Back to Additional Resources S3E3: Intecropping Intercropping, i.e. growing two or more crops together on the same field, can improve fertility and yield, reduce disease and the increased diversity can help build resilience. Not all crops grow well together, though, so it takes some work to figure out how to be a successful intercrop farmer. Scott Chalmers from WADO started trying out different intercrops in 2009 and gives us some good tips on what to try and how to work out if and when intercropping can work on your farm. Posted in Podcast View Next Resource Intercropping, i.e. growing two or more crops together on the same field, can improve fertility and yield, reduce disease and the increased diversity can help build resilience. Not all crops grow well together, though, so it takes some work to figure out how to be a successful intercrop farmer. Scott Chalmers from WADO started trying out different intercrops in 2009 and gives us some good tips on what to try and how to work out if and when intercropping can work on your farm. Share this post Recent Posts Organic Grain Hub September 20, 2023 Grain Quality from a Buyers Perspective June 23, 2023 The Economics of Cover Cropping with Kevin Elmy June 22, 2023 Integrated Weed Management in Organic Production May 31, 2023 Considering the Benefits and Challenges of Different Approaches to Labour in Organic Production May 31, 2023