Cindy Brown, president of Global Pulses Confederation was speaking at 5th edition of Pulses Conclave 2020, organised by Indian Pulses and Grains Association started at Amby Valley Lonavala.
Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) – the world wide body of the pulses value chain is looking to partner with various stakeholders in the pulses industry in India to grow both consumption and cultivation of pulses in the country, said Cindy Brown president of GPC. Brown was speaking in the Pulses Conclave 2020 which is organised by Indian Pulses and Grains association started at Amby Valley Lonavala.
Cindy Brown, GPC president while speaking to www.agrospectrumindia.com, said “India’s shift from being the biggest importer of pulses has affected the global marketing also. Since the last few years increased availability of domestically grown pulses have changed India’s status as the biggest importer of pulses. This has affected the global market.”
“It has affected the world pulses trade . I believe the world has changed in pulses production that they grow,” she said. Canada is now exporting more yellow peas than it ever did, added Cindy Brown.
Brown said, GPC is looking to partner with Indian producers and traders to help Indian farmers grow such pulses in the country.
Talking about the flat consumption of pulses in the country, Brown stressed on the need for government push for the same. Pulses, although being a part of the Indian diet has taken backshift considering the shift towards Western diet.
“GPC is looking towards partnerships to increase consumption of pulses and also to make pulses available easily,” she said. Branding of pulses through government agencies like NAFED can change the scenario can in improving availability. Increased production can also make a difference in the country said Brown emphasizing on the role of agricultural extension activities.
