Farmers agree that #intercropping has the potential to become a relevant part of the toolbox:
๐to meet political goals,
๐to enhance resilience
๐and to adapt to climate change on their farms.
intercropvalues.eu/news/lockโฆ
Through 180 on-farm living labs, we gather real-life data from farmers across Europe. This helps to refine intercropping practices & share insights that promote sustainable food production.
Learn more in our interview with Jim Rasmussen from @DptAgro ๐
leguminose.eu/jim-rasmussen-โฆ
๐ On World Soil Day, we recognize the crucial role of soil in sustaining life. The IntercropVALUES project promotes #intercropping practices that enhance soil health and resource efficiency. Together, we can regenerate our soils for future generations!
Intercropping of wheat and #pea can suppress weed growth and enhances water use efficiency under Mediterranean conditions ๐ซ
โก๏ธ Find out more with the latest @IntercropVALUES Practice Abstract ๐ก
๐ Link to tool: organic-farmknowledge.org/toโฆ
On the International Day of Rural Women, we honor rural women for their role in environmental conservation ๐พ
With deep knowledge, they lead efforts in sustainability, aligning with IntercropVALUES' mission to build resilient agriculture
un.org/en/observances/rural-โฆ
Project partners @OrganicsEurope and @_SLU explore some of the benefits of grain-legume intercropping.
๐ Read the full abstract here: PA2-web.pdf (intercropvalues.eu)