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.

Intercropping ?
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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.

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Why?

Intercropping provides multiple benefits for sustainable agriculture:

Improves soil health and resilience to stresses

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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 for sustainable agriculture.

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.

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LEGUMINOSE Project @Leguminose_EU ·
15 May 1790638255450251591

Looking for a power-packed meal? Try out this pasta salad with white beans!

Fun fact: White beans are also called navy... beans. Why? In the early 20th century, the US Navy relied on them for their high nutritional value & long shelf life. #SustainableBites

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LEGUMINOSE Project @Leguminose_EU ·
14 May 1790275945682567234

Legumes can fix nitrogen from the air, reducing the need for synthetic fertiliser.

But what about other benefits of ...intercropping? LEGUMINOSE will investigate!
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LEGUMINOSE Project @Leguminose_EU ·
9 May 1788464036499149255

If one crop does not do well, there is always the other crop.

There are many benefits of intercropping for farmers. ...Tom Sizmur (@tomsizmur) from #TeamLEGUMINOSE explains.

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LEGUMINOSE Project @Leguminose_EU ·
8 May 1788146881127661953

Craving sustainable, healthy & delicious meals?

Over the next months, we’ll share easy and delicious recipes, ...inspired by diverse culinary traditions and approved by #TeamLEGUMINOSE. The recipes will bring intercropping to your plate. Let’s cook up a greener world together!👩‍🍳

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LEGUMINOSE Project @Leguminose_EU ·
7 May 1787739345144655923

Sometimes it comes as a mix across the field or in alternating rows – intercrops!

Watch Tom Sizmur (@tomsizmur) from... #TeamLEGUMINOSE introduce himself and the project.

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