Second-generation farmer Dougal Hosford shares how intercropping and regenerative farming are helping improve soil health, reduce inputs, and build more resilient farming systems on his farm in the UK.
Applications are open for the LEGUMINOSE summer school on modelling intercropping systems, taking place in Vienna, Austria in July 2026.
Applications are open for the LEGUMINOSE summer school on soil health and intercropping, taking place in Florence, Italy in May 2026.
Major food and drink companies are increasingly turning to regenerative agriculture to cut emissions, improve soil health and strengthen resilient supply chains. From Nestlé to Weetabix and Carlsberg, industry leaders are supporting farmers in adopting low-input methods such as intercropping, natural fertilisation and wider ecosystem-based practices — helping sustainable farming move towards the mainstream.
How does intercropping affect the soil? LEGUMINOSE coordinator Shamina Imran Pathan shares insights on soil microbial life.
How does legume–cereal intercropping in semiarid environments influence soil nutrient cycling, greenhouse gas emissions, and crop performance? In this interview, researchers from Spain share insights from the iCROP field experiment, showing how these systems affect soil health and carbon dynamics, greenhouse gas fluxes, and crop performance, ultimately contributing to more sustainable farming practices.
Faced with shifting seasons and massive datasets, Petra Hanáková Bečvářová reflects on what it takes to make intercropping work in the Czech Republic.
From living labs to student training and farmer outreach, Muhammad Riaz reflects on intercropping in Pakistan – and why flexibility is key to success.
From challenging weather to farmer-led trials, Tom Sizmur talks about intercropping in the UK – and what it takes to connect research with practice.
What does intercropping in Germany look like on the ground? Andre Gohlke talks rain, harvest hacks, and why the mixed plots are showing real promise.