In this fourth episode of TARGET: Zero Hunger, the UNFAO walks us through some fertile ground by digging into the ideas and perceptions concerning one of our world’s most powerful super foods.The UNFAO explores why pulses have become an orphan crop as they talk to people trying hard to change that.
We hear Paulina Ceballos from the Global Pulse Confederation explain the trouble with the word "pulse" and why we should celebrate the international year; food critic and writer Saúl Cepeda speak about the culture of pulses in modern cuisine; farmer and board member to the World Farmers Organization, Fritz Glauser, explains the benefits of planting pulses; FAO's Teodardo Calles explains why pulses are good for food security and sheds light on an interesting fact about the international trade of pulses crops.
Listen to the Podcast here.