Legumes – Swiss farmers’ secret weapon against climate change

A group of farmers is betting on lentils and chickpeas as part of the solution to climate change in Switzerland.

Such legumes are both drought-resistant and protein-rich but growing them is anything but easy. Amid rising temperatures, legumes are taking root in Switzerland: hot, dry summers favour plants such as lentils, chickpeas and lupins, while thirsty crops like potatoes, beets or corn are yielding increa... More info