10 February, 2026
World Pulses Day
On the occasion of the World Pulses Day, celebrated every 10 February, Incatema highlights the key contribution of these crops to food security, agricultural sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change, in line with the 2026 theme: “Pulses, from modesty to excellence”
Traditionally considered staple crops, pulses have established themselves as strategic elements for the development of more efficient and sustainable agri-food systems. In this context, Incatema participates as technical assistant in the Commercial Agriculture Development Program (PDAC), promoted by the Government of Angola, which aims to strengthen the country’s agricultural sector by improving the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of farms.
The PDAC supports producers and small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises in the preparation of business plans aimed at optimising their farms and improving their integration into the market. The program’s priority value chains include soybeans and beans, which are fundamental to Angola’s diet and agricultural economy. The promotion of these crops helps to reduce production costs, increase yields and strengthen food security, while promoting more environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Legumes contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
From a climatic point of view, pulses play a particularly relevant role in vulnerable regions such as sub-Saharan Africa. Its ability to fix nitrogen naturally improves soil fertility and reduces the need for synthetic fertilisers, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, their adaptation to drought conditions and marginal soils makes them key crops for coping with climate variability.
According to Mr José Ángel Carrillo, agronomist at Incatema, “pulses have a double virtue: they adapt to climate change and at the same time contribute to mitigating its effects. Their inclusion in crop rotations or agroforestry systems improves agricultural biodiversity and reduces the incidence of air and water pollution.
As part of World Pulses Day 2026, the theme “Pulses, from modesty to excellence” highlights the evolution of these crops towards high value-added agricultural solutions. Through its participation in the PDAC, Incatema reaffirms its commitment to strengthening sustainable value chains, promoting resilient commercial agriculture and inclusive economic development in Africa.