Intercropping maize and soybean boosts yields and income in rainfed areas.
A study looked at different ways of growing maize and soybeans together in the rainy season. They found that planting them together in certain patterns gave better yields and more money than growing them separately. The best pattern was planting paired rows of maize with two rows of soybeans in between. This method gave the highest total yield, more money, and better returns compared to growing them alone. Overall, planting maize and soybeans together in specific patterns can be more productive and profitable than growing them separately in rainy hill or valley areas.