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World Pulses Day 2025 | Pulses: Bringing diversity to agrifood systems

Online and in-person event in Lima, Peru. Organized in collaboration with Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) of Peru

Hybrid Event, 10/02/2025

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)

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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)

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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

Interpretation: English and Spanish

The event is public and everyone is welcome to participate online.

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