Arable farmers are being encouraged to take part in a European intercropping survey which aims to build a detailed database to support farmer decision-making across the Continent.

The Leguminose project aims to promote sustainable agriculture and showcase the benefits of intercropping and is led by 21 organisations from 10 countries.

Intercropping is a form of sustainable agriculture where two or more crops are grown within the same field, usually a legume and a cereal crop.

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It comes with an array of benefits including enhanced soil health, improved water and nutrient efficiency, and yield sustainability.

However, there are also many challenges that need to be overcome for its widespread adoption.

Leguminose has therefore set up a survey to assess how different farms across Europe sustain different intercropping combinations.

It would like to hear from as many farmers as possible from different regions and countries, including the UK, to simulate key outcomes including yield, nitrogen use, soil health and water uptake.

The results will help provide decision-making support for farmers who are interested or involved with intercropping.

Get involved

The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete and should be undertaken by growers who have already trialled intercropping techniques.

All responses will be treated confidentially and analysed anonymously, and no personal information will be published or shared.