{Tool} Intercropping clover and wheat for regenerative farming - IntercropVALUES Practice Abstract. Creator(s): Madelung, Claus. Issuing Organisation(s): IFOAM Organics Europe. (2026)
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Summary
High protein wheat in combination with clover can improve yield through complementation. In addition, soil health preservation, nutrient efficiency, and climate resilience are positive benefits of the system.
Practical recommendations
• Simultaneous establishment: Sow clover and wheat together to ensure balanced competition and optimal nutrient sharing.
• Avoid mature clover stands: Do not attempt to introduce wheat into already established clover
fields, if a commercial grain yield is desired.
• Early sowing strategies: Early establishment remains advantageous but must be coupled with synchronised crop development.
• Monitor crop competition: Regular field assessments should be carried out in early spring to detect early signs of crop competition.
• Further trials: Future experiments should test different sowing densities and clover varieties to optimise yield potential and interspecies interaction.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| What problem does the tool address?: | Intercropping clover and wheat can result in competition depending on the competitiveness of the crops and their sowing time. The dominant root structure of mature clover may outcompete wheat. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Intercropping clover and wheat requires careful timing and balance in intercropping systems. The method of establishing wheat in standing clover is critical. |
| Country: | Denmark |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Practice abstracts |
| Keywords: | seed testing, plant breeding, wheat, intercropping |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English seed testing http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6939 English plant breeding http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5956 English wheat http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8373 English intercropping http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3910 |
| Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Crop combinations and interactions Farming Systems > Farm nutrient management |
| Research affiliation: | Denmark European Union > Horizon Europe > IntercropVALUES International Organizations > International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements IFOAM > IFOAM Organics Europe |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 101081973 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/57822, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/53502, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/57825, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44456 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Bozsogi, B |
| ID Code: | 57822 |
| Deposited On: | 06 Jul 2026 08:36 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Jul 2026 08:36 |
| Document Language: | English, Danish/Dansk |
| Status: | Published |
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