Maize and beans intercropping for high-protein forage

High-protein forage from maize-bean intercropping supports sustainable pig feeding, enhancing silage protein content through relay planting and manual harvesting. Demonstrated in Germany, this method is part of the Thünen Institute’s research under the EU-funded 'Anbau von Leguminosen zur Stärkung der Pflanzenproduktion' initiative, aiming to improve livestock feed quality and plant production sustainability.