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IntercropVALUES partners reflect on results and plan for intercropping’s legacy
After four years of research across Europe and beyond, the project highlights both the potential of growing crops together and the practical changes needed to make the approach more widely adopted. Wageningen, Netherlands - September 23-25, 2026 How can growing two or...
Three years of field-to-plate experimentations to support the development of intercropping in south-western France
On 17th of September 2026, the farmers and partners of CICS4 Occita’Mix came together for the third and final review of the field experiments conducted as part of the IntercropVALUES project. An opportunity to look back on three years of trials, more than twenty...
New IntercropVALUES Guide Showcases Farmer-Led Machinery Innovations for Intercropping
The adoption of species mixtures and intercropping systems is widely recognized as a promising pathway towards more resilient, productive and sustainable agricultural systems. However, one question is frequently raised by farmers and advisors alike: Do we have the...
IntercropVALUES representatives showcase the project’s latest research at ESA2026
Tartu, Estonia – 28 August 2026 — The IntercropVALUES project was prominently represented at the European Society for Agronomy (ESA) 2026 Congress, held in Tartu, Estonia, from 24 to 28 August. The congress brought together researchers from across Europe and beyond to...
IntercropVALUES Takes Centre Stage at Scottish Farm Advisory Service Event
IntercropVALUES and the benefits of intercropping were highlighted during a recent Farm Advisory Service (FAS) event hosted at Mains of Thornton, one of the farms participating in the Scottish Co-innovation Case Study (CICS #3). The event brought together around 25...
Stakeholder Workshop in Novi Sad: Key Insights, Impact and Future Perspectives
On 25 June 2026, the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, hosted the final stakeholder workshop of the Horizon Europe IntercropVALUES project entitled “Key Insights, Impact and Future Perspectives from the IntercropVALUES Project (2022–2026).” The event...
IntercropVALUES Releases Two New Policy Briefs to Strengthen EU Protein Autonomy and Organic Farming through Intercropping
On the same day we reach the EU Parliament, two new briefs from our project come to the policy arena, reinforcing the case for intercropping as a cornerstone of Europe’s transition towards more resilient, sustainable and autonomous food systems. The publications...
IntercropVALUES and Leguminose Projects Bring Intercropping to the European Parliament in a Landmark Policy Event
On 6 May, the European Parliament will host a landmark policy event dedicated to intercropping, marking a decisive step in bringing this diversified cropping practice from research into the heart of EU policymaking. The event is co‑organised by the IntercropVALUES...
IntercropVALUES Launches a New Webinar Series Exploring Equipment, Soil Health, and Food Processing in Intercropping Systems
A Comprehensive Look at Intercropping Across the Value Chain Together, these three webinars offer a holistic understanding of how intercropping shapes agricultural practice, soil ecosystem functioning, and food processing. They reflect IntercropVALUES’ commitment to...
Intercropping in Flanders: High potential, but still too many barriers
Intercropping is gradually gaining attention in Flanders. Yet, in a feedback meeting organised by the Flemish Agency of Agriculture and Fisheries discussing what can be learned from two years implementing subsidies for legumes and intercrops, it became clear that the...
Consumers Embrace Wheat-Chickpea Flour in French Participatory Cooking trial
In a collaborative effort between INRAE researchers and an organic farmer in Southwest France, a new flour blend made from wheat and chickpeas was introduced to local consumers through a participatory cooking trial. The initiative, part of the IntercropVALUES project,...
Intercropping with Lentils and Peas in Organic Farming: Lessons from Two Student Internships in France
Within the IntercropVALUES project, two consecutive internships were conducted in 2024 and 2025 with organic farmers in the Maine-et-Loire region (France). Both internships were carried out under the CICS #10, coordinated by the Union of Cuma of Pays de la Loire and...
First results presented in Edinburgh, in the frame of the 3rd annual meeting
Edinburgh was chosen as the host city for the consortium's third annual meeting, which took place from 1 to 3 October 2025. More than 65 researchers and managers gathered to share findings, resolve difficulties and plan for the final year of the project. Two officers...
Lentillons from Champagne: intercropping tradition with cereals in France
In September 2025, IFOAM Organics Europe spent the yearly staff excursion in the Champagne region of France, visiting organic farms and tasting delicious champagne. The mission of IFOAM Organics Europe is to Make Europe More Organic. And for that, we stay inspired by...
Interplay: User Experiences and Implementation Insights in Italy
Interplay is a game designed to develop the skills of adults, with a focus on plant intercropping in agriculture. Developed as part of the Remix project (Horizon 2020), it combines card and board elements with a verification mechanism based on digital modelling. As...