Promote the adoption of pulses through practices like crop rotation, intercropping, mixed farming and agroforestry.


 Farmers and farmers’ organizations can promote the adoption of pulses through practices like crop rotation, intercropping, mixed farming and agroforestry. This will improve on-farm diversity, and hence resilience, and contribute to breaking the cycles of pests and diseases while optimizing nutrient management.

Location: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

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