Pereira, SaraSantos, Carla Sancho dosVasconcelos, MartaPinto, Elisabete2026-06-152026-06-152026-05-290dec7c2f-a52a-4de3-b003-5da691eff518http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/58121Introduction: Despite providing high-quality plant protein, dietary fiber, complexcarbohydrates, and essential micronutrients, legumes consumption in Portugal remains below recommended levels. One contributing factor is the limited domestic production, which restricts diversity, availability, and cultural integration of legumes in everyday diets. Understanding constraints on legume cultivation is therefore essential for strengthening the upstream components of the food system that shape dietary behaviour.Aim: The aim of this study was to link agricultural challenges to broader implications for nutrition and sustainable food systems through the understanding of production sector perceptions on legumes.engAdoption barriersCircular value-chainsDry pulsesFarmer perceptionsStructured interviewconference object