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Intercropping of cereals and grain legumes for increased production, weed control, improved product quality and prevention of N-losses in European organic farming systems
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Eu Fp 5Cropping SystemsBotanyLand UseCropping SystemAgricultural EconomicsAgricultural ProductionIncreased ProductionSocial SciencesCrop EnhancementSustainable AgricultureSustainable Crop ProductionPublic HealthGrain Legumes– IntercroppingAgroecologyAgroecosystemCrop ManagementProduct QualityAgroecological SystemsCrop ProtectionNatural Resource ManagementFarming Systems
– Intercropping of cereals and grain legumes is a technology to enhance biodiversity in organic agro-ecosystems, enhance and stabilize yields and make better use of plant growth resources. Here we report the preliminary results of the EU FP 5 research project “Intercrop” carried out in five European regions. The project demonstrates several significant benefits which could be exploited to a greater degree in European organic farming .