and consumption of pulses.

With the theme: “Pulses: Bringing diversity to agrifood systems” The global celebration will take place on 10 February 2025. The panelists will discuss how pulses contribute to the diversity and sustainability of agrifood systems. The event will be webcast, and you can send your questions during interactive dialogue using the QR code or link below

All are welcome to participate.

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Opening Ceremony - World Pulses Day 2025.

Join the World Pulses Day celebration with the the Pulses: Bringing diversity to agrifood systems on Monday, 10 February, from 10:00 to 11:00 (GMT -5). The first session features the official opening of the World Pulses Day 2025 exhibition. Representatives from FAO and Peru’s Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) will inaugurate the event, followed by a tour of the exhibition.

World Pulses Day 2025 - Opening Ceremony Virtual Meeting 10.02.2025 Start: 16:00  Rome time

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The global celebration will take place on 10 February 2025, with the theme: “Pulses: Bringing diversity to agrifood systems”. It will be ope

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Technical Dialogue - World Pulses Day 2025.

Join the World Pulses Day 2025 celebration on Monday, 10 February, from 12:00 to 13:00 (GMT -5). The second session is an interactive technical dialogue with stakeholders in the pulses sector to discover how pulses can diversify agrifood systems and contribute to their sustainability.

World Pulses Day 2025 - Technical Dialogue Virtual Meeting 10.02.2025 Start: 18:00  Rome time

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World Pulses Day (WPD) 10 February. Building on the success of the International Year of Pulses (IYP) in 2016 implemented by FAO and recogni

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Black Matpe Update - Webinar.

Discover the latest insights on production and quality of Black Matpe in India, Myanmar, and Brazil, including logistics and economic challenges, Southeast Asia demand, price outlook for 2025, and much more!

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The Pigeon Peas Update Webinar

Discover the latest insights on production and quality pf Pigeon Peas in India and Myanmar, exports to India from Asia and Africa, logistics and economic issues, and much more! 

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Start a group initiative of growing pulse crops in a community garden or at a school garden to teach young people about the health benefits of pulses.

During the World Pulses Day; Learning how pulses are sown and how they contribute to soil health will grow your appreciation for those who cultivate them, how great they are for the environment and encourage their consumption.