Intercropping, whereby more than one crop is cultivated in a field at the same time, has proved beneficial in Africa and Asia. Now researchers are investigating its potential to improve sustainable ...

Intercropping is becoming a popular option for arable farmers looking to reduce chemical inputs and enhance yields. Particularly as the Sustainable Farming Incentive pays £55/ha for companion cropping ...

Intercropping leguminous green manure created positive above- and below-ground legacies that influenced the tea quality components and soil nutrition, as well as changing microbial community ...

AN increase in population demands a corresponding rise in food production but the rate of increase in food yield per acre is very slow. The changing weather conditions due to global warming and ...

Many claims of benefits from companion planting (growing two crops together) are no more than wishful thinking. Tangible benefits, however, come from intercropping (also known as relay planting, ...

From ancient Egypt to medieval England, cultivating one or more crops in the same field was common practice among many farmers for thousands of years. However, in the last century, food producers ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Attinkpaye, Dassa-Zoume, Benin --Soybean farmer Leonard ...

LEGUMES are popular for what they do with nitrogen gas. Nitrogen is essential for all living organisms, as it is a key component of amino acids, proteins and DNA. However, the availability of nitrogen ...

The continued increase in global food demand and the pressing challenges posed by climate change have spurred significant advancements in both crop and pasture improvement. Researchers are designing ...

Plant diversity in intercropping leads to more diversity below ground too. Researchers are working to find the right combination for optimal crop and soil performance. Plant scientist Ann Bybee-Finley ...