2-year rotation for sustainable maize farming in Béarn, France
2-year crop rotation with cover crops and legumes for sustainable maize alternatives in Béarn, France
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Detail description
This two-year crop rotation in Béarn, France, replaces maize monocropping with a sequence of maize, oats and mustard cover crop, soybean, and oats as an energy catch crop. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 32% and cuts nitrogen fertiliser use by 40%, while improving net margins by 37€/ha annually through subsidies. The system enhances agronomic, environmental, and economic performance, with added value from biogas production. Related tools are available via Organic Farm Knowledge and Syppre.
Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- France
- Authors
- Clémence Aliaga, Pierre Rochepeau
- Purpose
- Adopt innovative practices, Support decision-making and strategic planning
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Apr 03, 2026
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
- OK-Net EcoFeed
- License
- Other
- Keywords