LEGUMINOSE factsheet: Intercropping field peas with cereals – impact on insect pests, weeds and diseases

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Field trials in the Czech Republic show that intercropping field peas with cereals reduces pest pressure and disease spread. Fewer pesticide applications are needed thanks to beneficial insects. A promising solution as synthetic inputs become restricted.

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Project: LEGUMINOSE
Legume-cereal intercropping for sustainable agriculture across Europe
Location: Czechia, Europe
Authors: Marek Seidenglanz
Purpose: Dissemination, Communication

File type: document
Created on: Jan 30, 2025
Origin language: English
Official project website: –
License: CC BY

Keywords: intercropping
agroecology
sustainable farming
insect control
disease management
crop protection
Themes: Agroecology
Fertilization
Organic agriculture
Pest control
Crop rotation
Climate
Biodiversity
Land management
Soil management