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:

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.
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
The timeless relevance of traditional agricultural knowledge
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From protests to progress: Five years of global climate strikes
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The opportunities of legume-cereal intercropping in Spain
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Increasing awareness for and interest in intercropping in the UK
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Opportunities and barriers of legume-cereal intercropping in Poland
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Join our team: Open PhD position at IAPAS in Poland
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Digging deep: Sampling European soils to explore the benefits of intercropping
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Sustainable agriculture practises in the EU
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Upcoming events
september, 2023
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Blending traditional knowledge with modern innovation: Explore how three pioneering initiatives, including LEGUMINOSE, ...are charting a sustainable future.
@Biotraces_EU @NutriKnow
The timeless relevance of traditional agricultural knowledge - Leguminose
Blending traditional knowledge with modern innovation: How three pioneering initiatives are charting a sustainable future.
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🌱🌍 Exciting news: The LEGUMINOSE project is featured in the @IEEP_eu inventory highlighting EU initiatives ...driving #SustainableAgriculture.
Together, we're paving the way for a greener, more resilient future!
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Do not miss the opportunity! Still have 4 days to apply and possibility to join @Leguminose_EU team.
🌱 Update from the LEGUMINOSE fields in Egypt 🇪🇬
We are investigating #intercropping in a variety of ...pedo-climatic conditions, from Northern to Southern Europe and beyond (in Egypt and Pakistan).
We're sowing the seeds of #SustainableAgriculture across borders. 🌾🌍
Happening now! Workshop on “the barriers and opportunities of legume 🫘 based intercropping in Italy”.... @Leguminose_EU @ciatoscana @retesemi @IntercropVALUES
Exploring the potential of legume-cereal #intercropping in Spain 🇪🇸
What are the benefits and challenges? And ...how are we addressing open questions within the LEGUMINOSE project?
Read the recap of our latest workshop 👇
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The opportunities of legume-cereal intercropping in Spain - Leguminose
A workshop provided a platform for Spanish stakeholders to discuss the benefits and challenges of intercropping
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Steering committee meeting with WP leaders on progress of @Leguminose_EU project
Happening this week - don't miss it! 👇
📢 Attention Italian farmers: We are organizing a workshop to discuss the barriers and opportunities of intercropping in Italy.
@DagriUnifi @ciatoscana @IntercropVALUES
Join us next week, on September 21. More information 👇 https://t.co/FMUKROu7Q3
Interested in #SustainableFarming practices? Discover how intercropping is gaining momentum in the UK's farming ...landscape. Learn about its benefits and challenges and read about our farm walk organized by @IFarmers at @BenAdamsAgri’s farm.
Increasing awareness for and interest in intercropping in the UK - Leguminose
Financial support through the UK government has sparked interest in intercropping. A farm walk explored intercropping benefits and barriers.
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