?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info%3Aofi%2Ffmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Adc&rft.relation=https%3A%2F%2Forgprints.org%2Fid%2Feprint%2F57823%2F&rft.title=Commercial+perspectives+of+intercropping+peas+and+lentils+-+IntercropVALUES+Practice+Abstract&rft.creator=Madelung%2C+Claus&rft.subject=+Crop+combinations+and+interactions&rft.subject=+Farm+economics&rft.subject=+Markets+and+trade&rft.description=The+practice+can+result+in+more+efficient+resource+use%2C+lower+costs%2C+improved+resilience%2C+soil+health+and+climate+benefits%2C+as+both+crops+can+fix+atmospheric+nitrogen.+Peas+typically+grow+more+vigorously+and+can+support+lower-growing+lentils.%0D%0A%0D%0APractical+recommendations%0D%0ATo+reap+the+benefits+of+pea-lentil+intercropping%2C+the+final+product+must+be+commercially+acceptable.+Due+to+the+cleaning+costs+of+harvested+seeds%2C+cross-contamination+or+grain+impurities+need+to+be+accepted.+Otherwise%2C+costs+can+be+in+excess+of+what+can+be+covered+commercially.%0D%0A%0D%0A%E2%80%A2+Minimise+cleaning+costs%3A+Ensure+physical+differences+in+grain+shape+or+size+between+crops+to+reduce+cleaning+costs%E2%80%94+e.g.%2C+through+varietal+choice%E2%80%94thereby+ensuring+commercial+viability.%0D%0A%E2%80%A2+Cross+contamination+must+be+accepted+at+an+agreed+level+within+the+value+chain%2C+as+100%25+clean+end+product+is+not+commercially+sustainable.+The+level+of+contamination+depends+on+usage+of+the+cleaned+seeds+and+is+specific+for+end+use.%0D%0A%E2%80%A2+Farmers+need+to+explore+and+agree+upon+commercial+options+with+wholesalers+and+millers+to+minimize+sales+risks.+This+includes+options+such+as+high+protein+flour+that+can+be+used+for+bread+and+for+other+use+in+bakeries.%0D%0A%E2%80%A2+Ensure+physical+differences+in+grain+shape+or+size+between+crops+to+reduce+cleaning+costs+%E2%80%93+i.e.%2C+wheat+and+peas+%E2%80%93+hereby+ensuring+commercial+viability.+Alternatively%2C+the+risk+profile+needs+to+be+agreed+upon+among+partners+involved&rft.date=2026&rft.type=Practice+tool&rft.type=NonPeerReviewed&rft.format=application%2Fpdf&rft.language=en&rft.identifier=%2Fid%2Feprint%2F57823%2F1%2FIntercropVALUES%2520PA12%2520CICS1%2520Denmark_EN.pdf&rft.format=application%2Fpdf&rft.language=da&rft.identifier=%2Fid%2Feprint%2F57823%2F2%2FIntercropVALUES%2520PA12%2520CICS1%2520Denmark_DK.pdf&rft.format=image%2Fpng&rft.language=en&rft.identifier=%2Fid%2Feprint%2F57823%2F13%2Fcommer.png&rft.identifier=+++++++++%7BTool%7D+++Commercial+perspectives+of+intercropping+peas+and+lentils+-+IntercropVALUES+Practice+Abstract.++++++++++Creator(s)%3A+Madelung%2C+Claus.++Issuing+Organisation(s)%3A+IFOAM+Organics+Europe.++(2026)++++