World Pulses Day 2025

Live broadcast

Background

Pulses bring diversity to our agrifood systems in multiple ways: on the farm, in our diets and through value-added products. They boost biodiversity on farms by enriching cropping systems with more species. With more than 100 types of pulses available, farmers have many options for crop rotations and/or intercropping. Consumers can enjoy pulses as part of healthy diets. They are an affordable, protein-rich food source (19–25 percent protein), packed with essential minerals, high in fibre, and low in fat. These edible seeds are highly versatile and can be processed into different products, such as flour for making bread and pasta, or even protein drinks. That means they provide a range of income opportunities.

Join the global celebration on Monday 10 February to find out how pulses can contribute to the sustainability and diversity of agrifood systems.

AGENDA

Opening of the World Pulses Day exhibition | 10.00 – 11.00 (Peru time, GMT -5)

• 10.00-10.05 - World Pulses Day video
• 10.05-10.10 - Opening remarks by His Excellency Ángel Manuel Manero Campos, Minister for Agricultural Development and Irrigation of the Republic of Peru
• 10.10-10.15 - Recognition of pulses producers
• 10.15-10.20 - Opening remarks by Mr QU Dongyu, FAO Director-General (VIDEO MESSAGE)
• 10.20-10.30 - Cultural presentation by children from “La Revolución” NGO
• 10.30-10.35 - Remarks by Her Excellency Carla Barroso Carneiro, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Federative Republic of Brazil to FAO (TBC)
• 10.35-10.40 - Remarks by Mr Yurdi Yasmi, Director of the FAO Plant Production and Protection Division
• 10.40-10.45 - Traditional Peruvian dances
• 10.45-11.00 - Tour of exhibition and stands:
  • Pulses producers from different regions of Peru
  • Pulses processing companies: Danper, Cosecha Andina, Costeño
  • Universities and science institutions focused on research of pulses:
    • National Agrarian University La Molina (UNALM)
    • Saint Aloysius Gonzaga National University (UNICA)
    • National Institute of Agricultural Innovation (INIA)
  • Presentation of tarwi dishes by Chef Adolfo Perret
  • Interpretation: English and Spanish

Interactive technical dialogue | 12.00 – 13.00 (Peru time, GMT -5)

• 12.00-12.05 - Introduction by Mr Iván Ramos Pastor, Vice Minister for Agricultural Development and Irrigation of the Republic of Peru
• 12.05-13.00 - Dialogue on how pulses contribute to increasing the diversity and sustainability of agrifood systems.

Panellists

• Ms Carol Abanto, Corporate Director for Research and Development, Danper
• Mr Juan José González, Research Coordinator, Alliance Bioversity & CIAT
• Ms Cecilia Baginsky, Associate Professor, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Chile
• Mr Julio Francisco Castillo, Entrepreneur and Founder of Allpa Cuna Foundation

Moderator: Mr Teodardo Calles, FAO Agricultural Officer

12:55 -13:00 Closing remarks by Ms Irene Medina Cruzado, Director, General Directorate of Agricultural Development and Agroecology, MIDAGRI

Interpretation: English and Spanish