Tag: pulses

With more than 20,000 species, the Fabaceae family, sometimes referred to as the legume, pea, or bean family, is the third-largest group of flowering plants. With more than 20,000 species,…

In the first seven months, Pakistan spent nearly $6 billion on food imports, with four kitchen items accounting for more than 2/3 of the total cost. In the first seven…

The report recommended the government of Pakistan maintain a security stock constituting a fraction of national consumption, as is done in other countries in the region. Agriculture productivity will increase…

A number of Scottish farmers and other businesses are turning to pulses, also known as legumes, in a bid to reduce their impact on the environment and provide greener food…

Pulses, A poor man’s meat, importance and ways to enhance the pulses productivity in Pakistan Introduction Pulses are the most important source of vegetable protein in Pakistan. They are cultivated…

Quality of seed is maintain by nature through genetic make-up. It can also maintain to get maximum potential by protecting it during harvesting, threshing, processing and storage period. If poor…

In Latin “Pulse” means “dried seed”, an excellent source of protein. Compared to flash of animal meat as protein source “Pulses” are cheap source of protein for human being. Pulses…

PAKISTAN imports pulses and gram (chickpea) to fulfill its consumption needs. Local production of masur (lentil) and mash is low due to mediocre quality seed used. It is also increasing…

PULSES ARE grown for highly nutritious protein due to their economical source, easy digestibility, and healthier food. They are also regarded as "poor man’s meat" in the…

Do you know that most of the foods especially meat and pulses are a rich source of essential muscle building nutrients commonly known as proteins. In Pakistan,…

STAFF REPORT FSD: Vice Chancellor of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Iqrar Ahmad Khan has said that Pakistan needs to grow oil seeds and pulses to help alleviate poverty. …