Pulses

Pulses are defined by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as annual leguminous crops yielding from one to twelve grains or seeds of variable size, shape and color within a pod. Pulses are used for food and animal feed. Pulses are important food crops due to their high protein and essential amino acid content. Like many leguminous crops, pulses play a key role in crop rotation due to their ability to fix nitrogen.

 Ethiopian Pulses Profile: Ethiopian Export Promotion Agency, Product Development & Market Research Directorate produced this profile on varieties of pulses found in the country. Specific information on ecology, production, productivity, use, quality, crop improvement and export is briefly discussed. And also Local and external Marketing information and procedure are also incorporated. Moreover, useful contact address of institutions, organization and individuals involved in Ethiopian pulse is provided. 2004 (637Kb, 26pp)