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Intercropping in Spain: Insights from Spanish farmers

13 March 2025

How are Spanish farmers adopting intercropping? Learn about their experiences, key challenges, and why they see potential in this sustainable practice.

A visual comparison of monoculture and polyculture grain and fruit yields, illustrating a higher LER for intercropping.

Intercropping in the UK: Field trial results

13 March 202527 February 2025

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

Strategies for legume-cereal intercropping

Legume-cereal intercropping: Research insights on benefits, challenges and adoption strategies

13 March 20253 February 2025

Curious about grain legume-cereal intercropping? Our latest research reveals key benefits, challenges, and strategies for adoption. Learn how this practice can boost soil health, yields, and sustainability.

Intercropping 101: A practical guide for farmers

21 January 202529 November 2024

Curious about intercropping legumes and cereals?
This practical guide answers key questions about soil health, pest control, harvesting, and market opportunities for farmers.

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Soil microbes: The hidden world beneath our feet

13 March 20257 June 2024

Soil microbes play key roles in nutrient cycling, plant health, and sustainable agriculture. We are exploring the microbial communities in legume-cereal intercropping.

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Monitoring crop pests in intercropped fields

13 March 20254 April 2024

What effect does intercropping have on pests and diseases? We are conducting thorough analyses to find out.

From field to future: The impact of living labs

18 March 2024

Together with farmers, we are trying legume-cereal intercropping on 180 farms in 9 countries? But what exactly are living labs and how do they contribute to shaping sustainable agriculture?

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An alternative to monoculture: Intercropping

10 January 202410 January 2024

In agriculture, two is better than one: Growing two (or more) crops is a sustainable alternative to monoculture. A new article on CORDIS highlights our goal to raise awareness and improve acceptance for legume-cereal intercropping.

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Intercropping: a beacon of hope for sustainable agriculture

12 February 20248 January 2024

A new article on Illuminem, featuring our project, explains the potential of intercropping to reconcile economic interests and environmental sustainability.