Legume-cereal intercropping in practice: Lessons from a small organic farm in Italy
A farmer, a beekeeper, a believer in biodiversity: Virginia Ruspolini shows how intercropping works on her small organic farm in Umbria, Italy.
Intercropping in Spain: Testing legume-cereal mixes in challenging conditions
What does intercropping in Spain look like in practice? David Erice from UPA shares insights on growing legume-cereal mixes under pressure.
Intercropping summer school in Pakistan: Training the next generation in sustainable agriculture
The first LEGUMINOSE summer school brought over 50 students and researchers together in Pakistan to explore cereal-legume intercropping. Through expert lectures, field visits, and group work, participants gained practical skills for more sustainable farming.
What soil needs from us: Lessons from an European soil health conference
What happens when scientists come together to discuss the future of soil? In this recap from a leading European soil health conference, our coordinator Shamina shares her key takeaways — from turning research into practice to cultivating empathy for our soils.
“Is it possible mix the ingredients in the field rather than in the kitchen?”: Tom Sizmur shares his vision for the future of agriculture
Tom Sizmur discusses legume-cereal intercropping benefits in the LEGUMINOSE project and how this approach makes agriculture more sustainable.
“We need demonstration farms that act as positive examples for other farmers”: Norman Gentsch on spreading intercropping knowledge
Norman Gentsch from the LEGUMINOSE project discusses the role of demonstration farms for intercropping in promoting sustainable agriculture across Europe.
“Intercropping gives us an opportunity to work with nature”: Jerry Alford on sustainable farming
Jerry Alford from the LEGUMINOSE project explains how intercropping addresses the challenges of monoculture farming.
Intercropping in Spain: Insights from Spanish farmers
How are Spanish farmers adopting intercropping? Learn about their experiences, key challenges, and why they see potential in this sustainable practice.
Intercropping in the UK: Field trial results
How does intercropping in the UK affect yields and farm profitability? The latest results from our 2024 field trials show increased land efficiency, higher crop resilience, and strong economic returns. Discover the key findings and how intercropping can benefit UK farmers
“Coordinating research across Europe is an exciting challenge”: Magdalena Frąc on LEGUMINOSE
Healthy soils are the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture. LEGUMINOSE is dedicated to preserving and enhancing soil health through legume-cereal intercropping. In this interview, Magdalena Frąc, a leading agricultural scientist and … Read more