Sustainable agriculture through legume-cereal intercropping
The LEGUMINOSE project will provide science-based, farmer-led, and economically viable systems and techniques for legume-based intercropping.
What?
Legume-cereal intercropping is an agricultural technique where legume crops (such as beans or peas) are planted alongside cereal crops (such as wheat or barley) in the same field.
Why?
Intercropping provides multiple benefits for sustainable agriculture:
Improves soil health and resilience to stresses
Increases biodiversity
Maximizes land productivity
Reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers
Reduces the carbon footprint of arable farming
Bridging across disciplines and nation borders to provide innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture.
21 organizations from 10 countries
We bring together agronomists, soil microbiologists, plant biologists, geoscientists, computer scientists, policy and communication experts to tackle pressing issues in the agri-food sector and make the most of our land in a sustainable manner.
News and events
Monitoring crop pests in intercropped fields
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From field to future: The impact of living labs
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LEGUMINOSE project meeting in Spain
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What does sustainable agriculture research look like?
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Promoting sustainable agriculture practices at Agro Park 2024
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An alternative to monoculture: Intercropping
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Intercropping: a beacon of hope for sustainable agriculture
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We can learn from the past to make agriculture more sustainable
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Tweets by @Leguminose_EU
If one crop does not do well, there is always the other crop.
There are many benefits of intercropping for farmers. ...Tom Sizmur (@tomsizmur) from #TeamLEGUMINOSE explains.
Craving sustainable, healthy & delicious meals?
Over the next months, we’ll share easy and delicious recipes, ...inspired by diverse culinary traditions and approved by #TeamLEGUMINOSE. The recipes will bring intercropping to your plate. Let’s cook up a greener world together!👩🍳
Paving the way towards a more sustainable agriculture:
Our latest research explores the benefits of legume-cereal ...intercropping and the barriers we must still overcome. Let's diversify our agricultural practices for a healthier planet. 👇
Legume-cereal intercropping as a new frontier in sustainable agriculture - Leguminose
Legume-cereal intercropping for a sustainable agriculture With crops, two is better than one Legume-cereal intercropping ...
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Are we losing the ground beneath our feet?
Globally, 16 percent agricultural soils are estimated to have a lifespan of... less than 100 years. What can we do? Read this @OurWorldInData article to find out (and learn more about soil lifespans) 👇
Do we only have 60 harvests left?
Claims that the world has only 100, 60, or even 30 years of harvests left often hit the headlines. These claim...
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Sometimes it comes as a mix across the field or in alternating rows – intercrops!
Watch Tom Sizmur (@tomsizmur) from... #TeamLEGUMINOSE introduce himself and the project.
Using the hands-on knowledge of farmers
Tom Sizmur (@tomsizmur), professor in environmental chemistry at the ...University of Reading (UK) is interested in the experience of farmers with #intercropping and #SustainableFraming.
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Bursting with ideas
Watch Magdalena Frąc share her vision for the future of agriculture in Europe.
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Experiments all over Europe
In our project, we have experimental fields in seven EU countries. There, we will gather ...data on intercropping – no easy feat!
But Magdalena Frąc from #TeamLEGUMINOSE is up for the task.
Our soils provide 95% of the food we eat, yet 1/3 of global land is degraded! 😱 How can we keep our soils healthy? ...Read about innovative solutions and sustainable practices in this @wef article 👇
Soil health is crucial for food production - here's how to better protect it
We rely on the soil for 95% of our food, but a third of it has already degraded. Using technology to help monitor and protect soil health will be key.
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