Mélanges de semences de légumineuses pour pâturages durables en agroforesterie méditerranéenne

Improved DESCRIPTION: Legume-based seed mixes enhance pasture sustainability and forage quality in Mediterranean agroforestry systems, reducing tillage, fertilizer, and herbicide use. A LIVINGAGRO-funded study developed two region-specific seed mixes for Sardinia and Lebanon, prioritizing drought-resistant, self-seeding species like *Medicago polymorpha*, *Trifolium subterraneum*, and *Cichorium intybus*. These mixes support multifunctional olive cultivation, improve soil resilience, and promote local seed production. Seasonal management, rotational grazing, and phosphorus fertilization are key for long-term success. Hand harvesting is recommended in ecologically sensitive areas where mechanical methods are unsuitable.