What exactly are living labs and what role do they play in our project?

Tom Sizmur (Tom Sizmur) explains the concept.

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Looking for a power-packed meal? Try out this pasta salad with white beans!

Fun fact: White beans are also called navy beans. Why? In the early 20th century, the US Navy relied on them for their high nutritional value & long shelf life. #SustainableBites

Legumes can fix nitrogen from the air, reducing the need for synthetic fertiliser.

But what about other benefits of intercropping? LEGUMINOSE will investigate!
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Are we overlooking a crucial factor in food security? 🌾

20% of agricultural soils face severe potassium deficiency, new research finds.

Study 👉 nature.com/articles/s4301…

Summary on Phys.org 👇
phys.org/news/2024-02-p…

If one crop does not do well, there is always the other crop.

There are many benefits of intercropping for farmers. Tom Sizmur (Tom Sizmur) from #TeamLEGUMINOSE explains.

Craving sustainable, healthy & delicious meals?

Over the next months, we’ll share easy and delicious recipes, inspired by diverse culinary traditions and approved by #TeamLEGUMINOSE . The recipes will bring intercropping to your plate. Let’s cook up a greener world together!👩‍🍳

Paving the way towards a more sustainable agriculture:

Our latest research explores the benefits of legume-cereal intercropping and the barriers we must still overcome. Let's diversify our agricultural practices for a healthier planet. 👇

leguminose.eu/intercropping/

Are we losing the ground beneath our feet?

Globally, 16 percent agricultural soils are estimated to have a lifespan of less than 100 years. What can we do? Read this Our World in Data article to find out (and learn more about soil lifespans) 👇
ourworldindata.org/soil-lifespans

Sometimes it comes as a mix across the field or in alternating rows – intercrops!

Watch Tom Sizmur (Tom Sizmur) from #TeamLEGUMINOSE introduce himself and the project.

Using the hands-on knowledge of farmers

Tom Sizmur (Tom Sizmur), professor in environmental chemistry at the University of Reading (UK) is interested in the experience of farmers with #intercropping and #SustainableFraming .

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Bursting with ideas

Watch Magdalena Frąc share her vision for the future of agriculture in Europe.

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Experiments all over Europe

In our project, we have experimental fields in seven EU countries. There, we will gather data on intercropping – no easy feat!

But Magdalena Frąc from #TeamLEGUMINOSE is up for the task.

Our soils provide 95% of the food we eat, yet 1/3 of global land is degraded! 😱 How can we keep our soils healthy? Read about innovative solutions and sustainable practices in this World Economic Forum article 👇

weforum.org/agenda/2023/02…

Deep-rooted knowledge

The LEGUMINOSE project will deepen our understanding of intercropping. Also, it will put legumes on the map for farmers.

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Healthy soils are essential for a healthy planet. The bad news: 40% of the global land area is already in a degraded state, the United Nations reports. How can we restore and protect our soils? This article by Forbes highlights pioneering initiatives 👇
forbes.com/sites/feliciaj…

Like our human gut, the soil also has a delicate microbiome. If poorly managed, the soil will protest, too!

Watch our #TeamLEGUMINOSE soil specialist Magdalena Frąc introduce herself and the project.

Health for both soil and plants 🌱

#TeamLEGUMINOSE member Magdalena Frąc, professor at the Polish Academy of Sciences is taking a close look at the changes in the microbiome triggered by #intercropping .

What effect does intercropping have on pests and diseases? We are conducting thorough analyses to find out.

Read our latest blog post to learn more about our recent pest assessment in Zaragoza, Spain 👇
leguminose.eu/monitoring-cro…

Norman, what is your vision for the future of agriculture?

Watch his answer below.

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Plant roots mysteriously pulsate and we don't know exactly why. But finding out could change the way we grow things.

Check out the article by The Conversation 👇

theconversation.com/plant-roots-my…