Pulses have a huge share in Ethiopia’s agriculture crop production. As figures show, Ethiopia annually produces over 400 000 metric tons of chickpea, which places the country among the top ten largest chickpea producers in the world.

About five million Ethiopian smallholder farmers are relying on the production of pulses for livelihoods. When it comes to the export share, pulses export has grown to 16 percent in recent years due to increased production, better quality and market diversification.  

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations supports smallholder farmers to improve pulses production for livelihoods and income. Among other activities, through Agricultural Growth Program, FAO supports smallholder farmers in five regions of Ethiopia to increase faba bean and other crop production.