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intercropping

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Benefits of Intercropping

1. Reduce nitrogen

Reduce nitrogen by utilizing rhizobium bacteria, the mycorrhizal fungal network & the decay/decomposition of legume roots and shoots.

Paynel, F., Lesuffleur, F., Bigot, J. et al. A study of 15N transfer between legumes and grasses. Agron. Sustain. Dev. 28, 281–290 (2008).

Paynel, F., Lesuffleur, F., Bigot, J. et al. A study of 15N transfer between legumes and grasses. Agron. Sustain. Dev. 28, 281–290 (2008).

 

2. balance C:N Ratio

Vegetative legumes with high carbon cereals provide a balanced diet for microbial populations. This balanced diet promotes an environment in which soil micro-organisms can thrive.

Learn more about the importance of a balanced C:N ratio, here.

Learn more about the importance of a balanced C:N ratio, here.

3. Extended grazing

Extend your grazing season. To learn more about ways in which plant diversity such as intercropping can bring an immediate ROI to the farm, click here.

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