stripintercropping
Strip intercropping is an agricultural practice in which two or more crops are grown in distinct, alternating strips within a field, usually parallel to the field's contours or land slope. The strips are wider than the spacing used for row intercropping and are designed to allow different crops to exploit resources with less direct competition.
Crops in strip intercropping are often chosen for complementary traits, such as deep-rooted vs shallow-rooted, legume
Strip width and crop arrangement are key management decisions. Strips may range from 2 to 20 meters,
Common pairings include cereals with legumes, such as maize and soybean, wheat and chickpea, or sorghum and
Limitations include the need for precise management, potential competition for light or water if poorly matched,
Strip intercropping has been studied extensively in many regions for sustainable intensification. When well designed, it