Growing organic faba bean and wheat for food
Problem
Simultaneously and efficiently producing organic highquality wheat for bread-making and a grain legume to address the demand for indigenous plant-based proteins for food
Solution
Intercropping winter wheat and faba bean can stabilize the performance of both crops. Sowing density and cultivars need to be adjusted based on the intended harvest goal. The proposed solution fits best in organic farming systems with limited supply of manure.
Benefits
Intercropping allows for a decrease in nitrogen fertilizers, better weed management, increase in pollinators and secure crop productivity. The quality of the wheat proved to be equal or higher than in sole crop.
Auteur: Ludivine Nicod
Autres autheurs: Marina Wendling, Raphaël Charles
Organisation: IFOAM Organics Europe
Autres organisations: FiBL
Année: 2024
Couverture géographique: Europe et l'Asie centrale
Type: Pratiques
Texte intégral disponible à l'adresse: https://intercropvalues.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PA1-web.pdf
Langue: English, French