Legumes from the Leguminosae of the Fabaceae family have been widely produced and consumed throughout human history. Legumes have been part of diet, providing protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and micronutrients essential for human health. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) produces numerous varieties of legumes including groundnuts, beans, lentils, cowpeas, lupin, bambara beans, soybeans, pigeon peas, and chickpeas. Yearly,
sustainable food system
Key issues for Sustainable Food Systems and Climate Action raised at the IFIAD 2021 Annual Conference
To achieve food and malnutrition challenges globally, we need to build a sustainable food system that will raise food security levels under the complex challenges of the 2030 SDGs. While implementing the SDGs in all countries, it should be remembered that there is a need of pushing for a great collaboration with multiple stakeholders, civil