Checking the pulse: perspectives on grain legume production

Including more grain legumes in cropping systems is considered a climate-smart solution to increase sustainability, soil fertility, and cropping systems diversification, while reducing nitrogen (N) inputs. However, increasing pulse produc-tion in temperate areas for food and feed comes with challenges that should be addressed and re-quire more research for successful implementation.

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Including more grain legumes in cropping systems is seen as a climate-smart approach to improve sustainability and soil fertility, as well as diversify cropping systems and reduce nitrogen inputs. However, increasing pulse production in temperate areas for food and feed purposes presents challenges that require further research for successful implementation.