2016 is the year of pulses 1. Pulses are an indispensable crop for vulnerable communities in developing countries. 2. Lentils, beans and chickpeas have been an essential part of human diets for centuries. .3 Pulses consumption is declining. 4. Science and technology innovations can help close the yield gap in pulses production 5. Pulses production is highly water efficient, especially when compared to other protein sources. Do you have a simple snack or salad made one of those?