Making the Bean Corridor work: Lessons from Zambia

Mar 27, 2023

Authors: Mwiinga Mulube, Kennedy Muimui, Robert Lungu, Wilson Nkhata, Eliud Birachi, Patricia Onyango, Rachel Muthoni, Noel Templer, Sylvia Kalemera, Paul Aseete, and Jean Claude Rubyogo Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important grain legume crop in Zambia...

Legumes: Choosing Your Correct Defender in the Rotation

Mar 14, 2023

Legumes for a crucial part of the crop rotation on many levels, adding valuable soil nitrogen, reducing root diseases such as Take-all and Fusarium in cereals, improving soil structure and allowing control of grass weeds such as Brome and Ryegrass. Something that I...

World Pulses Day 2023: Driver for Sustainable Future

Feb 13, 2023

Every year on February 10th, World Pulses Day is observed to increase recognition of the significance of pulses, which are dried legume seeds. The theme for World Pulses Day 2023 is “Pulses for a Sustainable Future” Pulses are versatile and can be used for a variety...