Scientists: Grow grains and legumes together in Canada

Growing perennial cereal and leguminous crops in the same field contributes to higher yields and plant resistance. This was proven by a new study conducted by scientists from the University of Alberta, Canada, published in the specialized Journal of Animal Science. Global inventories fall to record lows To demonstrate that the approach leads to higher yield levels and increased forage quality, the scientists used mixed farming in different climatic regions of the Canadian countryside. The conclusions of the first year of our project is a positive step towards sustainable feed production. Our approach maximizes the potential of both crops, says Kosmas Ugwu, a PhD student in soil science at the Faculty of Agriculture and the Environment and leader of the study. Legumes naturally supply nitrogen to the soil and improve organic matter and forage quality for livestock. At the same time, perennial grasses have deep root systems that help sequester more carbon. This feature makes them ...