One of the lowest-footprint proteins you can buy
Sustainability claims in food supply chains are often vague. Pulse crops do not need vague claims — the agronomy is the evidence.
What makes pulses different
They fix their own nitrogen
Pulses draw nitrogen from the air through root-zone bacteria, sharply reducing synthetic fertilizer needs — one of the largest emission sources in crop agriculture.
They improve rotations
Nitrogen left in the soil benefits the following crop, reducing the whole rotation's footprint.
They are water-efficient
Canadian pulses are overwhelmingly grown on natural rainfall, not irrigation.
They are a low-emission protein
Per kilogram of protein, pulses carry one of the smallest carbon footprints of any protein source.
Canadian growing practices
Canadian prairie agriculture widely employs conservation tillage and crop rotation, supporting soil health and carbon retention. Cool, dry harvest conditions reduce the need for post-harvest intervention.
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