Role of people's participation in the increasing of chickpea consumption for improving the cultivation pattern, food security and human health

Document Type : Review

Authors

1 Sararood deputy, Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Kermanshah, Iran.

2 Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization ،(AREEO), Maragheh, Iran.

3 Shiraz University of Medical Science- Nutritionist

4 Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Maragheh, Iran.

10.22092/idaj.2023.363218.411

Abstract

Introduction:  Chickpea is the third important pulse after bean and soybean in the world however, it is first in Iran because of its capability for dryland farming in the country. Climate change and abnormal global warming is one of the biggest challenges that all countries are facing today. This challenge has not only environmental, but also economic and social consequences, and has increased the risk of weather-related natural disasters, which have jeopardized livelihoods, food security, water  resources and health conditions. In this critical situation of water shortage, excessive consumption of products such as bread, meat, sugar and rice with low nutritional value and high water consumption needs, have made the problem more difficult. In this article, the cultivation pattern adapted to the dry and semi dry climate of Iran is discussed.
Methodology: In this analytical-review article based on reliable scientific reports and the statistics of crop production and annual per capita consumption of agricultural products, the common pattern of cultivation by farmers and the common pattern of food consumption by the people of the country are reviewed and recommendations are made emphasizing on chickpea and a strategy is presented, finally.
Research findings: The excessive consumption of low nutritional value and high water consuming products such as bread and short attention to valuable crops including chickpea, has caused that the suitable proportion of the cultivated area of crops has not been considered in the current cultivation pattern of dryland farming in Iran. People's participation through adopting dietary habits compatible with dry and semi dry climate and modifying the cultivation and consumption pattern based on it, is very necessary to maintain food security and improve the health of the society. For this purposes, it is required that the relevant ministries and organizations form a joint headquarter for execution of needed extension and education programs for adopting dietary habits compatible with the country conditions.

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Iranian Dryland Agronomy Journal
Volume 12, Issue 2
December 2023
Pages 216-234

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