Diversifying Organic Cropping Options for the Brown Soils Through Intercropping
Lead Investigator(s)
Dr. Myriam R. Fernandez
Lead Investigator(s) Institution
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Objective
To determine if intercrops can reduce weed populations compared to sole noncompetitive crops, and the following spring wheat. To determine the nitrogen (N) benefit from legumes in intercrops to the following wheat compared to sole legume crops and green manure. To determine if intercrops have less disease than monocrops, and effect of previous intercrops/sole crops on leaf/root diseases. To determine the yield and quality of crops in intercrops at various ratios and of the following wheat, compared to monocrops. To determine the optimal seed ratio of the intercrops for achieving the greatest agronomic and economic benefit.
Agronomy
SPG Contribution
$83,828.00
Project Status
Active
Duration/Timeline of Project (Year to Year)
2016 - 2020
Co-funders
Western Grains Research Foundation, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission
Total Project Cost
$251,484.00