Showing posts with label Pulses. Show all posts
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Saturday, 8 October 2016

5 interesting facts about Barley

Barley, grains, cereal, pulses


1. Barley is native to Eurasia.

2. As far as cereal crops go, barley is at position four – both in terms of quantity produced as well as area under cultivation.

3. Russia is the world’s leading producer of Barley followed by Germany.

4. It is said that the Prophet Muhammed prescribed barley as the cure for seven diseases.

5. Till the 19th century, barley grains were used as a measurement in England!

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

5 interesting facts about Soybean

Soybean, Soya Bean

1. Soybean is native to East Asia

2. Soybean produces more significantly more protein per acre than any other agricultural product.

3. The United States is the world’s leading producer of Soybean followed by Brazil.

4. Soybeans are also used in industrial products, including oils, soap, cosmetics, resins, plastics, inks, crayons, solvents, and clothing.

5. In 1936, the Ford Motor Company used a mixture of Soybean and fibers were rolled together and pressed to form various automobile components.