Volume: 19 Issue-01 (January-June) 2024

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AN IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION OF GLOBAL PULSE PRODUCTION: TRENDS, FACTORS, AND IMPLICATIONS

ABSTRACT

Pulses stand as integral components of global agriculture, not solely due to their nutritional prowess as primary protein sources, but also owing to their pivotal role in fostering agricultural sustainability. Legumes, renowned for their nitrogen-fixing abilities and efficient water usage, demand fewer inputs compared to other crops, thereby enhancing agricultural resilience. This abstract encapsulates the exponential growth witnessed in pulse cultivation, with global acreage surging from 71.59 million hectares in 2002 to 94.18 million hectares in 2021. Correspondingly, pulse production soared from 58.14 million tons to 90.96 million tons during the same period, attesting to their escalating significance in global food systems. Notably, key pulse-producing nations including India, Canada, Myanmar, and China, among others, feature prominently in this landscape, underscoring their collective contribution to meeting global dietary demands and advancing agricultural sustainability goals.

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