Summer school on modelling intercropping systems in Vienna, Austria

Please note: The application process is now closed because the maximum number of participants has been reached.

Intercropping offers a more sustainable and resilient alternative to monoculture farming. Yet designing site-specific intercrops that balance complementarity and competition remains a challenge. Crop modelling and scenario analysis can help address this complexity by linking field processes to informed decision making.

The Summer School “Modelling Intercropping Systems: From Analysis to Decision Making” offers a dedicated space to explore how modelling can support intercropping research and decision making. It provides participants with both theoretical foundations and hands-on experience in modelling intercropping systems using the process-based InterCrop model, developed within the LEGUMINOSE project. Through a combination of lectures and practical training, participants will explore how modelling can support the design and assessment of intercropping systems. 

Practical details

  • Dates: 6–9 July 2026
  • Location: BOKU University, Vienna, Austria
  • Participation limit: 30 participants
  • Registration deadline: 14 June 2026
  • Fee: €200 per person (covers course materials, refreshments, lunches and one social dinner; travel and accommodation are not included)

How to register

To apply, please follow these steps:

  1. Download the registration form below.
  2. Fill out the form.
  3. Email your application to manschadi@boku.ac.at.

Programme details

All details about the programme and organisation are available in the event flyer below